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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the law library open to the public?
Yes, all are welcome to visit and use the library.
Does the law library offer tours?
Yes, Please call the law library to schedule a tour.
What resources does the law library have to help me with my research?
The law library print and onlime collections include many legal topics. Ask a reference librarian for help or use the Library Catalog to search the print collection.
Does the law library have books to help the average person with a legal problem?
Yes. The law library has many self-help law books and other titles helpful to self-represented litigants. The Law Library also maintains access to print and digital legal publications that are useful to attorneys and law students.
Can I borrow books from the law library?
The law library is primarily a reference library only.
Can a librarian give me advice on what forms I need to file in regards to my case?
Librarians are not authorized to provide legal advice. The librarians, however, can guide you to the resources that address your questions, facilitate your research needs, and educate you as to how the legal process and the library works.
How can I get copies?
Bring your materials to the front desk and the staff will make your copies for a fee of $0.25 per page.
Does the law library accept checks or credit/debit cards as payment?
The law library accepts debit, credit or contactless payment as payment options. The Law Library DOES NOT accept cash.
Does the law library have computers I can use?
Yes. The law library has computers available only for legal research; usage policies apply. The public can also print from the computers for a fee of $0.25 per page, and only accepts debit, credit or contactless payments as payment options. The Law Library DOES NOT accept cash. Please be prepared to access your document using a library computer. THE LAW LIBRARY CANNOT PRINT FROM YOUR PERSONAL CELL PHONE, TABLET, OR LAPTOP. You may access your document by sending it or uploading it to a personal email or online cloud storage account and then logging into your account on a library computer. You may also bring an external storage device (such as a thumb drive) to access your files on a library computer.
Does the law library provide public access to Westlaw and LexisNexis databases?
Yes. The law library has Westlaw and Lexis Advance available to the public, attorneys and self-represented litigants while at the library.
Can I plug in my laptop at the law library?
Yes. Free access to the Courthouse Public Wi-Fi net work is available in the Law Library for patrons utilizing personal laptops or tablets. Electrical connections are available as well.