I. Welcome

A. Important Contact Information & Links 

B. Building Access 

C. Library & Reference Hours

D. Feedback on this Guide

II. Where to Study

A. Carrels

B. Study Rooms

C. Computer Labs

D. Tables

E. Restrooms

F. Security

G. Noise

H. Food

I.  Lost & Found

III. Circulation & Reserves

A. Search the UC Library Catalog

B. Search OhioLINK

C. Circulation & Reserves

D. Getting a Book or Article from Another Library

E. Off-campus Access to Library Databases

F. WorldCat Catalog

G. Book Interlibrary Loan Form

H. Article Interlibrary Loan Form

IV. Reference

A. Reference Services & Hours

B. Reference Librarians

V.  Computer Services

A. Computer Labs, Wireless, Printing, Email

B. IT Staff

VI. Lexis, Westlaw & BloombergLaw Access

VII.  Other Research Databases

A.  Legal Databases

B.  Other Selected Non-legal Databases

VIII. Law School Survival Guides

A. Podcasts

B. Books

C. Websites

IX.  Study Aids in the Library

A. CALI (Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction)

B. Examples & Explanations Series

C. Understanding Series

D. Nutshells

E. Concepts & Insights

F. Hornbooks

G. Concise Hornbooks

H.Other Study Aids

I. Restatements

J. Outlines

X.  Textbooks and Course Websites

A. Textbooks

B. TWEN, LexisNexis Webcourses, Blackboard

XI.  Exam Study Materials

A. Books on Studying & Taking Law School Exams

B. CALI Lessons & Podcasts on Studying & Taking Law School Exams

C. Articles on Studying & Taking Law School Exams

D. Webpages on Studying & Taking Law School Exams

E. YouTube Videos on Studying & Taking Law School Exams

XII. Maps of the Law Library

Welcome to the Robert S. Marx Law Library! This guide is intended to introduce you to the many ways that the Library can assist you to do more than just survive law school.  We can help you succeed!

Library Director:

Ken Hirsh
Director, Law Library & Information Technology
Professor of Practice
Room 314B, Marx Law Library
513-556-0159
ken.hirsh@uc.edu

Public & Research Services:

• Circulation Desk: 556-3016

• Reference Desk: 556-8078

• Library Hours: 556-0163

• Lexis / Westlaw Passwords: 556-0158

• Interlibrary Loan: 556-1332

• Library Website: http://www.law.uc.edu/library

• Library on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/UCLawLibrary

• Library on Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!UCLawLib

• Check into the Library via FourSquare: https://foursquare.com/venue/2071680

• Download the Law Library Toolbar: http://uclawlibrary.ourtoolbar.com

Information Technology:

• Computer / Technical Support: 556-4419

• UCIT Computer / Technical Support: 556-HELP (4357) / HelpDesk@uc.edu

• Media / AV Assistance: 556-0161

Building & Library Access for Law Faculty & Law Students

Your UC ID (Bearcat Card) will allow you access to the building and the Law Library 24/7. If you forget your UC ID during regular business hours (weekdays, 8:00am -- 5:00pm) enter through the Clifton Avenue doors.

If you forget your UC ID after-business-hours or on the weekend  use the sliding glass doors at the back of the building where a call button has been installed with voice and video links to the Library Circulation Desk.  This service is only available during hours that the Law Library is open. See Library Hours for a schedule of open hours.

To enter the Library when it is closed, swipe your ID card through the key-card reader mounted outside the library entrance located across from classroom 302.  Exit after-hours through that same door.

Reporting Unauthorized Persons & Emergencies

To report unauthorized persons in the Law Library after hours, or to report any personal or facility-related emergency, please call UC Public Safety at 556-1111.  Report any problem that you experience with the key-card access function of your I.D. card to Susan Boland, Associate Director of Public & Research Services.

Library Hours

Although Law faculty and law students have 24/7 access to the Library, circulation and reference are only available during certain hours. Hours vary over the summer and during holidays.  You can check Library hours at 556-0163 or at http://www.law.uc.edu/library/home/library-hours.

• Circulation hours when classes are in session:
• Monday -- Friday 8:00am - 10:00pm
• Saturday 9:00am - 10:00pm
• Sunday 10:00am - 10:00pm
• Circulation hours when classes are not in session:
• Monday -- Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Closed Saturday and Sunday

Reference Hours

Take advantage of Reference Librarian expertise! Call the Reference Desk at 513-556-8078 with research questions and we'll be happy to help with suggestions for sources and tips.  Also, don't forget the Library's Web page and many research guides. 

• Reference hours when classes are not in session:
• Monday -- Friday 9:00am - 5:00pm. 

• Reference hours when classes are in session:
•  Monday -- Thursday 9:00am -- 7:00 PM;
•  Friday 9:00am -- 5:00pm