When researching your article and/or pulling sources, you will want to utilize the sources listed in the Choosing Your Topic section of this guide. Additionally, look at the following:
You can use OneSearch to see if a book is available in our library or another UC library. If a book you want is not available at UC, you may be able to find and borrow it through the OhioLINK. The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card.
Some suggested Library of Congress Subjects:
When you find a title through OneSearch, that is owned by another UC library:
If a book you want is not available at UC, you may be able to find and borrow it through the OhioLINK. To get a book from OhioLINK:
The book will be delivered to the Law Library and we will deliver it to you when it arrives. Be aware that it may take 3 or more days to arrive. The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card.
If a book you want is not available in OneSearch either at UC or from an OhioLINK institution, you will need to submit an Interlibrary Loan Request.
Some suggested Library of Congress Subjects:
Note that the Law Library does not use ILLiad at this time.
The book will be delivered to the Law Library and you will be notified when it comes. Please remember that all library communications are sent to your UC email account so be sure and check it regularly or forward it to an email account that you do check regularly. Be aware that it may take 10 or more days to arrive. Circulation loan periods will vary. Renewal options will also vary. Generally, ILL material can only be used in the Law Library.
Note that periodicals and reference materials do not circulate and out student circulation desk staff cannot override the system. If you need to check out law material that does not normally circulate, please contact Circulation Manager Justin Ellis or Collections & Access Librarian Lisa Wernke so that arrangements can be made.
| Type of Material | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| UC Law Reserves | 2-hours | No renewals |
| UC Books | 1 UC semester | 2 renewals |
| OhioLINK Books | 3 weeks | 6 renewals |
| SearchOhio Books | 3 weeks | 2 renewals |
| UC Audiovisuals | 1 week | 1 renewal |
| OhioLINK Audiovisuals | 1 week | No renewals |
| SearchOhio DVDs | 1 week | 3 renewals |
| Interlibrary Loans | Varies | Varies |
The Law Library does not have the authority to waive fines from other libraries. Check your account and renew books at My Library Card. Please note that for books where a replacement charge has been billed (30 days overdue), even if the book is later returned there will be a $50 billing fee.
The Fine Appeal Committee (for the entire UC library system) reviews fine charges that patrons wish to appeal. To appeal a fine, complete the Fine Appeal Form. The fine appeal form can be e-mailed to the Circulation and Multimedia Services Department at uclibcirc@ucmail.uc.edu. Payments of library fines may be made by check or money order (payable to the University of Cincinnati) by Bearcat Campus Card (UC ID) at the Langsam Library Circulation Desk, or by mail at: Circulation and Multimedia Services, Langsam Library, PO Box 210033, Cincinnati OH 45221-0033. Payments can also be made with a Bearcat Card by phone at (513) 556-1424. They do not accept cash or credit.
Some books may be available via Google Books. Primarily, these are books within the public domain. Limited previews may be offered for other books. If you need a copy of a book found through Google Books, please check WorldCat and fill out an Interlibrary Loan Request.
