Using the Library

Library Closures

With our reduced staffing we may be unexpectedly closed on some days. We will post any expected closures here. We appreciate your understanding and patience. 

Current Services

Due to social distancing and safety guidelines, our capacity to serve the community is limited. Please be aware that we have limited staff, so the library may be subject to unexpected closures. Until further notice we are offering the following services:

Copies of materials (cases, books, packets, etc.):

• Pickup during our in-person hours of Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.  You may stop in, or submit your request by calling or emailing. If you need to copy multiple items, or numerous pages you may need to set an appointment.
• Email requests: Call or email to submit your request. We will give you an estimate of when we have your request e-delivered to you.

Research, and Computer Use:

• Appointment Only: up to 1 hour in duration between 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. may be scheduled for you to do your own research, in print and online, or use a computer for legal document preparation. Only one hour per day per person.
• Walk-in appointments will be accommodated if there is availability. You may be required to set an appointment.
• Quick research for less than 15 minutes may be accommodated without an appointment depending upon capacity.

Asking staff a question: 

• If you have questions for staff about specific legal processes, you can walk-in during our open hours, call or email for assistance.

At this time, we are not providing space for study, meetings, or non-legal research purposes.

We encourage you to call or email first to see how we can best assist you. Remote assistance is provided outside of our in-person hours.

Document Delivery

If you are unable to come to the library, the staff will E-mail library materials to you at a nominal charge. Our document delivery is limited to case citations, subject matter retrival from secondary materials, and limited scope mediated searches (search query provided by requestor). 

Computer Assisted Legal Research

The law library provides Internet access, Westlaw, Legal Information Reference Center and selected software applications. Use of the library’s public terminals is restricted to legal research only. Staff does NOT provide computer instruction. 

Word Processing

Word processing software is available on our computers. Staff will provide assistance with properly formatting legal documents; however we cannot type up documents for you. 

Library Tours

The staff will provide tours of the library upon request. Advance notice is recommended. Tours for groups of four or more may be scheduled after regular business hours.