Rutgers Law
Law Library
Fed. Materials
N.J. Resources
Gov't Docs.
Foreign/Internat. Law
Law Journals
| Hours | Reference | Telephone Numbers | Finding Materials | Resources and Services | Getting Materials | Lending Policies and Fines |
Fall & Spring Semester:
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Summer Session:
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All Library hours are subject to change. Library hours during holidays and semester breaks are posted in advance. Current Law Library hours are available by calling (856) 225-6171.
REFERENCE HOURS[Back to top]
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TELEPHONE NUMBERS [Back to top]
| Library Hours 225-6171
Circulation 225-6172 Reference 225-6173 |
FINDING MATERIALS [Back to
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Maps of the Law Library are available at the Circulation Desk.
ONLINE CATALOG: The following abbreviations are used in the online catalog to show the location of materials:
3rd (third floor)
4th (fourth floor)
5th (fifth floor)
PER (periodicals shelved in alphabetical order - 4th floor)
USGD (U.S. Government Documents Collection - 4th floor)
REFERENCE DESK (the shelves across from and behind the reference desk on the 3rd floor)
RESERVE (the area behind the Circulation Desk; ask for assistance)
CALL NUMBER GUIDE:
A - KF 3rd floor, north side (across the
bridge from the circulation desk.)
KF - Z 3rd floor, south side (same side as
the circulation desk.)
USGD 4th floor
PER 4th floor
JX, KD (& other
foreign &
international materials) 5th floor
MATERIALS GUIDE:
Dictionaries Reference Desk & 3rd
floor
Exams Reserve & Online
Form Books 3rd floor
Periodicals Indexes 4th floor
Law Reviews and Journals 4th floor
Legal Encyclopedias 3rd floor
New Jersey Materials 3rd floor, south side &
NJ alcove (3rd floor south)
Restatements Reserve, 3rd floor north,
and Online
State Materials 3rd floor, south
U.S. Federal Materials 3rd floor, north
RESOURCES AND SERVICES [Back to top]
The Online Catalog locates books, journals and other materials
held by the Law Library. Terminals for the online catalog are located on
each floor of the Law Library. A guide to searching the catalog is available
near the Reference Desk on the third floor.
Reference Librarians: The reference staff of the Law Library
consists of experienced legal researchers who are knowledgeable in all
aspects of legal research. They can facilitate your use of the Library's
resources, including electronic databases, interlibrary loan, and special
services.
Reference librarians are available during scheduled hours at the
reference
desk, located on the 3rd floor near the circulation desk, or
by appointment. Students preparing to write seminar papers or wishing to
review research skills before starting a part-time job or clerkship are
particularly encouraged to make an appointment to meet with a reference
librarian.
Reference Staff:
Room
David Batista 304A
A. Hayes Butler 303
Lucy Cox 400
Eric Gilson 305
John Joergensen 301
Research Guides: The Law Library has a growing collection of
research guides prepared by reference librarians. Topics include legal
ethics and administrative law, as well as guides to different kinds of
legal literature: law reviews, statutes, form books, treaties, etc. The
guides are available from the display outside the Computer Lab, or from
the Law Library website.
GETTING MATERIALS [Back to top]
Circulation of Materials: Current Rutgers faculty, students and staff with valid University identification may borrow materials from the library. Please note, however, that many materials, such as law reports, journals, multi-volume treatises, loose-leaf services, indexes and reserve materials do not circulate outside of the library. When in doubt, check the inside front or back cover of the book to see if it is stamped as non-circulating, or bring it to the Circulation Desk.
Circulating materials can be checked out at the Circulation Desk.
Borrowing Period:
For all students, circulating materials may be checked out for one month. All materials may be renewed unless recalled by another patron.Recalls:
Please be aware that all materials are subject to recall for use by another researcher. If you need a book that is checked out, you may have it recalled by filling out a request at the Circulation Desk. Only Rutgers students, faculty and staff are eligible for recall privileges. Regardless of its due date, a book will be recalled if no other copies are available within the Rutgers libraries. The borrower who has the book will be notified and will have 7 days from the date of recall to return it. Borrowers who fail to return recalled books by the new due date, indicated on the recall notice, will be fined $5 per day to a maximum of $50, and their borrowing privileges will be suspended immediately. In addition, holds may be placed on the release of transcripts and diplomas until all such fines are paid. Finally, should it become necessary for the library to replace an unreturned book, the student will be charged for the cost of replacement in addition to any fines charged.
You will receive email notification either at your email address on file with the Registrar, or by notice delivered to your mail folder. Students are responsible for the accuracy of e-mail addresses on file, and for checking their e-mail and mail folders regularly. Fines will not be waived for users who fail to to read and respond to library notices, or who do not keep accurate and current e-mail or other contact information on file with the Registrar.
When a recalled book is available, the student requesting the book will be notified either by e-mail, or by a notice in their mail folder.
Overdue Books:
Students are responsible for the full cost of replacement of lost or damaged books and other circulating material checked out to them. It a book is lost or damaged, the student will be charged a replacement and processing fee of $102.00 per item. Students may contact the Circulation Librarian for the actual replacement and processing cost of any lost or damaged item.
Fines are not charged for overdue books, but students are responsible for returning books by the duedate. A hold will be placed on the borrowing privileges and academic records of any student with overdue materials. Please be aware that in the legal field, it is common for potential employers to require a recent academic transcript. In addition, a hold on your academic record will interfere with providing proof of graduation when applying to the Bar. It is therefore important that all borrowed materials be returned, and that lost materials be paid for.
For graduating students, diplomas will be held back until all
obligations
to the library are satisfied.
Interlibrary Loan (ILL):
A book or article that is not in the Library's collection can be obtained
through an Interlibrary Loan or through the Electronic Materials Delivery
Service.
ILL
For materials that are not available at the Law Library, or any Rutgers
Library, fill out a request form, available at the Reference Desk. Although
most requests can be filled in one to two weeks, certain hard to obtain
materials may take longer. Students are advised to make requests as early
as possible. Also, you should be aware that some institutions impose charges
for certain materials. The Library's policy is to favor non-charging
institutions.
If charges cannot be avoided, you will be informed beforehand.
Electronic Materials Delivery Service: Books held by another
Rutgers University library can be requested through the Rutgers University
Library's IRIS system. IRIS, the Rutgers University Library's online
catalog,
allows registered students to submit requests online. Once you have located
a book on the catalog, enter LOAN and follow the online instructions. Law
students should direct books to be delivered to the Camden Law Library.
Requests submitted through IRIS are usually delivered within three business
days. A notice will be placed in your student mail folder when your book
arrives. To use this service, you must register and obtain a barcode from
the Paul Robeson Library, or another RU library (except the School of Law
- Newark). Please contact a reference librarian if you have any questions
about electronic materials delivery.
Photocopiers, Copy Cards and Change: Photocopiers are located
on each floor of the Law Library. Copy Cards can be purchased at the
Circulation
Desk. There is an initial charge of $.50 for each card. Once purchased,
credit can be added to the cards at any of the copy machines in the Library.
A change machine can also be found on the 3rd floor near the
Circulation Desk.