Law Library

The Law Library’s highest priority is to provide information resources and support for our staff, students, faculty, and users while safeguarding the health, well-being, and academic success of all our faculty, staff, students, and users.

This spring we closed our library stacks and library space in response to the pandemic. The Law Library reopened to WVU College of Law Faculty, Staff, and Students on August 17, 2020. Some parts of the Law Library will remain closed for the foreseeable future due to continuing concerns regarding the health and well-being of our users. Additionally, the library will have limited hours in the evenings and weekends. Persons using the library are expected to follow all University and library guidelines including social distancing and mask protocols. Reference services will be conducted remotely.

The Law Library will be open via swipe access 8:00 A.M.–10:00 P.M. Mondays through Fridays and 12:00 P.M.–5:00 P.M. Sundays. The library will be staffed 8:00 AM to until 8:00 P.M. Mondays through Thursdays and 5:00 P.M. Fridays and Sundays. The library is closed on Saturdays. Please note, there is no access outside of the stated hours. Please see the library’s calendar for further information.

Physical access will remain closed to all non-WVU users until further notice. While physical access to the Law Library is restricted, the Law Library remains open. The Law Library staff is available and continues to work remotely to fulfill your information needs.

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Popular Databases

Online Study Aids and Resources

New Library Resources

HeinOnline: W. Va.
West Virginia Session Laws are now indexed back to their inception on HeinOnline.
Procertas LTA
Procertas LTA provides self-guided modules for achieving law practice technology proficiency in Word, Adobe, and more.

Law Library Hours:

Thanksgiving Break and Finals Weeks Hours:

The Law Library will be closed Wednesday Nov. 25 - Friday, November 27. Swipe access will be available for WVU Students from 8AM until 10PM. The Law Library will be closed on Saturday November 29, swipe access will be unavailable. The Law Library will be open Sunday, November 29, from 12PM until 5PM. THe Law Library will be open and staffed Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 11 from 8AM until 8PM Monday-Thursday and from 8AM until 5PM Friday. Swipe access available to WVU Law students from 8AM until 10PM weekdays. The Law Library will also be open and staffed Sunday, December 6, from 12PM-5PM.

Winter Break Hours:

Winter Break hours commence Sunday, December 13. The Law Library will be closed weekends during Winter Break and weekend swipe access will be unavailable to WVU Law students. The Law Library will be open and staffed 8AM until 4PM weekdays during Winter Break. Swipe access ends at 4PM for WVU Law students during Winter Break. Normal semester hours will resume Sunday, January 17.

WVU Law Students, Faculty, and Staff

All WVU Law students, faculty and staff must swipe their WVU ID to enter the Law Library.

WVU Community

WVU patrons not affiliated with the College of Law must call 304-293-5300 to make an appointment to visit the Law Library.

General Public

The Law Library is closed to the public until further notice. If you need reference assistance, please call 304-293-5300 or email wvulawlibrary@mail.wvu.edu.

Library Staffed Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 8:00 A.M – 8:00 P.M. (Swipe access until 10:00 P.M.)

Friday: 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Swipe access until 10:00 P.M.)

Saturday: Closed (No swipe access)

Sunday: 12:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. (Swipe access until 5:00 P.M.)

Contact the Librarian on Duty

The Reference Desk is available via email at:

wvulawlibrary@mail.wvu.edu

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The George R. Farmer Jr. Law Library supports the teaching and research needs of the College of Law. The Library also proudly serves the West Virginia bench, practicing bar, and the general public at large.

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