Reference Services

Walk-in and Telephone Reference

The Reference Desk is located on the 2d floor, near the Checkout/Reserve/Information Desk. During reference hours, there is a reference librarian available to assist with research strategies, and the location and use of information sources. The telephone number for Reference is 346-1654.

The Reference Desk is staffed during the regular academic year, beginning the 2d week after Fall Semester classes begin. Hours during the regular academic year are:

Monday - Wednesday: 10am - 8pm
Thursday: 10am - 5pm
Friday: 1pm - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: 12Noon - 5pm

During Summer and at other times when the Reference Desk is not staffed, Library users should ask at the Checkout/Reserve/Information Desk to determine the availability of reference help.

Individual Research Consultation

Library users may also consult with librarians by appointment.

E-Mail Reference

Reference help is available from law librarians by emailing lawref@uoregon.edu.

Instant Messaging (IM)

Reference help is available from law librarians via IM during the law library's reference desk hours when possible. Our screen/buddy names are:

AIM: uolawref
Yahoo: uolawref
MSN: uolawref@hotmail.com
Meebo (allows you to access your IM account from any computer)

IM is best used for questions with brief answers. As appropriate, longer or more complex reference transactions may be continued by phone or email, or in person with a librarian.

Law Reference Collection

The Law Reference Collection is located behind the Reference Desk, and consists of dictionaries, directories, encyclopedias, handbooks and some bibliographies. Material in this collection can be found in the UO Library Catalog, marked as "LawRef".

NO legal advice

The reference staff cannot interpret or explain the law to you or advise you on what laws apply to your situation. We cannot give such legal advice because it would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.