Frequently Asked Questions
How do I place an item on Reserve?
To place materials on Course Reserve, contact Josh LaPorte in Access Services at 860-570-5111. Faculty are encouraged to get lists for Course Reserve to Josh as early before the beginning of the semester as possible, preferably a month in advance. If faculty wish to place material on Course Reserve that the Library does not own, the item will be purchased if it is available at a reasonable price. Please, note, however, that the purchasing process may take considerably longer.
How do I determine if the Law Library or the Homer Babbidge Library at Storrs owns a book or journal?
To find out if the Law Library has a particular item, consult the online catalog. To find out if the Homer Babbidge Library at Storrs has a particular item, consult its online catalog.
How do I get help using the Law Library's Online Catalog?
Contact the Reference Desk (860-570-5068), or email facserv. Our reference librarians are very willing to make "office calls" to instruct in the use of the online catalog or any other electronic resource.
How do I get a book or journal if the law library does not own it but another UConn Library does?
Contact Andrea Joseph, Interlibrary Loan Librarian (860-570-5072).
How do I obtain a book or journal if UConn doesn't own it?
You have two choices; the Library can purchase the item or the Library can borrow the item through InterLibrary Loan.
How do I request that a book be purchased?
Requests for purchase should be addressed to Elisabeth Umpleby, Acquisitions/Serials Librarian (860-570-5007).
How do I request an InterLibrary Loan?
Email a request to Andrea Joseph, Interlibrary Loan Librarian. You may also request an ILL electronically through ILLiad.
How do I request a photocopy of material owned by the law library, such as an article from a journal?
Please request copies by email to facserv. Material will be provided in the form of a electronic resource printout (where possible) unless you specify a particular format.
Who do I contact for help doing research?
Questions about research should be directed to Lee Sims at 860-570-5071.
What if the article issue I need is not available because that journal issue has been sent to the bindery?
Once all issues of a volume have been received, law journals are sent for binding. Upon return from the bindery, newly bound materials are held in the Bibliographic Services Department for a binding quality check and to be entered into the online catalog and labeled. If a journal is away at the bindery, faculty may wish to consult facserv or Andrea Joseph, Interlibrary Loan Librarian (860-570-5072), for assistance in determining whether the desired article is on Westlaw or LEXIS, or to place an Interlibrary Loan request for the article.