Research Help: Ask a Librarian
Ask a librarian for assistance in person at the Reference Desk, by phone (262-3394), by email, or by chat. Just ask!
- Reference Hours: Reference Librarians are generally available during these times in the fall and spring semesters:
- Monday-Thursday: 9am-7pm
- Friday: 9am-5pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 1pm-5pm
- These hours differ in the summer:
- Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm
As with all of our reference services, we cannot interpret the law as it applies to specific facts or explain the substantive content of statutes and case law. Our assistance does not constitute legal advice.
For more information, check out our Reference Services Policy on our Policies page.
Database access
Visitors to the Law Library may access thousands of legal research and generalized databases. Any of the six public workstations allow this access.
Borrowing Materials
Identification Needed
- Wiscard (UW-Madison ID card)* or
- Memorial Fee Card or
- Law Library Card**
** Patrons with current photo identification and a permanent Wisconsin address may apply for a Law Library card. The card will be mailed to verify the address.
Up to three items may be charged while the Law Library card application is pending.
Scanning, Printing, and Copying
Check out the instructions about scanning, printing, and copying at the Law Library »