Rutgers Newark Law Library: 1L Orientation Guide: Physical Library Sources & Study Aids

Law Library Catalog:

The Law Library Catalog can be located here. Law students can search it using either Quick Search or Advanced Search.  Here are a couple of helpful links to help search and navigate the catalog:

• Quick Search
• Quick Search Help
• Advanced Search

If you're looking to search the entire Rutgers Card Catalog, instead of just of the Law Library Catalog, you can use the following link:

• Rutgers University Libraries

Looking for study aids to help you with a course? Try one of the following series:

• Hornbook Series
• Nutshells Series
• Concept & Insight Series
• Gilbert Law Summaries Series

You can find physical copies of study aids in a couple of different locations in the Law Library:

• The bookcase marked "Study Aids" across from the reference and circulation desks
• The latest editions of study aid series which are available on reserve - ask at the circulation desk
• Search the Rutgers Law Library Online Catalog.

Interlibrary Loan:

Interlibrary Loan (ILL) services are available for all Rutgers Students, Faculty, and Staff. If you can't find what you are looking for in the Law Library or through the Rutgers University Libraries (RUL), consider making an ILL request. You can place an ILL request directly by activating and using your own ILL account. Students who are doing source-collecting for Journals need to check with the editor-in-chief of their journal when placing ILL requests. Please ask at the reference desk for details and assistance.

Navigating the Law Library:

Getting to know your way around libraries can at times be confusing, and we want to make it as easy for you as possible.  Take a look at the guides below to help, and as always, if you're not sure where to go, stop by the Reference or Circulation desk and we are happy to help!

Quick Call Number Location Guide: