Law Library Feedback Blog

Yes. In response to a request from a few students, we've added the option to print from both public computers in the E.B.Williams Law Library Atrium. There's no space to add a printer in the atrium, but anything you request to print from these systems can be released at any of several printers in the library. When printing in the atrium, there is a close print station in the computer learning center on the same floor, and you can check our website for a map that lists all printers, scanners and copiers in the library.

Here are two tips on printing in either library location:

1. If you send something to print and the printer isn't working, your print job should show up on all other print queues in the same library building.
2. Every print job requires a name and password, but this can be anything you choose.  There's no requirement that you use your Georgetown NetID.

 

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To help people troubleshoot database access problems, we've created a page that explains some of the most common causes for access problems. In some cases, it may help you find a solution.

Visit the Database and Electronic Resource Triage to find tips on troubleshooting database access problems.  On this page, you can also find a link to a form to report the problem to us.

Here's a quick summary of our database troubleshooting tips: 

• Lexis and Westlaw: these alsways require passwords. Use the LexisNexis or Westlaw law school pages for access assistance, or contact the library reference desk for help online or on the phone.
• Off campus, be sure to access licensed databases through our online catalog.  By doing this, database providers recognize your use a being authorized.
• If nothing works off campus: then the problem is commonly fixed by adjusting your account information in our online catalog.
• Some problems are browser-specific: Internet web browsers each vary in the way they render web pages and support certain features.  Sometimes a database access problem can be solved by switching from Internet Explorer to Google Chrome (or vice versa).

We try to fix database problems as soon as possible, once reported.  Of course, we want every database to work for everybody, all the time.  Sometimes this doesn't work.

If you have problems accessing an electronic database, online book or other resource from the library, let us know.  The Database and Electronic Resource Triage should get you started in diagnosing problems we're happy to help solve.

This entry was posted on March 25, 2011 at 3:16 PM and has received 18511 views. There are currently 0 comments. Print this entry.

Some do, but most don't.

Here at Georgetown Law Library, we recently discovered a copy of the Rotunda and Nowack "Concise Hornbook" on Constitutional Law that was much more concise than expected.  Chapters 1 through 9 had been ripped out.  The book now starts on Chapter 10, "Individual Liberties - An Overview".  Apparently somebody took individual liberties with this book, which will force us to throw it away and buy a replacement copy.  

This book, published in 2010, is found in the library's reading room reserve collection, and is meant only for in-library use so all students can access it.  Seeing a book mutilated like this is thankfully a rare occurrence.  Most people treat our books well, but this one case is a reminder that not everybody does.

In the library, thousands of our titles are available in electronic format, and some content (such as cases) are available from multiple sources.  Sometimes though, users want access to exactly one book, which won't work with pages removed.

If there's a book that can't leave the library, remember that you can take a small section with you for personal use by using either a photocopier or scanner.

Thanks in advance for treating our books with respect.  We like them and like to share them with all our patrons.

While we prefer to spend library money on new items, rest assured:  we'll purchase replacements for damaged items when we discover them or others bring them to our attention.

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We have several ways to help orient you to our extensive library services.

Take a tour of the Library. (Guided tours will be held during the following times:)

• Library Tour for J.D. Students (Meet at the E.B. Williams Law Library Atrium)
  
  • Tuesday, August 24, 1:30p.m. - 2:00p.m.
  • Tuesday, August 24, 3:30p.m. - 4:00p.m.
  • Thursday, August 26, 5:00p.m. - 5:30p.m.
  • Friday, August 27, 12:45p.m. - 1:15p.m.


• Library Tour for LLM Students (Meet at the E.B. Williams Reading Room)
  
  • Wednesday, August 25, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
  • Thursday, August 26, 1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.

Visit the Library's Table

• Library's Table Day (Meet on the 2nd floor of McDonough)
  • Wednesday, August 25, 12:00p.m. - 5:30p.m.

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Very soon. New chairs are arriving in mid-August, and we should have all new chairs by the time classes start this Fall.

Eventually we're replacing all of the chairs in the Robert L. Oakley Reading Room of the E.B.Williams Law Library.  We'll begin by first replacing chairs in the reading room balcony, and gradually we'll replace every chair in the reading room itself.  We'd like to thank those students who provided comments to help us select these new chairs.  The chairs were selected based on direct student input, together in consultation with eronomics experts from various chair manufacturers.

The existing chairs we're replacing will be integrated with seating options in McDonough.

We hope you enjoy them, and expect that we'll have all of the new chairs in time for the start of the Fall semester.

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The library collects a number of study aids in first year and core subjects to help students with studying and research.  Look for titles in the series listed below using a keyword search in the GULLiver catalog using the series name and subject (ex., civil procedure and examples & explanations).  

• Concepts & Insights Series (Foundation)
• Examples & Explanations Series (Aspen)
• Hornbooks (Thomson-West)
• Mastering Series (University of North Carolina)
• Nutshells (Thomson-West)
• Principles of (Concise Hornbook) Series (Thomson-West)
• Sum & Substance Audio CDs (Thomson-West)
• Understanding Series (LexisNexis)

You can also find a list of selected study aids under the Treatise Finder topics available at the library web page.

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To make copies or printouts in the Library, a patron must either use a GOCard or purchase a copy card, costing $1.00. To use the card for copying or printing, please add additional money to the card. Photocopying is $0.08/page; printing is $0.10/page.

Purchase a copy card from a vending machine (VTS), located throughout campus.  Near the Wolff Library there is a VTS is located near the Sport and Fitness Center entrance.  The Williams Library has two VTS machines, one in the 3rd floor copy room and another on the 2nd floor in the Robert L. Oakley Reading Room.

If you print using your GoCard, probably the easiest way to add money to this card is to go to the GoCard website, where you can add money with a credit card and use it immediately.  Parents and others can even make guest deposits to GoCard accounts on this system.

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We're looking for input from students on seating options for the Robert Oakley Reading Room in the E.B.Williams Law Library.  As you can read in the the library's response to our Spring 2008 Survey, here's one quote representative of several comments:

"Get more comfortable chairs in the Reading Room at Williams. The current ones are uncomfortable, and give me back pain after extended use, while other chairs do not."

Well, we're changing chairs this year, and we want your input. 

We've brought in three sample chairs we're considering for replacing current ones. Please try out the three sample chairs and see what you think.  There are chairs with black, green and gold fabric, each with different style. You can find the chairs in the western most table in the Oakley Reading Room (to your left as you enter).

A second company will give us sample chairs later.  Feel free to send comments to Nancy Wynn. Alternately, post your comments to this blog. There are also comment forms on the table next to each chair.

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Only in the Canteen in the 1st Floor of the Williams Building

No food is allowed in the library, except in the Canteen on the 1st floor of the Williams Building. You can enter the Canteen by the Guard's Desk.

Beverages may be brought into the library provided they have a locking cap or lid.

In Wolff please consider taking your food to the second floor cafeteria to eat, and in Williams consider visiting the canteen (snack bar) located on the first floor where you can also purchase snacks. You get to the canteen by going down the stairs to the left of the guards desk at the main entrance in the Williams library.

Where can I purchase food?

In the Canteen on the 1st Floor of Williams you can purchase snacks or soft drinks. This summer the Library has added a beverage vending machine for your convenience, located on the third floor copy center in the Williams Library.

There are university cafeterias located by the Fitness Center, and on the 1st floor of McDonough Hall. Please see the local restaurant guide for a list of other eateries near the University.

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