Mabie Law Library
Contact
Reference desk: 752-0210
Email: lawlibref@ucdavis.edu
Interim Director:
Judy Janes - 752-3328, jcjanes@ucdavis.edu
Reference Librarians:
Peg Durkin - 752-3340, mmdurkin@ucdavis.edu
Erin Murphy - 752-5122, eemurphy@ucdavis.edu
Elisabeth McKechnie - 752-3329, emckechnie@ucdavis.edu
Marissa Andrea - 752-3330, meandrea@ucdavis.edu
Susan Llano - 752-3330, skllano@ucdavis.edu
Carrels
First year and LL.M. law students are assigned a study carrel in the Library, two students per carrel. Second and third year students can request to be assigned a carrel. Assignments are made on availability and demonstrated need. Unoccupied carrels may be used by anyone until the assignee returns. Open seating is at tables in the Reading Rooms, at carrels marked X on the floor plans and/or window carrels. Carrels must be kept free of litter. Pictures, signs, etc, may not be attached with adhesives that are destructive to the wall paint. In the Reading Rooms, items may not be attached to the outside of carrels. Use of electrical appliances, other than PC's and lights, are not allowed. Items of value should not be left unattended in carrels. At the end of the school year all personal property should be removed from carrels and library study tables. Items left may be discarded or, if of value, turned over to the lost and found. Click here to read the study carrel procedures.
Contact: 752-3327 or Circulation/Reserve Desk.
Catalogs of Other Libraries
The Mabie Library provides access to MELVYL, the union catalog for University of California libraries and several other California libraries. CDL (California Digital Library) serves as a gateway to a variety of other databases including WORLDCAT, a national cataloging network. To access WORLDCAT or CDL from off-campus, it is necessary to establish remote access. Instructions are available at the Reference office.
Circulation Policies
Mabie Library Books
Circulating books may be signed out for one semester. Reserve books, including Course reserve, located behind the Reserve desk may be signed out for 4 hours or overnight. Some books are marked "NON-CIRCULATING" (basic reference sources and popular sets) to assure their availability at all times. Please do not remove non-circulating books from the Library stacks. Books signed out during the last two weeks of the academic year are due at the end of the next semester or end of summer, whichever comes first. All books are subject to recall.
Circulating books may be charged out at self-charging terminals located on each level of the stacks and in the basement. Instructions for self-charging are located at each terminal. Law students use their student ID card where asked for Bar Code. After hours, books should be taken to self-charging terminals, or a note should be left for Library staff at the Circulation/Reserve desk.
Books may be renewed if no holds are pending. Renewals may be made at the Circulation/Reserve desk or by phone (752-3327).
Law students can access circulation account information, i.e. items checked out and the due date for each item from MORT -- View My Record. It requires logging in with student registration (barcode) number.
Book Returns
Mabie Library books and interlibrary loan books borrowed from libraries other than Shields Library must be returned to the Mabie Library Circulation/Reserve desk or after hours dropped in the book slot at the Circulation/Reserve desk. All Shields books must be returned to the Shields Library directly.
Books not returned after two recall or overdue notices will be billed at the cost of the book plus a $35.00 processing fee per book (reduced to $15.00 for books returned within one week of the receipt of the bill). Charges for damaged books will be assessed on an individual basis.
Computer Services & Databases
Desktop Support
The Information Technology department provides desktop support for all computers in the building. The Computer Lab is for UCDavis Law students only.
Computers in the Library on Level 3 may be used by anyone for legal research, but are not available for email or word processing. Online printing is available for 10 cents a page. Food and drink are not permitted in the Lab or near any computers.
Contact: 752-7569 or mhoffman@ucdavis.edu
Databases
UCDavis law students have access to many proprietary databases licensed by the Mabie Law Library and also by the University of California via the CDL or California Digital Library. To use licensed databases from off-campus, law students must access via the the law school's VPN, entering a username and password. Reference Librarians can assist with access to or usage of these resources, contact: 752-0210 or lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.
Lexis & Westlaw
Access to LexisNexis and Westlaw includes unlimited printing. Training and refresher sessions can be arranged with a Reference Librarian or with the vendors' Lexis and Westlaw representatives who visit the Law School periodically: Aaron Villalobos for Lexis at: aaron.villalobos@LexisNexis.com; or Jessica Greathouse for Westlaw at: jessica.greathouse@thomsonreuters.com.
Course Reserve
Course Reserve is located on the back wall of the Reserve area. Arranged in alphabetical order by professor's last name, this area contains required and recommended material that professors' place on Reserve for a specific course. To see what has been placed on Course Reserve or when specific items are due, consult the library's catalog, MORT, by entering the course name or the professor's last name.
Current-Awareness Services
LexisNexis/Westlaw
Among the services available on LexisNexis and Westlaw is the ability to track new materials added to the databases in specific fields of interest. In LexisNexis, the service is called Alerts, and in WESTLAW it is called WESTCLIP. Reference librarians can provide assistance with setting up the search queries to activate these automatic searches.
CILP
CILP is a weekly index to legal periodicals arranged by broad topics and a list of the tables of contents of indexed periodicals.
New Books
To keep up with new publications in your areas of interest, consult the monthly list of New Books on the Library's home page and visit the "highlighted books" page updated regularly.
The Library exhibits selected recent acquisitions in an exhibit case north of the Mabie Library entrance. New books on exhibit may be requested at the Circulation/Reserve desk.
Newspapers/Magazines
Copies of the Sacramento Bee, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and Barron's are available weekdays in the Student Lounge. Current issues of Ms, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune magazines are also available in the Lounge. Please do not remove newspapers from the Student Lounge.
Contact: 752.3331
Contact: 752.0210 or lawlibref@ucdavis.edu
Exam Files
The Library maintains files of previous exams online on the Library's home page. The exams database is restricted to students of King Hall. Access requires use of student ID. Paper copies of exams of faculty who do not allow online distribution are kept at the Reserve desk.
Contact: 752.3327 or Circulation/Reserve desk
Faculty Publications
The Library maintains an archive of Law faculty publications and exhibits selected faculty publications in the corridor south of the Mabie Library entrance. Each faculty member is asked to select a representative sample of his/her publications for exhibit and to send new publications to the Library to update the archive and the exhibit.
Finding Books
The Library's collection is fully cataloged online. The catalog, MORT, may be accessed at stations in the Library or by personal computers via the Library's home page.
Although the use of MORT is largely self-explanatory, Public Services Librarians are available for training sessions which include non-evident special features of the system.
After finding a call number for a book in MORT, find its location by consulting the "Index to Call Numbers" on the Library's home page.
A description of the Mabie Library's layout and floor plans are available in the Mabie Law Library Guide, in the Self-Guided Tour, and on the Library's home page.
Contact: 752.0210 or lawlibref@ucdavis.edu
Interlibrary Loans
To borrow books from the University's Shields Library
, a current student ID is required. Books must be checked out and returned to the Shields Library by the student personally.
Books from other libraries may be requested on Interlibrary Loan. A request can be made at the Mabie Library Reserve desk or sent by email. Loans by mail or UPS take a week or more. Brief items may be obtained by Fax.
UC Davis Law students may also place an online interlibrary loan request for materials found through the MELVYL catalog by using the REQUEST button located on the MELVYL screen. See http://cdlib.org/inside/instruct/request/index.html or ask for assistance at the Reserve desk.
All books are subject to recall. Books may be renewed if no holds are pending. Renewals may be made at the Reserve desk or by phone.
Mabie Library books and books borrowed from libraries other than Shields Library must be returned to the Mabie Library Reserve desk or after hours dropped in the book slot at the Reserve desk. All Shields books must be returned to the Shields Library directly.
Books not returned will be billed at the cost of the book plus a $35.00 processing fee per book (reduced to $15.00 for books returned within one week of the receipt of the bill). Charges for damaged books will be assessed on an individual basis.
The Mabie Library will loan circulating books to other libraries and public agencies. The Mabie Library is a member of the OCLC Shares program. Books are loaned for up to four weeks. Books for law firms or others are by special arrangement.
Contact: 752.0643 or afdailey@ucdavis.edu
Keys
Although Library staff are on duty only during open hours, the Library is always accessible to law students with keys. UC Davis law students can pay a $5.00 refundable deposit to receive a key for after-hours access. For security reasons, key holders may not loan key to others or allow others access to the building after hours. The Reserve section is not available after hours. Books are shelved in open stacks with the exception of Rare Books and Archives.
Lost and Found
Found items are held at the Reserve desk for a reasonable time. Items are then moved to the Student Lounge or, if valuable, to the campus police.
Contact: 752.3327 or Reserve Desk
Newspapers/Magazines
Copies of the Sacramento Bee, New York Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Wall Street Journal, and Barron's are available weekdays in the Student Lounge. Current issues of Ms, Business Week, Forbes, and Fortune magazines are also available in the Lounge. Please do not remove newspapers from the Student Lounge.
Contact: 752.3331
Photocopying
A photocopy machine is located on Level 3 and operates by copy card. Card dispensers and bill changers are located at Shields Library and the Physical Sciences and Engineering Library.
Contact: Please report any problems to 752.3327 or Circulation/Reserve Desk
Reference Assistance
The Library staff is available to give tours, reference service and research tips to students. An interview with a Reference Librarian is a good starting point for any research project, especially for new research assistants. Reference Librarians are available during all open hours by telephone at 752-0210 or email: lawlibref@ucdavis.edu.
Services for Students with Disabilities
U.C. Davis services for students with disabilities:
Shields Library adaptive computer equipment: The U.C. Davis Student Disability Center maintains adaptive computer equipment (password required) on the first floor in the Reading Room behind the Information Desk. This area is generally for the use of disabled UC Davis students registered with the Student Disability Center. See also Library Services to Patrons with Disabilities at: http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu/ul/services/disabil-access.php
The U.C. Davis Student Disability Center is located at 160 South Silo. Telephone: (530) 752-3184; (530) 752‑6833 (TTY); email: http://drc.ucdavis.edu/
Mabie Law Library:
For assistance locating books, interlibrary loans and online research, contact a reference librarian at: lawlibref@ucdavis.edu or 730-0210.
Lexis & Westlaw:
Lexis-Nexis is compatible with accessibility software, including JAWS and Window-Eyes.
According to Westlaw's accessibility statement, Westlaw "can be used by individuals utilizing assistive technologies such as text-based browsers, screen readers (such as JAWS and Window-Eyes), Braille terminals, and other adaptive devices (e.g., screen magnifiers, voice recognition software)." Also, Westlaw offers Westlaw Text Only (http://text.westlaw.com) which is "a frameless, text-based interface that optimizes Westlaw for users with visual or mobility impairments, and those with slower internet connections." In addition, Westlaw has "a dedicated team of Reference Attorney and Telephone Trainers who have experience training visually-impaired users using screen-reading software (e.g., JAWS) and Braille terminals, and in training customers on using Westlaw Text Only. West Customer and Technical Support and West Reference Attorneys provide a special online Live Chat service for the hearing impaired and other users, providing for one-on-one live help. In addition, West maintains a dedicated Assistive Technology Help Line to assist users with specific questions related to assistive technologies and adaptive software, such as JAWS, Window-Eyes, ZoomText, Dragon, Magic, and Connect Outloud." To schedule training, and obtain other types of support, individuals with disabilities may contact Westlaw's Reference Attorney Assistive Technology Help Line at 1-800-418-9378.
Suggestions
The Mabie Library welcomes suggestions for book purchases, library policies or any matters related to its collection or services. Book requests can be made using forms located at the Circulation/Reserve desk or by email and the Library's home page has a contact link.
Contact: 752.3328 or jcjanes@ucdavis.edu
Tours
Reference Librarians would be pleased to conduct a tour of the Mabie Library, or a Self-Guided Tour brochure is available at the Circulation/Reserve desk.
Contact: 752.0210 or lawlibref@ucdavis.edu
