The University of Georgia School of Law Library, commonly referred to as the UGA Law Library, is a premier legal research institution located in Athens, Georgia. As one of the oldest and most respected law libraries in the country, it provides an extensive collection of legal materials and resources to support the academic and research needs of the law school community. The library's rich history dates back to 1859, when the law school was founded, and over the years, it has evolved to become a state-of-the-art facility, offering a wide range of services and resources to its users.
History and Development
The UGA Law Library has a long and storied history, with its origins tracing back to the founding of the law school in 1859. Initially, the library’s collection consisted of a small number of books and manuscripts, which were housed in a single room in the law school building. Over the years, the library’s collection grew rapidly, and by the early 20th century, it had become one of the largest and most respected law libraries in the country. In the 1960s, the library moved to its current location in the law school building, which was specifically designed to meet the needs of a modern law library. Today, the UGA Law Library is a thriving institution, with a collection of over 500,000 volumes and a wide range of electronic resources.
Collection and Resources
The UGA Law Library’s collection is one of the most comprehensive in the country, with a wide range of materials, including books, journals, databases, and digital resources. The library’s collection includes a vast array of primary and secondary sources, including federal and state statutes, case law, regulations, and treatises. The library also subscribes to numerous online databases, including Westlaw, LexisNexis, and Bloomberg Law, which provide access to a vast array of legal information and resources. In addition, the library offers a number of specialized collections, including a rare book room, a tax law library, and a foreign and international law collection.
| Collection Category | Number of Volumes |
|---|---|
| Monographs | 350,000 |
| Serials | 10,000 |
| Microforms | 50,000 |
| Digital Resources | 100,000 |
Services and Support
The UGA Law Library offers a wide range of services and support to its users, including reference and research assistance, instructional programs, and document delivery. The library’s reference staff is composed of experienced law librarians who are available to assist users with their research needs. The library also offers a number of instructional programs, including legal research classes and database training sessions, which are designed to help users develop their research skills and make effective use of the library’s resources. In addition, the library provides document delivery services, including interlibrary loan and scanning services, which allow users to access materials that are not available in the library’s collection.
Technology and Infrastructure
The UGA Law Library is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure, including wireless networking, computer workstations, and print and scan services. The library’s technology infrastructure is designed to support the research and academic needs of its users, with a focus on providing access to electronic resources and facilitating collaboration and communication. The library also offers a number of specialized technology services, including virtual reference and online research assistance, which allow users to access library resources and services remotely.
- Computer workstations: 100+ workstations with access to library resources and databases
- Wireless networking: Secure wireless networking throughout the library
- Print and scan services: High-speed printing and scanning services, including color printing and scanning
What are the library’s hours of operation?
+The UGA Law Library is open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am to 10:00 pm, Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, and Sunday from 1:00 pm to 10:00 pm. The library is closed on holidays and during university breaks.
How do I access the library’s electronic resources?
+The UGA Law Library’s electronic resources, including databases and digital collections, are available through the library’s website. Users can access these resources by logging in with their university credentials or by using a library-issued username and password.
