Welcome to the Law Library

The Law Library is a branch of the Library and Learning Centre, located in the Scrymgeour Building at Park Place on the main campus. It accommodates the legal collections of the University Library.

The Library holds a wide range of resources, including legislation, books, periodicals and newspapers. Information about the Library's stock is available online, using the Library catalogue.

Wireless access to the Internet is also available throughout the Library.

Students in the Law Library

Students in the Law Library

Silent Study Zone, Level 1

Silent Study Zone, Level 1

The Law Library has 3 levels

 Floor plans are available on each level to help you find your way around.

  • Level 1 - Silent study spaces, borrowable books and earlier periodicals. There are also 2 photocopy machines on this level which are operated by cards bought from the Help Desk on level 2 or from the card-dispenser beside the photocopy machines.
  • Level 2 - Entrance and exit doors, Help Desk, Self-Service Kiosk, Law Librarians office, Short Loan Collection and books being held for people, general study spaces including soft seating and 8 desks with PCs, legislation, reference material, current periodicals and newspapers (The Scotsman and The Independent)
  • Level 3 - European Documentation Centre material, Law Staff office, general study spaces, IT Suite with 15 PCs and 1 printer

Access for mobility impaired users

The Scrymgeour Building has two entrances for anyone with mobility problems. One entrance leads in from the car park at the back of the building; the other entrance can be accessed from the side of the building, next to the Bonar Hall. There is one lift in the building which allows access to all levels. Once on Level 2 the main entrance door to the Library can then be used. If material from Level 1 is required a member of staff at the Help Desk can organise this. Level 3 can be accessed by using the door buzzer to alert staff.

ICS Facilities

  • Level 3 has an IT Suite housing 15 PCs and a black and white printer
  • Level 2 has 8 PCs

For information on how to pay to print please take a look at the ICS Pay2Print web page.

Electronic Resources

You can also access e-books & e-journals, databases, online newspapers and much more. They are generally only accessible to members of the University community, through the campus network. Some electronic resources are also available off campus. For more details click on the resources for your subject links at the top of this page.[Back to top]

PCs on Level 2

PCs on Level 2

Help & Support

Our most valuable resources are our staff. Library staff can help you to not only find the things you need, but help you to develop your own skills at finding and managing information. Please contact the Law Librarians at any time to:

Levels 2 and 3

Levels 2 and 3

The Help Desk on Level 2 will always have a member of staff present, we are here to help so please don't hesitate to ask for assistance.

We run tours and induction sessions to the Library, mostly at the start of the academic session. However, if you do wish to be shown around, please just ask any member of staff or get in touch with the Librarians.

 

For more information about the Law Library, telephone 01382 384100, or email Law Library.

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