The library initially closed by Executive Order on March 16, 2020. Though we have the Governor's approval to reopen on June 8th, we are still working on changes in our library to keep our community safe. Those changes will take a bit more time to complete, and, like other libraries, we will wait to reopen until our spaces are reconfigured to safely serve our community of users. The library will closed through the end of July. We will have further hours information as we approach that time.
The reference desk will continue to provide service by email request. Reference questions should be submitted via email at reference@law.msu.edu. Please note that due to varied staff hours, the reference desk phone may not be available and email is the preferred method of communication.
The library is currently closed.
If you have books checked out that were due after the library closed, your book due dates have been extended to June 30, 2020. To return books, you can drop them off at the MSU Library Book Return on Red Cedar Road. The drop boxes are on the north side of the road across from the football stadium. You can drive up to these boxes, and a Google Map is available here.
If you are out of town or otherwise unable to return your books, please contact the reference desk via email.
Some study aids are available electronically:
CALI offers exercises for students to complete to review legal material. Students should contact the reference desk for a password by emailing the reference desk.
West Academic Study Aids contain a variety of study aids and outlines. Students will need to log in using a NetID and password.
The Aspen Learning Library contains Wolters Kluwer and Aspen study aids and outlines. Students will need to login using a NetID and password.
The library no longer has complimentary access to electronic versions of the Bluebook, but students can purchase access at
https://www.legalbluebook.com/.
While the library is open we will continue to provide access to the reserve collection and the check-out time for these items is 24 hours.
While publishers graciously offered free access for the spring semester, access is no longer available. Students with particular questions can contact publishers directly.
