The librarians and staff will be
glad to provide instruction on using the
collection for research or physical
assistance accessing the collection as
appropriate.
Reference assistance is available during
the academic year Monday through Wednesday
from 8:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Thursday & Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. either at the
Reference Desk or on call. Weekend reference
service is available on Sundays from 1:30 p.m.
to 5:00 p.m. Excluded holidays and special Saturday hours are shown on the Law Library's "Hours" webpage.
Can I borrow materials from the
University Library?
Yes. Go to the University Library and
present your student ID. You should be in
their online system. If not, they will enter
you into their system.
What if an item seems to be "missing"
from the stacks?
Ask a member of the Law Library staff to
join the search. We may be able to identify
additional places to look.
If it is at the "bindery," we can
determine when it should be back and arrange
to have it available as quickly as possible.
What if I need an item
that is not available at either the Law
Library or the University Library?
Item(s) can be requested through
Interlibrary Loan. The request form and additional information is available at the Circulation Deck or on this site under Interlibrary Loan.
Online/Web-Based Resources
How do I obtain a LexisNexis ID or a
Westlaw ID?
IDs are issued during first-year
training.
What do I do if I have a
problem with my LexisNexis ID or Westlaw ID?
First, make sure that the ID is
registered online.
Second, if it is during the summer,
make sure that the ID was extended for
summer access at the appropriate website.
Summer access is available to students
taking classes, working for a faculty
member, or competing for law review/moot
court.
Finally, if none of the above works,
come see, call, or e-mail the Associate Law Librarian.
How do I use the Law
Library’s online/web-based resources from
home?
The Law Library offers a
proxy service which requires some set-up
in your Internet browser. The instructions
for setting up the proxy are available on
the Law Library’s WebCatalog at
http://lawlib.rwu.edu. Once the
proxy is functioning, all you will need is
to enter your name and Law Library barcode
from the back of your student ID.
How do I obtain the code
I need to register for and login to use the
CALI lessons from the CALI website?
Ask any librarian.
How do I obtain the
code I need to register for LoisLaw?
Ask any librarian.
Printing & Photocopying
The University and Law School are currently in the process are transitioning to new print/photocopy system. Under the new system,
Printing will be $0.08 per page with your ID or "ValuePort" terminal card.
Photocopying will be $0.10 per page.
Print/photocopy system update:
Free printing and photocopying has been extended through the Fall 2009 semester.
Beginning October 13, students will be required to swipe their student ID cards in order to print or copy.
A communication from the University to all students will be forthcoming before the Thanksgiving break with more information.
How do I obtain a print/copy card?
The RWU Law Student ID can serve as a print/copy card.
At the “ValuePort” terminal in Library Print Center which vends the cards. Cards may be purchased for $1, $5, $10 or $20 values.
Where do I add money to my RWU Law Student ID card?
At the Student Services or Food Services offices. The printing/photocopying account on the ID card is separate from the other (food, etc.) accounts on the ID card.
Can additional money be added to the ValuePort card?
Not at this time.
Can I use cash instead of a card?
Cash can be used to copy, but the cards are required to print.
Where can I obtain change?
The Law Library does not have change available. However, student services, the bookstore, or the cafeteria will usually oblige.
What do I do if the copier
malfunctions?
Notify the staff at the
Circulation Desk. For paper
jams or more paper, they will attempt to
resolve the problem. For more serious problems, they will contact the appropriate personnel.
What do I do if a printer
malfunctions?
If a
computer lab monitor is on duty, ask the
monitor for assistance. If a monitor is on
duty, a sign will be posted at the
Circulation Desk with the monitor’s
photograph to make it easier for you find
the monitor.
If no
monitor is on duty, ask at the Circulation
Desk. The problem may be one they can
resolve or they will request assistance from
the Public Services Assistant or a
librarian.
What if a card reader takes money from my card, but I do not receive my copy/printout?
Check first with the computer lab monitor or Circulation Desk staff for assistance. The problem may be one they can resolve or they will request assistance from the Public Services Assistant or a librarian.
Computers
How do I log in to one of the
computers in the Law Library if it prompts
for a login password?
Press <Enter>.
Who do I contact if I have
a problem with one of the computers or a
question about the software?
When available, check
first with the computer lab monitor on duty.
If no computer lab monitor
is on duty, ask the Circulation Desk staff
for assistance. The problem/question may be
one they can resolve or they will request
assistance from the Public Services
Assistant or a librarian, if available.
How do I connect to the
wireless network in the Law Library and Law
School building?
Open your Internet
browser.
At the "Security Alert"
screen, click <Yes>
Enter your e-mail login and
password with RWU at the end of the password as your User name & Password and click "I accept terms of service." [Password example: js1111RWU]
Click "Log In."
How do I log in to MyRWU?
The "Login ID" is the first
initial of the first name, the last name,
the 4th digit of the birth date [six for
January 6th, 0106], the last digit of
the student ID, and the last digit of the
social security number. Information on
the "Password" can be obtained on the MyRWU
website.
How do I log in to
Blackboard?
The best and method is to
log into MyRWU and select the Blackboard
tab.
If you choose to log
directly into Blackboard, the "User name" is
the number on the front of your Student ID
card. The number should have seven digits.
If not, add zeros to the beginning and the
"Password" is the first four letters of your
last name (in lowercase) and the last four
digits of your social security number.
