Marvin & Virginia Schmid Law Library

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  • Reference help is available Monday-Friday from 9am-12pm/1pm-4pm. Contact lawref@unl.edu or 402-472-3547.

Research Guides

Schmid Law Librarians have created a series of guides that provide research assistance for various subject areas, topics, and classes. The guides include bibliographies of useful resources as well as research tips and suggestions. Examples of available guides include real estate transactions, water law, and Native American law.

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Nebraska Legal Resources

Use our Nebraska State Law Resources Guide to access recent opinions from the Nebraska Supreme Court and Court of Appeals, as well as selected opinions from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals and other federal courts. The Guide also provides access to local municipal codes and other resources from Nebraska Administrative Offices. 

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Nebraska Public Library Toolkit

The Nebraska Public Library Toolkit provides helpful links to Nebraska primary legal resources, including court opinions, statutes, regulations, and the Nebraska Constitution. The Toolkit also contains links to resources commonly needed by self-represented litigants, including forms, directories, and virtual self-help centers.

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Patent & Trademark Resource Center (PTRC)

The Schmid Law Library's PTRC is a complete resource for entrepreneurs and inventors who are looking to register their own trademarks or want to file their own patents. The PTRC can provide guidance on how to search for patents or trademarks and file appropriate applications.

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Archives

The Schmid Law Library has archival materials for J. Lee Rankin, former U.S. Solicitor General and Nebraska Law alumnus.

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Policies and Services

We strive to maintain a comfortable atmosphere for all library users to conduct research and study, and ask all users to be courteous and respectful of others. Feel free to bring in covered beverages, small snacks, and find a comfortable space.

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Building Our Community

The Marvin and Virginia Schmid Law Library reopened after undergoing a facelift that includes new and rejuvenated spaces for our community. The $6 million renovation added two state-of-the art classrooms and allows our talented faculty to teach students the latest techniques for using technology and digital resources to solve problems and advance justice. 

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Library Hours

August 6-19, 2023
Monday-Friday, 7am-5pm
Saturday-Sunday, 9am-5pm
Sunday, August 13, CLOSED

August 20-November 19, 2023
Monday-Thursday 7am-12am
Friday, 7am-10pm
Saturday, 9am-10pm
Sunday, 9am-12am

Labor Day Weekend, September 1-4, 2023
Friday, September 1, 7am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday, September 2-3, 9am-5pm
Monday, September 4, 9am-12am

Thanksgiving, November 20-25, 2023
Monday, November 20, 7am-12am
Tuesday, November 21,7am-10pm
Wednesday, November 22, 7am-5pm
Thursday, November 23, CLOSED
Friday, November 24, 9am-5pm
Saturday, November 25, 9am-5pm

FINALS: November 26-December 13, 2023
Monday-Friday, 7am-12am
Saturday, 8am-10pm
Sunday, 9am-12am

Break: December 14-December 21, 2023
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday, CLOSED


Reference Assistance

Monday-Friday - 9am-12pm & 1pm-4pm
lawref@unl.edu

Location and Parking

1875 N 42nd St.
Lincoln, NE 68583

Circulation Desk

402-472-3547

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