Marvin & Virginia Schmid Law Library

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  • The library is closed for the remainder of the day as of 6pm on Tuesday, March 21st due to maintenance.
  • 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.

Patents and Trademarks

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

January 16-March 9
Monday-Thursday, 7am-12am
Friday, 7am-10pm
Saturday, 9am-10pm

March 10-18
Friday 10th, 7am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 11th & 12th, 9am-8pm
Monday-Thursday 13th-16th, 7am-10pm
Friday 17th 7am-8pm
Saturday 18th, 9am-8pm

March 19-May 4
Monday-Thursday, 7am-12am
Friday, 7am-10pm
Saturday, 9am-10pm
Sunday, 9am-12am

May 5-11
Friday 5th, 7am-12am
Saturday 6th, 8am-10pm
Sunday 7th, 9am-12am
Monday-Thursday 8th-11th, 7am-12am

May 12-21
Friday 12th, 7am-12am
Saturday 13th, 8am-10pm
Sunday 14th, 9am-12am
Monday & Tuesday 15th & 16th, 7am-12am
Wednesday 17th, 7am-8pm
Thursday & Friday 18th & 19th, 7am-5pm
Saturday & Sunday 20th & 21st, 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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