COVID-19 Guide to Library Services

Access to Materials

If your book is located at the Law Library and marked 'On Shelf Now' in Virgo, then you can grab it from our stacks! Make a note of the call number and check where that will be on the map.

Is your book at another UVA library? No problem! Use the 'Request item' button in Virgo and choose 'Law' as your Preferred Pickup Location. Note: you'll need to be logged in to Virgo to make a request.

Need a scan?

We know some students are working from a distance due to the pandemic, and we want to get you the library materials you need!

• For full books from any UVA Library, please use this form and UVA Libraries staff will contact you about options, like mailing the book to you.
• For chapters, articles, or pages from any UVA Library book, use the "Request a Scan" button in the Virgo catalog. (Note: If you don't see a "Request a Scan" button, that means your book is available to read on HathiTrust.)

Questions? Send us an email at refdesk@law.virginia.edu.

Interlibrary Loan

If you can't find your item via JournalFinder or the Virgo catalog, then you can request them through Interlibrary Loan.

Reference Desk

The 2nd floor Reference Desk is closed, but our library staff is still here to help you. You can find us at our virtual reference desk by emailing refdesk@law.virginia.edu. We look forward to hearing from you!

You can return library books to the Law Library book drop (located outside our doors) if you have Law building access. There is also a drive-up book return in the Central Grounds parking garage on Emmet Street. If you are not planning to return to Charlottesville, you can mail books to us. Contact refdesk@law.virginia.edu for details.

Researchers who would like to review materials in Law Special Collections should email requests to archives@law.virginia.edu. Special Collections staff will work with you to provide access to materials if possible.

Physical Space

The Library's physical spaces will re-open to students and faculty on January 19, 2021.  Our hours will be shortened: 8 am to 5 pm, weekdays only. Because the Law Building is currently locked (use your UVA Law swipe card for entry), community members will not be able to visit the Library. We hope to welcome you back soon!

Need to take your mind off things? The library offers access to streaming video and ebooks:

• Swank Digital Campus has hundreds of popular films. For classic films (think Criterion Collection) or documentaries, try Kanopy. If you're in the mood for Ken Burns, PBS has you covered. For more options like theater performances and educational videos, browse our full list of streaming media.
• The library has access to non-fiction ebooks galore. We also have some fiction in the EBSCO eBook collection. If you have a public library card, we strongly suggest checking their ebook collections too! Don't have one? Sign up online for a temporary JMRL elibrary card!
• Develop your creative and technological skills at LinkedIn Learning (formerly Lynda.com).

Other questions? Contact us at:

•   refdesk@law.virginia.edu