Library Notice

West Academic is offering temporary trial access to West Academic and Foundation Press® textbooks adopted for Fall 2025 courses. This access will be available during the first two weeks of the fall semester, from August 18 to September 8, 2025. 

To get started, follow these instructions to register.

Working on research this summer? The Mabie Law Library is here to support you. Whether you're assisting faculty as a research assistant or handling research at your internship, our librarians are available all summer to provide expert guidance and access to resources.

Summer reference hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (530) 752-0210.

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to feature a display showcasing books that celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of AANHPI communities. You can find this display in the library lobby. We encourage you to stop by and explore the exhibit, which includes the following titles:

• The First Fifteen: How Asian American Women Became Federal Judges (2021), by Susan Oki Mollway

Planning ahead for summer research or post-graduation work? Here's what you need to know about access to Westlaw, Lexis, Bloomberg Law, CEB, and other library resources.

Have questions about summer or post-grad access–or anything research-related? Stop by the Reference Desk or email us at [email protected]. 

Summer Access:

The Mabie Law Library is here to support your summer research. Below, you'll find information about upcoming training opportunities and how to contact us during the summer.

Monday, May 19 | 10 a.m. to noon | Zoom

Are you working as a research assistant for King Hall faculty this summer? Don't miss our specialized training session designed to set you up for success!

Here’s a fun post authored by our friends at Georgia State University Law Library. As you power through finals prep, we thought you’d enjoy their lighthearted take on legal research horoscopes! Enjoy! 

You can read the full original post here.

Final exams are approaching, and the law library is here to support you. Check out our resources and tips to maximize your study time and help you feel more prepared.

If you have difficulty accessing any of the materials or need assistance choosing the right resource, contact a reference librarian at [email protected].

Some of the available study materials include:

West Study Aids

The law library has created a guide on Researching Law School Papers. Topics include:

Welcome to the Law Student Research Corner! This is a resource created by law students, for law students. I’m a 2L at King Hall, and every few weeks this spring, I’ll highlight a legal research tool you might not know about. My goal is to share practical strategies you can use in your classes, summer jobs, and beyond.

This week I'll be taking you on a tour of two programs: Quick Check by Westlaw and Document Analysis by Lexis.

What are Quick Check and Document Analysis?

To celebrate Women’s History Month, the Mabie Law Library is proud to present a special book display that highlights the challenges, triumphs, and contributions of women throughout U.S. history. The exhibit is located in the library lobby, and we invite you to stop by and explore the collection, which features the following titles: