Library Notice

Find the Best Library Databases for your Research!

Our A-Z Databases list includes links to law library and other databases available to UC Davis Law students for legal and inter-disciplinary research. You can access the A-Z Databases list from our main page by clicking on "Databases." The list is searchable by subject or key word.

Chat with a Reference Librarian

The library is testing a new chat service. Click the "Need assistance?" tab on our main webpage to access this service. Chat reference is an easy way to ask a quick reference question or set up a research appointment. The library's chat service is usually available while the library is open: 8 am to 8 pm Monday to Thursday, 8 am to 5 pm Friday, and 11 am to 5 pm Saturday and Sunday. Chat reference is only available to King Hall students and affiliates.

New Students: Start School with Swag!

Stop by the library lobby Monday to Thursday the first week of school to enter a contest to win a backpack stuffed with law student swag! Only 1Ls and new students are eligible to enter. A winner will be picked at 4:30 on Thursday, August 29th. Be in the lobby to pick up your prize or we will notify you by e-mail.

Welcome New Students!

Welcome to our new 1L and LLM students. The Mabie Law Library has created a LibGuide to assist you during your time at King Hall. Includes:

  • Carrels, passwords, and study areas
  • Past exams, study aids, and succeeding in law school
  • About the library
  • Meet your librarians
  • Campus information

Let the Library Help You Succeed at Law School

The library would like to help you succeed at King Hall. Please see our guide with library resources in digital and print formats, including study aids, exam prep materials, audio lectures, and past exams. And don't forget our librarians ! Reference librarians are here to answer your questions. Starting Monday, August 26th, we will be available:

Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Book Return, Carrel Clean out and Summer Carrel Self-Assignment

Book Return

All law library stacks items checked out for the semester must be returned or renewed by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20th, 2019.

Carrel Clean Out

All items must be removed from Carrels by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 20th, 2019.

All items left in carrels after Monday, May 20th will be discarded/donated.

Summer Carrel Self Assignment

Current UC Davis law students and UC Davis law students studying for the bar can sign up for a summer carrel.

Exam Prep Materials Available at the Library

Mabie Library has both digital and print materials to help you study for exams.

West Study Aids

The library offers a digital collection of exam prep and study materials that you can access from your computer or mobile device. Find the link to West Study Aids in the lower right-hand corner of the library's webpage.