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Expert guidance and support from our librarians

At Washburn Law Library, our librarians are not just avid readers, learners, and educators; they are your dedicated guides in the realm of legal research. Committed to assisting you in finding the legal information, resources, and tools you need, our knowledgeable librarians transform the library into a welcoming hub for academic exploration and community engagement. 

What we can help you with

Library staff cannot interpret or explain the law to you or advise you on what laws apply to your situation. They cannot give such legal advice because it would constitute the unauthorized practice of law. 

Library staff can: 

  • help you identify and locate needed legal materials in the Reference Collection and elsewhere in the library
  • instruct in the use of various legal resources in print, microform, and electronic formats 
  • locate facts such as names and telephone numbers 
Reference librarians are available for research consultation Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please email us at libraryref@washburnlaw.edu or call 785.670.1088.

Law Library Hours

Law students, faculty, and staff can access the law library 24/7, 365 days per year. 

To use the door, hold your iCard next to the device (no swipe needed), wait for the green light, enter the library. Printers and scanners can be used. If you need to check out a book please return to the library and do so during normal business hours. 

Public summer hours (May 19 to July 27)

  • Monday to Thursday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Friday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday: Closed 
The Law Library is closed when the university is, including on Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and when the University is closed for winter break. Check the university academic calendar to see when the university is closed.

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Contact the Law Library

Robert J. Dole Hall
Upper Level, East Wing
1700 SW College Ave.
Topeka, KS 66621