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Office of the Law Library

Researching at the Law Library

Access to Legal Databases

To ensure availability of a legal database terminal to access Westlaw, Lexis, and other databases, please make a reservation by filling out this form or by calling 614.387.9680.

Research Using Print Materials

Librarians will pull print materials like statutes, case reporters, and treatises for you to use at a study carrel. To save you time and allow us to address questions, contact us at libref@sc.ohio.gov so that we can have your print materials ready when you arrive. Check our catalog before your visit to make sure we have the resource you need.

Librarians are also available to email you reasonable amounts of pages scanned from our print resources. Use one of the contact methods below with your request and we will let you know if we can save you a trip.

Reference Services

There are two ways in which you can request assistance from a reference librarian:

  1. Send an email to libref@sc.ohio.gov with your research request.
  2. Complete the form below, which is the preferred method.

Library FAQ
Search for answers to frequently asked questions about the library and legal research.


Library Catalog
Online access to the Library's collection and your account information

Lexis eBook Library
Ohio attorneys in good standing can request remote access to our Lexis eBook Library by completing a Library Card Application. For all other patrons, the Lexis eBook Library is available only from the access terminals within the Library. Reservations are recommended.

Library Services
Circulation, photocopies, library cards

Online Databases
List of databases available for use at the Library

About the Library
History, collection, services

Library Art and Architectural Features
Artwork and unique architectural features of the Library

Digitized Documents

Contact Information

Office of the Law Library
The Supreme Court of Ohio
65 South Front Street, 11th Floor
Columbus, Ohio 43215-3431

Hours:

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Director:
Erin N. Waltz


 Library FAQ

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