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John A. Weir Memorial Law Library

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2nd Floor, Law Centre
University of Alberta
Edmonton, Alberta
Canada, T6G 2H5 Phone (780) 492-3371 Fax (780) 492-7546

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Hours

  • For May through August, 2013:
  • If you require materials from the Law Library, click Place Hold in the Library Catalogue.
  • Your materials will be available for pickup at the library of your choice.
  • If you need help with in-depth research or want to book an appointment with a librarian, please fill out the form here.
  • For all other questions, please contact the Rutherford Library Service Desk at (780) 492-5791.

About the Weir Law Library

The Weir Library has a strong research collection in primary and secondary materials from the common law Anglo-American jurisdictions. It consists largely of English language material, with some French language material from Quebec. Selected materials are collected from the European Union and Pacific Rim countries. While the emphasis is on common law, civil law material is collected for Quebec, Scotland, and Louisiana. The government documents collection of Canadian federal and provincial government documents includes parliamentary, legislative and departmental materials, and administrative decisions. Material is available in print and/or electronic format.

Restricted Materials

Materials shelved in the Reference Area and Special Collections Room are restricted to use in their respective areas. It may be necessary on occasion to restrict other materials.

Locations in the Library Catalogue

Indicates specific areas within the Law Library. On Shelf means the general open shelving on floors 2 and 3. Other locations include:

 

  • Reference: Reference Area, 2nd Floor
  • Reserve Desk: Request by call number at the Service Desk
  • Special Collections: Request admission at the Service Desk