New OCU copyright policy

A new Copyright Policy for Oklahoma City University was approved by Academic Council on November 14th, 2007. A copy of the policy is available at http://www.okcu.edu/library/OCU_Copyright_Policy.pdf

Weather Updates

For up-to-date information about weather conditions see http://www.weather.com/ . To check if the OCU campus is open dial 405.208.5871. The OCU Law Library's main telephone number is 405.208.5271.

If you are traveling and want to check on Oklahoma road conditions visit http://www.dps.state.ok.us/cgi-bin/weathermap.cgi or call 405.425.2385 or 888.425.2385. Drive safely!

Exam Study Room Reservations

The law library has group study rooms available for the exclusive use of OCU Law students. During exam periods groups may reserve available rooms for a maximum of four hours per day. You may reserve rooms up to one week in advance. The exam study room policy and rules are effective November 18th – December 14th. You may access the reservation rules at http://www.okcu.edu/law/lawlib/library_geninfo.php#roomrules Please visit or call (208-5271) the Law Library Circulation desk to reserve a room.

Exam Preparation Tools and Services from the Law Library

As exam time approaches, we would like to remind you about the following exam preparation tools and services available at the Law Library.

Exam Preparation Materials
If you need some pointers on how to prepare for Law School exams, the Reference Staff has put together a display of materials that you may find helpful. Located just outside the Reference Offices and across from the Circulation Desk, the display, brings together an array of study aids and materials on exam preparation and writing. Most of the materials on display are circulating resources. If you find materials that you would like to checkout, please feel free to take the material to the Circulation Desk for assistance.

Law School Past Exams
Many faculty members make their past exams available to students as a teaching aid. In an effort to provide students with the broadest possible access, the Law Library has obtained approval of some faculty to make the past exams available online. Instructions on how to access the online exams is available at http://www.okcu.edu/law/lawlib/library_lawstudents.php Print copies of the exams are also available for checkout at the Circulation Desk.

Study Rooms
The law library has group study rooms available for the exclusive use of OCU Law students. During exam periods groups may reserve available rooms for a maximum of four hours per day. You may reserve rooms up to one week in advance. Exam study room policies are effective November 18th – December 14th. Please visit or call (208-5271) the Law Library Circulation desk to reserve a room.

Extended Hours
Don’t forget the law library has extended hours during exams.

Law Library Hours During Exams

Regular Fall Hours

Monday – Thursdays 7:30am-11pm

Fridays 7:30am-11pm

Saturdays 9am-11pm

Sundays 1pm-11pm

Midnight-Extended Hours for Exams:

December 1-13

Monday-Friday…………………..7:30am-12am

Saturdays…………………………….9am-12am

Sundays……………………………...1pm-12am

Holiday Break (Interim) Hours:

Fri., December 14…….....……….7:30am-6pm

Sat., December 15………………..….9am-6pm

Sun., December 16…………….........CLOSED

Mon.-Fri., Dec. 17-21…..…..............8am-5pm

* Sat., Dec 22-Wed., Jan 2…….…CLOSED

You can always view the current Law Library Hours on our website at: http://www.okcu.edu/law/lawlib/library_geninfo.php#hours

Audio Case Files

AudioCaseFiles contains downloadable audio files of court opinions and podcasts from law professors and law students. The website contains cases from 1L classes along with some 2L and 3L subjects. To register: go to www.audiocasefiles.com and click “register.” Input your student information and law school provided email address. Registration is available to current OCU Law students and faculty only.

Smartphone / PDA Resources for Library Patrons

If you use a web enabled Smartphone, PDA, or HandHeld device be sure to check out the new OCU Law Library HandHeld Resources page. It features a version of the Law Library catalog optimized for viewing on handheld devices and links to Westlaw Wireless and other useful information and links for HandHeld users.

Foreign Law Guide Available Electronically

The Law Library has purchased online access to Reynolds & Flores Foreign Law Guide: Current Sources of Codes and Basic Legislation in Jurisdictions of the World. If you are looking for foreign law in English this resource is essential. Foreign Law Guide covers almost every jurisdiction in the world. For each jurisdiction it provides a summary of their legal system, a description of primary and secondary sources, links to sources available online, and lists major laws by subject. This is an indispensable resource for foreign law research. Please note that the print version of Foreign Law Guide available in the Reference Wing will no longer be updated.