Remote Access to Law Library Resources

Access your case books and required readings remotely during the library closure

Winter 2020 Book List

Legal publishers are offering complimentary digital access to case books during online classes.  Each platform is different, please consult the access instructions, alphabetically by publisher,  provided below.  Please note, not all Book List materials may be available through these services.  Complimentary access to these materials has expired. 

Not sure who publishes your case book?  Check the Book List!

Lexis

Wayne State Law Library LexisNexis Digital Collection

Access book list titles published by LexisNexis via the digital library link.

West Academic Titles

West Academic

Complimentary eBooks to students

  • Please call West Academic at 877.888.1330 (ext.4) to setup your eBook
  • Please establish a West Academic account before you call in,  https://eproducts.westacademic.com/
  • This offer is only for required materials and for students who don’t have access to a print textbook.

Wolters Kluwer via CasebookConnect [Have Print Copy]

Red casebook with laptop showing CasebookConnect

Many students may already have ebook access to their casebook content via Connected Casebook Web site.  Use the access code  found inside the first page of your casebook.

Wolters Kluwer via Vital Source

Wolters Kluwer, in partnership with VitalSource, is providing free digital e-textbooks for students.

  • Visit bookshelf.vitalsource.com and log-in or create a Bookshelf account with their institution-provided email address. 
  • Instructions on creating a Bookshelf account for both students and instructors.
  • Once an account is created, log in and click on the “Explore” tab in the upper left corner of the screen. This tab provides access to the freely available e-textbooks.

Please visit the FAQ for the VitalSource Helps Program to learn more.

Helpful Resources

The library databases are available online  any time and from anywhere.

Searching for a law review or journal article, classic legal treatise or current newspaper? 

Use the Library Article Databases

Need a nutshell, hornbook or a CALI exercise?  Use your study aids subscriptions.

Interlibrary Loan & MEL Loans

Interlibrary loan and MEL have ceased during the library closure.  If you have materials from other libraries, please hold on to them.  Fines will be forgiven and materials can be returned once libraries have reopened.    Please consult the Library FAQ, "Can I Still Access ILL?", for additional information.

 

Need Research Help?

We're available to help.  Please contact a law librarian for assistance:

Jan Bissett                         
Michelle LaLonde     
Kathryn Polgar         
Michael Samson      

You may also submit a question via Ask A Librarian or Chat via the WSU Libraries.