The Law Library has a tremendous number of tools to make source and cite more efficient and to help you find a great topic for a note or comment and to add the most complete and creative support to your arguments. This site is intended to give you as much information as possible, but be sure to consult with a librarian with any questions or problems. If you are not sure if a resource exists, ask! We have acquired many powerful tools in just the last few years.

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	Source and Cite Tips. Guide to efficiently locating materials. Procedures for Source & Cite in the Library PDF Sources for Source & Cite. Where to find the most common sources in digital equivalents. NUcat, the library catalog. The first source for locating most sources. WorldCat,a combined catalog of thousands of libraries. Use to confirm that a work exists under the title given, and find which libraries own it. Interlibrary Loan Request Page		Writing an Article or Paper Topical and Current Awareness Resources in Law. Use resources that legal scholars use to discover which issues are on the cutting edge; which issues are unresolved; and which issues are in the news and before Congress. Preemption Guide. If your topic or treatment is "preempted," it has been addressed by a previous writer in a way that makes your idea duplicative. A strong preemption search will ensure that you discover early on whether your planned research is likely to add to the field. These sources will also help you make sure that you've uncovered everything that could possibly add to your argument. The Top Twelve Resources You Must Use and Why. Complete Research Resources. This library site is intended to help you thoroughly research any issue. A few major sections: U.S. Government Resources | Foreign & Comparative | International Law | Historical Materials (including law) | Finding Articles & Papers (Non-Law)