Using the Law Library

The resources on this page provide information about services available in the Charles B. Sears Law Library, including hours of operation, how to borrow books, and where to find a place to study. If you don’t see the answer to your question below, or if you need more information, Ask a Librarian.

  • Hours & Location
    6/26/25
    Hours of operation vary depending on location, holidays, and exam periods.
  • Study Spaces in the Law Library
    6/25/25
    There are plenty of comfortable, safe places to study in the Libraries. You’ll find silent, individual study spaces that are perfect for working alone, and collaborative study areas where you can work with a group on class projects and assignments.
  • Services for Faculty
    6/26/25
    Each full-time UB Law School faculty member is assigned a library liaison to support research and teaching needs and to answer any additional questions about our collection or services.
  • Law Practice Tech Hub
    3/7/25
    The Law Practice Technology Hub is here to help students learn the necessary technological competency required by the evolving legal industry. As future lawyers, students need to become familiar with technology and understand how it can be utilized in practice. Students will gain education and skills through courses, webinars, hands-on experience, and events to introduce them to innovative products.
  • Computers, Scanners and Printing in the Law Library
    6/25/25
    More than 400 computer workstations are located throughout the UB Libraries and our easy-to-use, touch screen scanners are free in every library.
  • Borrowing Materials
    12/20/24
    Your UB Card serves as your library card. Current UB students, faculty and staff may use their cards to check out books and other materials at any campus library.
  • Delivery+
    12/20/24
    Delivery+ is the free document delivery service the University at Buffalo Libraries use to provide library materials to faculty, staff and students. Use Delivery+ to request materials from any UB library or any library in the world.
  • Visitor Information
    12/20/24
  • Law Alumni Association membership Library benefits
    1/3/25