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Academic Success Collection at Zief

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Academic Success Collection at the Zief Law Library

At the Dorraine Zief Law Library, we’re committed to providing our law students with the resources they need to excel in their academic careers. Our Academic Success Collection is specially curated to support your studies and help you navigate the challenges of law school.

Key Features of Our Collection

Comprehensive Study Aids: Our collection includes over 180 eBook study aids from the Aspen Learning Library, featuring popular series like Examples & Explanations, Glannon Guides, and Emanuel Outlines. These resources offer highlighting, note-taking, and printing options to enhance your study experience.

LexisNexis Digital Library: Our students have access to more than 100 eBook study aids and casebooks covering over 50 law school subjects, including all first-year and California Bar exam topics. This collection also features audiobooks for those who prefer auditory learning.

Subjects Covered

Our Academic Success Collection spans a wide range of legal topics, ensuring comprehensive coverage of your 1L and upper division curriculum. Some key areas include:

  • Constitutional Law
  • Contracts
  • Torts
  • Criminal Law and Procedure
  • Civil Procedure
  • Property Law
  • Legal Writing and Research

How to Access the Collection

As a USF law student, you can easily access these resources either in print or through our A-Z Database List located on the Zief Law Library homepage. Simply log in with your USF credentials to start exploring the wealth of materials available to support your studies. If you are having trouble accessing any database, please contact a research librarian.

Beyond the Collection

Remember, the Academic Success Collection is just one part of our commitment to your success. Our research librarians are always available to provide expert research assistance and training to help you make the most of these resources. We encourage all USF Law students to take advantage of this valuable collection. Whether you’re preparing for exams, working on a paper, or simply looking to deepen your understanding of a legal concept, the titles in our academic success collection are here to support your academic journey. Visit the Zief Law Library today and discover how our Academic Success Collection can enhance your law school experience!

Group Study Rooms and Interview Rooms Available

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Are you looking for a new place to study? Try one of our nine Group Study Rooms or our Virtual Office Hour/Interview space on your next visit to the library. Our study rooms offer a variety of features to help you and your colleagues work or study collaboratively.

The “Five-A’s” of Zief’s Group Study Rooms:

Access: Our group study rooms are available to all current USF law students, faculty, and staff. Each offers a variety of essential resources. Group Study Rooms can accommodate 2 to 8 people for up to two hours at a time and are equipped with large tables, whiteboards, power outlets, and big-screen TVs suitable for screen sharing. Our Virtual Office Hour/ Interview space offers students a private, professional environment for virtual meetings.

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Law Library Hours: Fall Semester and Labor Day Holiday

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Hi All!

The law library will have the following hours for Fall 2024 and adjusted hours for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday:

Fall 2024 Hours:

Monday-Thursday: 8:00am – 11:00pm

Friday: 8:00am – 8:00pm

Saturday: 9:00am – 8:00pm

Sunday: 10:00am – 11:00pm

Adjusted Labor Day Hours:

Saturday-Sunday, August 31 and September 1: 10:00am-6:00pm

Monday, September 2: Closed

For a full calendar view of our current and upcoming hours, visit our Law Library Hours of Operations website. We look forward to seeing you this Fall!