Please check under “Notices” (on the right side of the screen, under the Minnesota map) for any exceptions to our “open” hours or periods when librarian assistance will not be available.
On Friday September 28 the Law Library’s computer network will be down for some necessary maintenance and upgrades – this means we will have no public or staff access to computer or phone services from at least 8 am until noon or possibly longer.
Position Announcement!
The Law Library has an opening for a half-time (20 hours per week) Law Librarian, to begin in late December 2018 or early January 2019
We will be accepting applications from September 5 until 4:30 pm on October 12, 2018
Position details and application process may be found in this Law Librarian position notice
We are a Public Law Library dedicated to assisting the judiciary, local bar, local government, self-represented litigants, residents of Olmsted County, and members of the general public.
We provide access to –
- Legal Research materials for Minnesota and the Federal 8th Circuit. Electronic resources include WestlawNext, Fastcase, HeinOnline, and NCLC (National Consumer Law Center).
- Brief legal advice Clinics with volunteer attorneys through our partnership with Legal Assistance of Olmsted County on the topics of Expungement, Family and Financial.
- A Self-Help center and access to court-approved Forms for use by those representing themselves in Minnesota State District and Conciliation courts.
- Free CLEs (Continuing Legal Education) programs for local judges, law clerks and attorneys.
We do not provide “lawyer” services. We do not represent or advocate on behalf of anyone; we do not provide legal advice, opinion or interpretation. If you need these services, use our Help links to find a lawyer or advocate who can assist you with your case.