3.1.2024

Summer Job Opportunity:

Duquesne Kline Law Library “Student Assistant”

The Duquesne Kline Law Library is accepting applications for the 2024 Summer Session:

• (Approx. 12 Hours per week)

• Employment is dependent on availability to cover very specific weekly shifts.

If interested, please submit cover letter and resume to:

Chuck Sprowls [email protected]

*Unfortunately, the Duquesne Kline Law Library Student Assistant position is not available to graduating students, students also employed as Research Assistants, or other University positions.

Majority Judicial Opinions of Chief Justice Debra Todd by Dr. Joel Fishman Ph.D., M.L.S.

Please click the above image to access the entire pdf article.

“Legal Size” Paper (8.5” x 14”) Printing Tip:

·  Use either Printer B, or Printer C, in Print Center Room 218B. (Do not use Printer A, in Room 218B, for “Legal Size” (8.5” x 14”) paper). Additionally, you can use either printer located in Room 117.

·  Request several sheets of Legal Size paper at the Service Center (or posted on cabinet in Print Center)

·  Place legal size sheets in Tray 1 (Door on right side of Printer), before clicking “print”, in Lab Print/Paper Cut interface.

Please Do Not Use Disinfectant Cleaner on Study Room/Classroom Whiteboards - Use "Expo" Cleaner only!

Disinfectant cleaners like Clorox spray, or disinfectant wipes, will make the whiteboards basically unusable. Writing from "Expo" markers will not be able to be erased due to trace residue/film.

Please only use the spray bottles marked "Expo" on the bottle, to clean/erase Whiteboards. Doing so will allow the next user access to a usable whiteboard. Thank you for your attention in this matter.

Heavy Duty Stapler tips:



We've noticed jammed heavy duty staplers in the Print Center. This is due to misuse. Rest assured, the staplers are new and in perfect working order. If you need help using the heavy duty staplers, or any equipment, please let a Library Aid know, and they will be happy to assist. Otherwise, here are some tips for using the large staplers:

·   Do not staple documents thicker than 3/4 inch. Please consider and alternative binding method for larger documents. For instance, using the hole punch, and storing the document in your binder, or using a large binding clip.

·   Use the slide guide, to select the desired position on your document where you want the staple to be located, before actually stapling.

·   Press lever steadily, in one motion, with a moderate amount of force, from a standing position, for leverage purposes, in a downward direction, and follow through gently to seat each staple properly.

·   Do not use too much force, and/or pound/jam/bash/grind the lever at the end of the motion. Doing so will cause the staple to stick.

·   Do not pump/press the lever multiple times. Doing so will result in multiple staples fed out of the device, jamming staples into the stapler and/or your document.

·   If necessary, ask a Library Aide for assistance, or to staple the document for you.

·   Please be considerate of the next user. If you jam the stapler, please let the Library Aide know so that they can fix it.

*Pliers located at Service Center Desk for removing/pulling especially bent staples from your hardcopy document.

Quiet in the Duquesne Kline Law Library, Please!

Your Fellow Law Students Need Your Help Maintaining Quiet Study Atmosphere

At the request of your Fellow Students and Student Government Representatives:

Please finish conversations outside of the Law Library. You can return when you are finished.

Cables Posted Permanently in Study Rooms that also Contain an HD Monitor, AND Several Xcellon Apple Adapters Available at the Service Center Desk

Please Help Keep Noise to a Minimum in Study Rooms

Please report noise to the Duquesne Kline Law Library Service Center Desk, or [email protected]

Course Reserves Text Books

The Duquesne Kline Law Library maintains a reserve collection of course text books. You can search for course reserve books in LOCATE catalog. Reserve Books may be checked out for two hours, in Duquesne Kline Law Library use only. You can search for course reserve books by instructor name, or by course name.

PLEASE NOTE: Past exams, and other photocopy material are not part of the reserves collection.

• Instructors need to utilize Canvas, or other courseware, to share past exams, readings, and other material with their students.

• Instructors, please see the administrative assistant, on your office floor, for assistance with past exams, readings or other material for your Canvas site(s).

• Instructors should consult the Law IT department, via email [email protected]) for assistance with posting course material to your Canvas site

"Lab Print" System at the Duquesne Kline Law Library

The Printers in the Duquesne Kline Law Library (Print Center 218B and Room 117) now utilize "Lab Print" to release print jobs. Lab Print is the print management system utilized across campus, in conjunction with the Thomas R. Kline School of Law IT Department, and the Duquesne University Computing Technology Service (CTS). Please see below poster for details. Also visit the CTS web page on printing for comprehensive information and instructions.

IMPORTANT: Please visit and read these "Lab Print" Details.

DU Campus Color Print Option: Color Printing Available at the Student Union Building

You can submit color print jobs, through the "Lab Print" Interface, to be printed and picked up in the lounge area in the Student Union Building (across the hall from Starbucks), next door to the law school (color prints are fifteen 15 cents per page, each side).

Duquesne Kline Law Library Virtual Research and Reference Services

Chat and Email

Chat and email reference services are available to Duquesne University faculty, staff, and students. Chat is generally available Monday to Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will attempt to respond to email within 24 hours of receipt.

Email: [email protected]

In-Person Zoom Consultation Request

In-Person and Zoom Consultation Sessions

Duquesne University faculty, staff, and students can set up an in-depth research consultation session with one of our librarians. Consultations can take place either in person or via Zoom. Please use the email link to request a session.