Reference Desk Services

Photo of the reference area in Eckstein Law Library.
~ Temporary Change to Access & Services June 29 to July 19 ~

June 29 – July 5:  There will be no library services during this time.  Eckstein Hall will be closed from June 30 – July 5.

July 6 - July 14, July 19: All buildings on the Marquette campus will be locked during this time and Eckstein Hall will be accessible only to those with an MUID card. Those without an MUID card can make an appointment to use library resources during library service hours by calling the reference desk at (414) 288-3837.  Reference services via email and phone are unaffected.

July 15 - July 18: Eckstein Hall will be closed, and library staff will be working remotely. You are welcome to contact a reference librarian via phone or email for assistance during library service hours.

 


Current and updated information on reference service hours and access to the Eckstein Law Library is available on our Library Service Hours page; please check the page regularly or call before visiting for updates and requirements.

Reference librarians are available to assist researchers with questions related to locating and using legal resources in print and online. Reference librarians will not give legal advice or interpretations of the law. 

Public reference computers are available for legal research during reference service hours. 


Contact a reference librarian

Researchers may obtain reference assistance in the following ways: 

Telephone:  Reference assistance is available by telephone at (414) 288-3837.  Researchers are encouraged to leave a detailed voice-mail message if a reference librarian is not available to answer a call.

Email: Reference assistance is available by email. A reference librarian will provide an initial response to inquiries within 24 hours. Priority is given to those affiliated with Marquette University. Please note that email responses are not supplied within 24 hours when Eckstein Law Library is not offering reference services, such as during holidays or scheduled breaks; please see our Library Service Hours page for more details.

In-person Assistance for Public Patrons and Law Library Card Holders:  In-person reference assistance is available at the reference desk during scheduled reference hours; please consult the Library Service Hours page for all current reference hours.  Public reference computers require a login that is available for legal research during reference service hours.  Please follow all Eckstein Hall visitor policies noted on the Eckstein Hall Contact and Hours page

Law Students, Faculty, and Staff:  In-person reference assistance is available at the reference desk during scheduled reference hours; please consult the Library Service Hours page for all current reference hours. Law students may also request a scheduled research consultation.  More information on the benefits of a research consultation and instructions on how to request one are available on the Research Consultation page. 

Reference Hours

Our Library Services Hours page sets out all current service hours.