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Reference Services

Reference Desk

The reference desk is located on the left as you enter the library, directly across from the circulation counter. A professional librarian is available to assist you in locating materials in the library and answer any research related questions. Reference assistance is available at the reference desk during most hours that the library is open.

Reference Hours
Monday - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Telephone Reference

Phone Number: (909) 460-2061

Reference service by phone is available to our patrons. However, priority is given to patrons requesting assistance in person, which means there may be times when a reference librarian may not be able to answer the phone. Requests for reference service from La Verne law students, faculty, and staff are given priority over all other patrons.

Email reference service is also available to La Verne law students, faculty and staff. E-mail reference queries are answered daily during the hours listed above. To e-mail a reference question, use the Ask a Librarian form.

What can a reference librarian do for you?

A reference librarian can:

  • assist you in finding your way around the library and provide instructions on how to use the library materials, both print and electronic.
  • instruct you on how to use the library online catalog (LEOpac).
  • provide guidance on varied sources that will help you with your research.
  • assist you with your research using LexisNexis, Westlaw, Internet, and other electonic databases.
  • assist you in locating periodical articles and books on specific subjects and in identifying citations and references that are unfamiliar to you.
  • assist in locating materials that are not available in the library and refer you to appropriate sources and assistance outside the library.

A reference librarian cannot:

  • provide patrons with legal advice or legal interpretation under any circumstances as this would constitute the unauthorized practice of law.