Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Use is restricted to the law library on the main floor, for legal research purposes only.
Upon arrival, present a valid photo ID to Campus Safety. You must sign the library visitor’s log.
*Hours and policies are subject to change without notice.
*Please see our Law Library Patron Code of Conduct and Building Access information.
Public patrons are welcome to use the Law Library's print resources and public access computers. Access to certain electronic resources are restricted to only students, faculty / adjuncts, and staff.
Public patrons do not have borrowing privileges.
Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging (717) 780-6130
Legal assistance is available free of charge to persons 60 and older. The service is limited to civil law cases and does not include fee generating cases.
Dauphin County Bar Association Lawyer Referral Services (717) 232-7536
The Lawyer Referral Service staff will match you with a Dauphin County Bar Association member who practices in the area of law appropriate for your legal needs.
Free Case Law
MidPenn Legal Services 1(800) 326-9177
Nonprofit, public interest law firm providing free civil legal assistance to low-income residents and survivors of domestic violence in 18 counties.
YWCA Domestic Violence Legal Clinic 1(800) 654-1211
The Domestic Violence Legal Center handles a wide variety of cases.
Westlaw Access (in library use only):
Dauphin County Courthouse, 4th floor, 101 Market Street, Harrisburg PA (717) 780-6605
East Pennsboro Branch, Cumberland County Library System, 98 South Enola Dr, Enola PA (717) 732-4274
Fredricksen Library, Cumberland County Library System, 100 N. 19th Street, Camp Hill PA (717) 761-3900
There is NO printing or copying available for visitors.
You can use the scan to email functionality on the copiers.
Connect to the "WUGuest" network.
When you open a browser window, you'll be prompted to complete the Guest Self Registration form.
You will need to provide the following:
ITS will respond with login information.
The library does not provide research services to the public.
We CANNOT provide legal advice, specify which laws might apply to a situation, interpret the law, or conduct legal research for you. Please do not ask us to.
If you need someone to explain the law to you, advise you on a course of action, draft legal documents or fill out forms, you should consult an attorney.