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Michelle Terriss
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Subjects: Law

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Self-Checkout Instructions

Self-Checkout Instructions

Steps to check-out a book:

  1. Scan the barcode on your TRU-ID card (barcode face-up).
  2. Scan the TRU barcode on the front of the book.
  3. Desensitize the book by placing it spine-down into the "V" shaped slot.
  4. Repeats steps 2 and 3 for additional books.
  5. Print or Email receipt (touch screen) for a record of your due date.Self Checkout Instructions

Return books to the drop box that is accessible from the hallway just outside of the Law Library.

Loan Lengths and Renewals

Reserve books can be borrowed from 2 hours to 3 days. See the book's spine label for the loan length. Reserve books cannot be renewed.

Books in "Stacks" can be borrowed for 8 weeks with up to 4 renewals. Please note that if another student puts a "hold" on a checked-out book, the original loan length will be shortened. You will receive an email to your mytru email alerting you of the new due date!

Introductory Resources

Navigating Law School and Beyond

A guide to all law library resources is contained in the Law research guide here.

A guide to the Practical Legal Writing resources is found in the PLW guide here.  The guide currently includes examples and explanations of the following:

  •     Memo to File
  •     Memo of Law
  •     Letter to Client
  •     Professional Email
  •     Demand Letter
  •     Notice of Application
  •     Notice of Civil Claim
  •     Order
  •     Affidavit
  •     Contract