U.S Courts Library - 8th Circuit

Reference and Research Services
and Policies

Assistance with legal research is available to federal court personnel and on a limited basis to other government personnel, members of the local bar, and public patrons.

We ask that library users maintain a sense of decorum when using the library. Smoking, eating, and disruptive behavior are not permitted. Anyone who violates library rules or behaves in a disruptive manner will be required to leave and will be barred from re-entering the library.

For more information on photocopies, library computer use, or any other issues, please contact the library nearest you.

Click here to translate this page into another language. This feature is provided for informational purposes only and may not provide an exact translation.

Public Patrons: What We Can Do

• Locate available court information and materials
• Provide basic reference help (phone numbers, definitions, legal aid resources)
• Provide basic instructions for using legal materials
• Locate and/or verify citations
• Refer you to libraries that have materials we do not own
• Assist with photocopiers, printers, etc.

Public Patrons: What We Cannot Do

• Provide legal advice or opinions, or interpret any laws or legal documents
• Assist with preparation of cases or legal forms
• Provide in-depth reference or access fee-based information databases (such as WESTLAW or LEXIS)
• Check out library materials or borrow items from other libraries
• Do photocopying or make telephone calls
• Allow use of office equipment, telephones or supplies