Diana M. Priestly Law Library
The Law Library is named for its founding librarian, Diana M. Priestly, who was Law Librarian and Professor of Law from 1974-1987.
Students enjoy the informal seating with its comfy chairs and couches.
An overhead view of the stacks - there are over 180,000 volumes in the library.
The current periodicals reading area is situated near the entrance of the library.
Databases
To find legal research databases and other resources such as court websites use these links:
- Refined database list: For a selective list of databases organized by research topic.
- : For an exhaustive list of all available law related databases.
Collections
Locate both electronic and print materials available to UVic students.
- : Find books, articles, electronic sources, journals, government publications, and newspapers, as well as non-book materials such as videos and microforms
- : For materials recommended by professors for specific courses
Use the library
The Diana M. Priestly Law Library is open to the public and all university students regardless of faculty affiliation. However, some services are for UVic law students only.
Research help
The library provides the following research services:
- Ask a librarian: For help finding print material, ebooks, journals, and more.
- : On specific legal topics.
- : A series of short video tutorials for researching primary and secondary sources.
Law Library
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Regular Hours
- Mon-Thu
- 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM
- Friday
- 08:00 AM - 06:00 PM
- Sat-Sun
- 10:00 AM - 05:30 PM
Closed
- Mon-Fri
- Closed
- Sat-Sun
- Closed
Address
Law Library
Fraser Building
番茄社区
PO Box 2300 STN CSC
Victoria, B.C., V8W 3B1
Canada
Phone
250-721-8565