Research Guides: Legal Databases by Subject: Libraries

Links to Selected Libraries and Online Catalogs

This is a selective list. Other databases may include additional resources relevant to the topic.

WorldCat - Database of library holdings across the US and beyond

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UB ONLY
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Information about books and many other types of materials held by libraries around the world. More Info
UB ONLY

WorldCat.org
Search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. Free.

Individual Libraries - Online Catalogs

USA / Canada

Library of Congress catalog
includes Law Library of Congress holdings
HOLLIS (Harvard Law Library Catalog)
LA Law Library
The second largest public law library in the United States. "This collection includes Federal and State materials, a comprehensive California collection and one of the nation's largest foreign and international law collections."
National Indian Law Library (Native American Rights Fund)
Devoted to federal Indian and tribal law. Includes the Tribal Law Gateway, research guides, online catalog, and many useful links.
Library and Archives Canada
--Voilà is Canada’s National Union Catalogue.
--Aurora is the online catalogue of published material held in Library and Archives Canada (LAC) collection.

Western NY

Other Online Catalogs (UB Libraries Guide)
Links to Online Catalogs from Western NY, southern Ontario, and the world

Beyond

British Library Catalogue
Peace Palace Library
The international law library serving the international legal community. Based in The Hague, the Library plays a essential role in the functioning of international law. The Library’s extensive collection covers international public and private law, foreign and comparative law, war and peace issues.
Other Online Catalogs
Links to Online Catalogs from Western NY, southern Ontario, and the world

Reminder

Don't forget to also consult
"Key Legal Databases"
for your research!

Key to Symbols

UB ONLY - Restricted to current UB-affiliated students, faculty and staff.

LAW ONLY- Restricted to current LAW students and LAW faculty.

IN-HOUSE- Accessible only in designated location (UB library or building).

PUBLIC- Free resource on the Internet, available to everyone.

Lexis+ (UB law students only)

Westlaw Edge (UB law students only)

In-House (inside UB Law Library only)

Public (free on the Internet)

UB Only (UB credentials required)