Reference Desk
The Reference Desk is located in the first floor library. During the academic year, a librarian is available at the desk:

Monday through Friday
8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Saturday
9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Reference by phone
Reference Librarians are available during the above hours to assist patrons by phone. The phone number at the reference desk is (415)565-4751. We give priority to patrons who are at the reference desk in person, so during busy periods at the desk, a reference librarian may not be able to answer your phone call.

Reference by e-mail

E-mail reference is a service of the Law Library for Hastings students, faculty and staff. E-mail reference queries are answered daily Monday- Friday.

Research Assistance
Students are encouraged to consult with a reference librarian for advice in planning their library research and to learn what library services might be useful to them. Librarians can assist in locating periodical articles and books on particular subjects, as well as by helping to identify unfamiliar citations and references. The librarians are also good sources of information on how to use the variety of research tools and computer services available in the library.

Library In-class Instruction
The reference librarians teach a number of legal research classes each semester.   The Library Instruction page lists the classes in which librarians have created web pages as a class research tool.

Advanced Legal Research
The Advanced Legal Research seminar is a 2 unit non-GPA elective offered in the spring semester. It is taught by Susan Nevelow Mart along with the assistance of the librarians at Hastings. Contact Susan for further information at