Labor Day

Yes, we are open on Labor Day, and  will have staff here to help you at both the Circulation and Reference desks from 10am-6pm.  Our regular Saturday and Sunday staffing hours apply.

Enjoy the last "unofficial" weekend of summer.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Farewell and Welcome

As we say farewell to Summer Hours in the Library we look forward to welcoming new students and welcoming back returning students.

As of Monday, we will resume regular Library hours.  Please note our regular Reference desk hours will  be someone different this semester.

Regular Library hours are:
Mon-Thurs - 8am - 9pm
Fri.  8am - 6pm
Sat, Sun - 10am - 6pm

Good luck all with the coming semester.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Library Hours change

For the next several months, there will not be any Reference librarian available on Sundays.

If you are a member of the Hofstra community, attorney or judge, please use our email reference service - hofstralawlib@gmail.com.  A Reference librarian will respond to your question during Reference Desk hours.   Details are posted at the Reference desk.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

MLK Day

The Library will be open - with our ever friendly staff and librarians ready to help you at the Circulation and Reference desks - 10am - 6pm on Martin Luther King Day.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

We're Back!!!

And welcome back to all.  I hope you joined me in having a restful, enjoyable break.  I, for one, am ready to get back on the prowl.  

The Library has resumed our normal hours as have the Reference librarians.  Please check the links since there have been some changes since last semester.  Also, we will be open abbreviated hours (10a-6p) for Martin Luther King day.

Have fun in your Spring classes!

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Hours next week

For those who want to rest in between feasting next week here are the Library access hours.  Please note that there will be times when there is no swipe access.

Wednesday, November 26 -  8:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Wednesday, November 26  - 6:00 P.M. – MIDNIGHT (Swipe Access only)
Thursday, November 27 (Thanksgiving) CLOSED (No Swipe Access)
Friday, November 28 SWIPE ACCESS ONLY - resumes at  8:00 A.M.
Saturday & Sunday, November 29-30  -  10:00 A.M. – 11:00 P.M.

Safe travels to your Turkey day celebrations.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Laboring on Labor Day

Yes, I will be laboring on labor day - meaning the Library will be open.  You can get both Reference librarian assistance and access to Reserve materials at the Circulation desk 10am-6pm.

In other interesting news, check out the following free e-books for your classes:

2015 Federal Rules of Evidence http://www.cali.org/books/federal-rules-evidence-2015

2015 Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure http://www.cali.org/books/federal-rules-criminal-procedure-2015

2015 Federal Rules of Civil Procedure http://www.cali.org/books/federal-rules-civil-procedure-2015

Enjoy the long weekend.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Looking toward the 4th

I will be celebrating July 4th next Friday by finding a nice quiet place hiding from fireworks.

The Library will also be closed.

In my nice quiet spot, I will observe the 4th as I always do by reading the Declaration of Independence .  Sometimes, I also  like to visit the Library of Congress for more information on the Declaration.  For those of you more auditory historian/patriots try this YouTube video of actors reading the declaration (or for  NPR geeks).

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Unofficial start of Summer ???

Despite the continued need for my virtual fur, this weekend is the unofficial start of Summer.  The good news is the beaches are ready.  (According to my brethren beach watchers on the South shore, anyway).  The bad news is finding a warm sunny spot to soak in some vitamin D will take some patience.

If you are looking for a good window sill to sun, or want to get some work done before the Summer weather actually arrives, the Library will be open this weekend, but on the limited schedule as follows:

Fri. 5/23 -   8-5p
Sat. 5/24 - 10-6p
Sun. 5/25 -10-6p  (no Reference librarian available)
Mon 5/26 - CLOSED - no swipe card access

Enjoy the weekend and your Memorial Day celebrations.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

We will be here for you

Starting Monday, April 28, our ever-friendly, ever-helpful Circulation staff will be here until 11pm in case you need a study guide, flash cards or other Reserve material.  During exams, the Library will be open and staffed:

Mon. 4/28 - Wed. 5/14
Mon-Fri    8am - 11pm
Sat-Sun    10am - 11pm

For Reference librarian availability, see Reference hours.


Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Finally, Spring

And what would Spring be, without Spring Break?  While you go gallivanting in warmer climes, I shall heed the recent research on sleep and catch up on mine.  Consequently, the Library will be open on the following schedule:

Fri 4/11 - 8-5p
Sat, Sun 4/12-13 - 10a-6p
Mon-Thurs 4/14-17 - 8a-5p
Fri 4/18 - CLOSED*
Sat 4/19 - 10a-6p*
Sun 4/20 - CLOSED*

* No swipe care access (as of Thurs. 4/17 at 5pm)

We will resume regular hours on Mon. 4/21.  Enjoy your break!!

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Party and/or Nap time!

CONGRATS!!!!  First years, you made it through your first semester of Law School.  It gets easier (somewhat) from here.   Second, third years, another semester in the books (in a virtual world, I guess that would be cloud??)

On an informational note, the Library will be CLOSED Dec 24 - Jan 1.  There will be no swipe card access during this time.

Enjoy your well-deserved break and parties.  I am off for my well-earned naps.

See you in 2014.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Welcome back - Specifics

 If you need a Reference librarian, our hours are slightly different during intersession.  (The Library is open until 6pm on these days.)

Friday, 1/4 - 9-5
Sat., 1/5 - 10-6
Sun, 1/6 - 10-6 (not the usual 12-8)
Mon, 1/7 - 9-5
Tues 1/8 - 9-5

On Wednesday, Jan. 9th the Reference librarians resume our regular hours and will be here until 9pm.  See Reference Hours on our web site for the full schedule.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Library hours next week and the break

For any of you who, for whatever reason, want to come prowl with me in the Library before the holidays, here is our schedule:

Mon. Dec. 17 - 8am-11:30pm (no swipe card access after 11:30pm)
Tues-Fri -  Dec 18-21 - 8am-5pm (no swipe card access)

Sat. Dec. 22 - Tues. Jan. 1, 2013 - LIBRARY CLOSED (no swipe card access)

Wed. Jan 2 - Fri. Jan. 4 - 8am-6pm
Sat-Sun - Jan 5-6 - 10am-6pm
Mon-Tues - Jan 7-8 - 8am-6pm

Regular hours resume Wed. Jan 9.

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Hurricane Irene

Due to the impending visit of Hurricane Irene, the Law Library will completely close starting at 6pm on Saturday, August 27th. We plan to reopen at 8am on Monday, August 29th. You will not have 24/7 swipe card access during this period when we are closed. Make sure to check your Hofstra email and the Hofstra Campus Alert page for updates. Stay safe!

Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat

Closed Memorial Day

Reminder: The library will be closed on Monday May 30.
This includes 24/7 access. The library will be closed to everyone from 6 p.m. on Sunday until 8 a.m. on Tuesday.

Enjoy your holiday!


Ernster, the Virtual Library Cat