Published on June 1, 2020  

As the summer 2020 term begins, the physical location of the Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library remains closed due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, although the building is not open, it is important to remember that online law library resources are still available to Cumberland Law students and faculty. The following are a few of the ways that you can utilize those resources.

The is the law library’s collection of databases where you can find links to databases such as Bloomberg, HeinOnline, Lexis, Westlaw, and many others. (Access to the databases requires an appropriate username and password). 

Consult Online Study Aids

Currently, Cumberland School of Law students have access to , , and the . (Some of the study aids may be available only on a temporary basis. Contact a Librarian to learn about any limitations on access).

Explore the

It is important to remember that some e-resources can be located through use of the . (In search results, electronic resources are labeled with an “e” in a red circle). 

Read the Blog

Check It Out is the blog of Cumberland School of Law’s Lucille Stewart Beeson Law Library. You can read it to keep up with the latest updates concerning law library resources and other library news. 

Contact a Librarian

Reference Librarians, Ed Craig and Leigh Jones (ljones17@samford.edu) are available to answer your questions about the law library and its resources. Also, you can chat with us through . 

Remember that we are here if you need us!