Remote access to many of the Law Library's databases and licensed electronic products is now available through the Electronic Resources section of the Law Library homepage.

Authorized users will be able to connect to these resources using valid NetID usernames and passwords when accessing the web resource links from laptops connected to the AirOrange wireless network and from computers outside the College of Law.  The resource links on the Electronic Resources web pages contain annotations which provide information on authorized users and access provisions. 

The licensed resource links are grouped on broad category Electronic Resources web pages (Full-Text Legal Databases, Indexes, Federal Resources, etc.) along with other library material and unrestricted websites.  These pages will see some re-organization with the introduction of additional services in the near future.   Please see our List of Databases for a list of the electronic resources and the pages where the links can currently be found.

When accesssing the web resource links from off-site computers or laptops connected to AirOrange, users will be prompted for their NetID usernames and passwords.  Authorized users entering valid NetID information will directly connect to the database or electronic resource.  NetID (formerly known as a ITS account) information can be obtained through Syracuse University's Office of Information Technology and Services.

Users connecting from College of Law-based networked computers will continue to directly access the resources without the NetID login prompt.

More About Licensed Databases
The Law Library licenses a variety of databases and other electronic products for use by authorized users, generally College of Law faculty, students and staff.  Some resources include Syracuse University main campus (Non-Law) faculty and students as authorized users.  Specific contracts and licenses for each individual electronic product define authorized user groups and access provisions.  The College of Law is contractually obligated to uphold these provisions.  Please refer to the resource annotations on the Electronic Resources web pages for information on authorized users and access provisions specific to each individual resource.  

Questions and issues can be directed to:  Robert Weiner, Electronic Services Librarian at rjweiner@law.syr.edu.