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Scanning Services

Scanning and emailing of unique Law Library print resources for library users outside of the UW Law community

About Scanning Services

Public Visitors: How to place a request for a scan for an article or chapter of a book, or to view your existing requests. 

User Portal

How much does it cost?

We do not charge for our scanning services at this time.*

*As such, we reserve the discretion to decline your request due to limited staff resources. Please keep your requests reasonable. If you have questions about your request, you can e-mail us to discuss your request with one of our staff. 

When will I receive it?
  • We fill most requests within two to three business days.
  • We do not fill rush requests.
    • We will do our best to fill your request in the desired timeframe, but are unable to provide guarantees.

From your User Portal choose Requests from the top menu, then click Create request.

A form will open, pre-populated with your patron information. Select Article, Book (for book chapters) depending upon the item you are requesting.

Fill out the form as thoroughly as you can. Thorough and correct citation information means that we will deliver exactly what you need in a timely manner. Feel free to add explanatory information in the Comments field.

Click the SUBMIT REQUEST button. 

Policies

  • Who can use it?
    • All members of the public, regardless of their affiliation with the law school. 
    • Other libraries/librarians should go through regular ILL channels first or e-mail us for assistance. 
       
  • What can I request?
    • A unique source held only by the Gallagher Law Library
       
  • Can I get scans of Washington Practice?
    • No
    • Westlaw Campus Research is available to all UW Libraries borrowers from any UW Library.
      • We must decline scanning requests for printed materials available within Westlaw Campus Research, including Washington Practice. For more information, please see how to obtain a Borrower's Card and hours for UW Libraries locations.
         
  • What if I don't know exactly what I'm looking for or if you own it?
    • If you need help identifying material for your legal research needs it's best to start by reaching out to our Reference Librarians at lawref@uw.edu
    • We will scan and send material only when a specific, correct, and complete citation is given.
      • We cannot conduct legal research on your behalf.

Questions?

For questions about Gallagher Law Library's Scanning Services, contact us by email.

Copyright

The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Under certain conditions specified in the law, libraries and archives are authorized to furnish a photocopy or other reproduction. One of these specific conditions is that the photocopy or reproduction is not to be "used for any purposes other than private study, scholarship, or research." If a user makes a request for, or later uses, a photocopy or reproduction for purposes in excess of "fair use," that user may be liable for copyright infringement.

This institution reserves the right to refuse to accept a copy order if, in its judgment, fulfillment of the order would involve violation of copyright law.