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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

Login page for user portal showing two login options one for UW Law Login and one for non-uwl aw login

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.

Screenshot of create request button

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

Screenshot of the different forms available for requesting materials

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?

    • Scanning Services are available to anyone not affiliated with the law school.
    • If you're part of another library, a librarian, or a member of UW Law, please use your regular ILL channels first - or email us for guidance. We're happy to help point you in the right direction. 

  • What can I request?

    • We can provide scans of unique print materials held only by the Gallagher Law Library that aren’t available through another public library in Washington State.
      • Please note:
        • If materials are available through a UW Libraries-licensed database, it isn't considered unique and we're unable to scan it.

  • Can I get scans of Washington Practice?

    • Unfortunately, we can't provide scans from Washington Practice or other materials available through Westlaw Campus Research. 
    • Westlaw Campus Research is available to all UW Libraries borrowers from any UW Library location.

  • What if I'm not sure what I need or whether 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
    • Once you have a specific, complete citation, we'll be glad to scan and send the material if it meets the above criteria.
    • Please note that we're not able to conduct legal research on your behalf. 

Requesting Court Briefs

The Gallagher Law Library is a depository of Court Briefs

To request a scan from the collection:
Please note:
  • A complete citation is required. 
  • Each brief must be requested separately. 
  • For brief requests, use the Court Briefs form.

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.