From "Abstract" to "Wildcard", these resource guides allow you to look up simplified definitions of words you may hear in relation to MacMillan Law Library.
The ACRL (Association of College & Research Libraries) also has a simplified definition of library terms glossary, along with a multilingual language table that translates these terms into: Chinese, Korean, Japanese, French, Spanish, Arabic , and Vietnamese.
Plain English Campaign's A to Z of Legal Phrases: This glossary of legal phrases should prove helpful to simplify definitions of legal terms.
Glossary of Legal Terms from the United States Courts: This resources, provided by the U.S. government, gives descriptions of common legal terms in a formal way.
Black's Law Dictionary: The most useful book of legal definitions.
On top of all the resources listed here, you can meet with Prof. Schaetzel about which resources might fit their needs the best.
You can schedule a meeting with her by following this link.
MacMillan Library Hybrid Research Services:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
MacMillan Library Building Hours (May 12, 2025 - August 18, 2025)*:
Monday - Friday: 9am - 6pm
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
*Closed May 26, June 19, and July 4, 2025
Reference Desk:
Monday: 1pm - 3pm
Tuesday: 1pm - 3pm (Virtual only)
Wednesday: 10am - 12pm
Thursday: 10am - 12pm (Virtual only)
Friday: Closed
Saturday and Sunday: Closed
IT Help Desk:
Monday - Friday:
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Emory Law Archives:
Physical archives: By appointment only.
Digital archives: More information available here.
Limited remote services are available on a case-by-case basis.
Questions? Email Anna Sturgill, Law Librarian for Archives and Assessment Services