The library provides patent, trademark and copyright searches to local entrepreneurs and independent inventors, referred to us by the above institutions. In recent years, the library has ranked in the top quarter of all law school libraries for new titles added, and has been expanding in the areas of videotapes, software, and other non-print media. The library is a selective depository for U.S. Government. and Kansas documents. It maintains a local public documents room for the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and participates actively in the Mid-America Law School Library Consortium. The collection is housed in a modern, three-story facility within the law school, and a major library addition was dedicated June 13, 1992.
Professional development is encouraged.
The library subscribes to major computer publications. Evaluation Plan Written annual reports, if requested, will be prepared by the project coordinator for presentation to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Washburn Law Library will conduct an annual user satisfaction survey, to determine how well the system has met user needs. These surveys will also evaluate the effectiveness of the online searching workshops given to the users. Periodic library advisory meetings will be conducted.