About the Library

In April of 2003, the library was renamed the Wheat Law Library in honor of Douglas D. and Laura L. Wheat, generous supporters of the library and the University of Kansas School of Law. The Wheat Law Library supports the legal research needs of the students and faculty of the University of Kansas. The library is also open to members of the bench and bar, governmental officials, and the general public. Any person desiring to use law books and other legal materials may do so in the library. Kansas residents not connected with the University of Kansas may borrow law library materials upon proper registration at Watson Library or at the Wheat Law Library.

Library Collections

Learn more about the general and unique collections at Wheat Law Library.
Student reading texts in Wheat Law Library

Wheat Law Library Team

Wheat Law Library has a dedicated team of reference librarians, technical services librarians and staff, and a research specialist committed to collaborating with KU Law students, staff, and faculty as well as the Kansas law community.

Public Services

  • Neal Axton - Reference & Research Librarian

    I answer legal reference questions specifically, but other questions generally. Patrons are encouraged to "talk nerdy" about research, ask me anything. Reference is a judgment-free zone. No question is too simple, no topic is off limits. My research interests include AI, internet law, game theory, and networking.

  • Trenton Keim - Circulation & Collections Manager

    I deal with the physical library materials for faculty and students, handle law interlibrary loans (no textbooks), handle fines and fees for law items, coordinate with other KU libraries to send and receive KU-owned items, and supervise the law students at the circulation and reference desks.

  • W. Blake Wilson - Director

    I lead the Wheat Law Library in supporting legal education, research, and access to justice at the University of Kansas School of Law. My work focuses on expanding digital resources, integrating new technologies like AI into legal research, and ensuring students and faculty have the tools and support they need to succeed.

Technical Services

Wheat Law Library
785-864-3025
University of Kansas
School of Law
Green Hall , 200
1535 W. 15th Street
Lawrence , Kansas 66045
Wheat Law Library

Visitor parking can be found at the Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage. You can get directions to Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage by typing "Allen Fieldhouse Parking Garage" into your GPS. Find more information on the KU Visitor Parking page. 

Contact the Library

Circulation Desk
lawcirc@ku.edu
785-864-3026

Reference Questions
lawref@ku.edu
785-864-3025

Electronic Services
lawerm@ku.edu