The main entrance is the only point of access to the Library. Without the prior authorization of the Law Library Director, access to the library after hours is strictly prohibited. Staff work areas, which include areas behind the Circulation Desk, are off limits to patrons. Destroying or vandalizing library equipment and materials is prohibited. Please respect library property, and report any damages to the Circulation Desk staff. The use of tobacco products in the library is prohibited.
Library hours are posted in the building, on the website and on Facebook. Please complete all circulation activity, scanning, and printing at least fifteen minutes (15) prior to closing. The computer lab closes fifteen minutes prior to the library closing.
Beverages
Library patrons may only bring beverages in approved spill proof containers.
Food
Food is permitted in the form of individual "snack size" containers of foods like chips, cookies, candy, granola bars, and other relatively non messy, individual snack foods. Please discard all foods containers in the designated trash cans near the study rooms, near the basement elevator lobby and the main library exit. All library staff members are authorized to enforce this policy.
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The library is a place for research and study. Loud talking or lengthy conversations are not permitted. In an effort to control the volume of noise in the library, there are two different noise zones in the library, the "Quiet Zone" and the "No Talking Zone". In the "Quiet Zone" short low whispered conversations will be allowed. While in the "No Talking Zone" talking will be totally prohibited. This location is for serious studying. Absolutely no talking will be allowed in this area, no exceptions.
Most of the first floor will be a "Quiet Zone" with short whispered conversations being allowed.
Exception, one area of the first floor, the tables and carrels in the Classified Sections around Aisles 120-136 will also be a "No Talking Zone."
The Law Library Basement is mostly a "No Talking Zone."
The section of the basement separated before the study rooms will be a “Quiet Zone”.
Cellular phone use is prohibited in the library and computer labs. Cell phones must be turned off or switched to the silent mode.
Patrons are asked to place the materials that they use on designated re-shelve book carts in the building. Library staff will re-shelve materials.
Personal property found in the library should be turned into the Circulation Desk where lost and found is located. Unclaimed items are used by the law library or given to a charitable organization. Our Lost and Found Policy is posted online.
The law library uses an electric security system to prevent unauthorized removal of library materials. A patron in possession of improperly checked out materials will set off an alarm when exiting and will be unable to pass. If the alarm sounds, all materials must be presented to the Circulation Desk attendant for inspection.
Help us to provide a safe study environment by reporting suspicious activity or individual(s) to the Circulation Desk so that we can alert the campus police. When the fire alarm sounds, library users must immediately evacuate the building.
Persons under the age of 18 may only enter the law library if accompanied by an adult.
A photo ID is needed to borrow materials from the Reserve Collection for use in the library by patrons that do not have a library account.
The Law Library does not allow any pets in our facility, except for guide animals. According to university policy, service animals are permitted in every area on campus unless posted due to safety concerns. Emotional Support Animals are not allowed in campus academic classrooms/buildings, dining halls, laundry rooms, recreational centers/gyms, labs, and/or study spaces.