Beverages with secured lids are allowed in the library, except near copiers, computers, and other library technology. Food items like fruit, cold sandwiches, and other snacks are permitted. Patrons are expected to clean up any food or drink spills, and to dispose of trash in receptacles provided throughout the library and building.
Food is not permitted in study rooms. Beverages with secured lids are allowed. Patrons are expected to clean up after themselves.
Please turn off cell phone ringers upon entering the library and take all cell phone conversations outside the library. Do not hold cell phone conversations in the stairwells as voices carry.
Please be courteous and keep noise levels down, including in the study rooms. The 3rd floor is designated as a quiet floor.
The Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items. It is recommended that patrons do not leave personal belongings unattended.
In the event of an emergency, patrons shall comply with instructions from Library personnel.
The Library offers access to Westlaw on two terminals near the circulation desk. Patrons can use this access during the library's staffed open hours.
The Law Library prohibits activities that present health or security risks, are illegal, disrupt normal library operations, or damage library and law school resources. All patrons are expected to comply with University policy, Law School policy, the Bierce Library Acceptable Behavior Policy, and all law library policies.
Examples of prohibited conduct include, but are not limited to:
Although the Library reserves the right to require anyone violating the Code of Conduct to leave library property, the library generally will follow these steps when a violation occurs:
Library and law school personnel may, in their discretion, call UAPD for assistance as needed. The library reserves the right to enforce this Code of Conduct consistent with safety, health, legal, and other relevant considerations, and the library will comply with all applicable laws. In addition, patrons must comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Suspected illegal activity will be reported to UAPD. Violations of law may result in a patron being expelled from the library, and/or other legal action, as appropriate. The examples listed above are not a complete list of violations but instead are intended to provide guidance. The Associate Dean of Library and Information Services and other Library personnel are authorized to determine what constitutes disruptive behavior.
The School of Law Library, its librarians and staff do not provide legal advice and counsel. Individuals who have legal questions should contact an attorney. Assistance locating an attorney is available from organizations such as the Akron Bar Association Lawyer Referral and Information Service, which may be reached at (330) 253-5038.
Librarians are available to answer questions about tools and resources that may be helpful when researching a particular topic. Reference librarians are usually available Monday-Friday from 8-5. However, librarians are often teaching classes, meeting with students, or in committee meetings. We encourage you to make an appointment by calling (330) 972-7330 or emailing us to ensure a reference librarian is available.