Using the UCI Law Library

Access Policies

The UCI Law Library serves the education and research needs of its students, faculty and staff.

Due to limited seating, the Law Library is not available for general study purposes, except for UCI Law students.

All users of the Law Library are requested to cooperate with the Law Library staff in their efforts to provide an opportunity for everyone to use the materials as needed. Please ask for assistance at the Service Counter.

  • Please note: Due to ongoing remodeling, the Law Library is only open to UCI Law faculty, staff, and students.

Borrowing Privileges

At this time, the Law Library’s collection is non-circulating. All materials must remain in the Law Library at all times.

General Rules

  • The use of cell phones is not allowed anywhere in the Law Library. Ringers must be turned off at all times.
  • Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Law School, including the Law Library.
  • Library phones are for library staff use only. Telephone calls cannot be received nor messages taken, except in the case of an emergency.
  • Food is not allowed in the Law Library. Drinks - in covered mugs only - are permitted. Please report any spills immediately to a member of the library staff. Lack of cooperation may force the Law Library to change this policy.
  • Absolutely no food or drink is permitted in the Computer Lab. This policy will be strictly enforced at all times. Water fountains are located on both floors of the Law Library.
  • Signs may not be posted anywhere in the Law Library. No flyers, ballots, petitions, etc., may be left at the Service Counter without the permission of the Associate Director of the Law Library, Jessica Wimer.

Book Return

Library materials may be returned at the Service Counter or at the Book Return located at the Law Library entrance. All library materials must be returned during normal Library hours.

Re-shelving

Please do not re-shelve library books. Instead, leave books on a nearby table or book truck, or bring them to the Service Counter. Materials will be re-shelved by library staff as soon as possible.

Lost and Found

Please come to the Service Counter to inquire about lost and found items.

Fire Alarms

If a fire alarm sounds, please leave the Law Library immediately and DO NOT use the elevator. You may re-enter the Law Library only when the fire alarm has ended.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available on both floors of the Law Library, around the corner from the elevators.

Theft

Patrons are strongly cautioned against leaving valuables unattended in the Law Library. Immediately report a theft to the University Security/Police (949-824-5223) and to a member of the Law Library staff.