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Using the Law Library 

Library Security Information

Also note:

• Do not leave laptops or other valuables unattended.

• Do not admit individuals who do not have UCard access to the building or library after hours.

• For security incidents during library hours, contact our Access Services Librarian, Erin Schlicht (612-625-1547) or the Reference Office (612-625-4309) immediately. Both are located on the 1st floor (Plaza level).

• Call 4-COPS to report a suspicious incident.

• Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.

• Campus Phones are located:

  • First floor: in the hall near the entrance to the library next to the elevator

  • Second floor: next to the wooden doors near the stairs from the first floor and also between room 255c and 255d

  • Third floor: between 355c and 355d

  • Fourth floor: between 455f and 455g

• For facilities-related problems, such as broken fixtures, locks, or lights, contact Access Services Librarian, Erin Schlicht (612-625-1547) or eschlich@umn.edu or fill out the online request form at: library.law.umn.edu/incident_report.html

Photocopiers/Scanners, Printers & Fax

Photocopiers

Two photocopiers are available in the library on the Plaza Level just outside the wooden doors.  You must use a UCard or Gopher Gold card to pay for copies.  The charge to your card is $.17 per copy. You can purchase a Gopher Gold Card and/or add value to a Gopher Gold Card or UCard at the ValuPort machine located on the Subplaza Level of Mondale Hall.  The library is unable to provide change. For assistance in using the library photocopiers please ask the circulation desk staff.

Scanner

The library photocopiers may also be used to scan color or black & white images of documents.  There is no charge to scan items, but you will need to  bring a memory stick to save your scanned items.  Please ask the circulation desk staff for assistance in using the photocopier scanner.

Printers

For Law Students

U of M Law Students have access to network printers available at several locations in the Law School and Law Library.  For more information consult the Printing Overview for Law Students or contact the Law School Computing Services staff.

For Non-Law School Patrons

Printing for non-law school patrons is not available from any computer in the library.  Alternatively, you may bring a memory stick to download documents.

Fax

Fax service for U of M law students is available Monday - Friday, from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Law School's Career Center.

Fax service is also available from the Law Library Reference Office during the following hours:
Monday - Thursday 4:30pm - 8pm
Friday:  4:30 - 5pm
Saturday: 11am - 5pm
Sunday: 1pm - 5pm

Finals Quiet Zone

A few days prior to the start of the Law School exam period part of the first floor of the Law Library is designated as a QUIET STUDY AREA (see blue area of map below).

When studying in these areas please be sure to:

• Turn off the sound on your laptop
• Turn off or silence your cell phone
• Refrain from talking

Please observe the posted signs near this area and help us keep this part of the library as quiet as possible.

Please avoid walking through these areas, unless you plan to study there, and please keep your voices low in nearby areas as well.

If you are looking for a place to study in a group, please check the Conference Room Reservations Schedule for an available conference room. Conversation is also allowed in these areas of the library: library lobby, the 2nd floor "Loft" overlooking the library lobby, and the library stairwell from the 2nd fl. to the 4th fl.