• General Policies
• Access
• Borrowing
• Collection Development
• Federal Depository
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• Privacy

General Policies

• Borrowing Material
• Carrels
• Cell Phones
• Database Usage
• Fines
• Food, Drink, Tobacco
• Group Study Rooms
• Internet Access
• Lexis and Westlaw
• Noise Levels
• Office Supplies and Equipment
• Phones and Messages
• Photocopying
• Recycling
• Theft

Borrowing

Please checkout all material before removing it from the library and refer to our borrowing guidelines for more specific information on loan periods, overdue notices, and fines/replacement charges. Handle materials with care.

Carrels

Carrels are available throughout the library. Exclusive possession of a carrel is not allowed. Materials left in homesteaded carrels will be removed. During exam periods, carrels are for law student use only.

Cell Phones

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.

Database Usage

The law library subscribes to many specialized databases. In addition, Lemieux Library subscribes to many non-legal databases. Contact the reference desk or your library liaison for help using our databases.

Use of law library databases may be subject to restrictions. Information on licensing agreements is available through the Databases page. For further information, contact the reference desk.

Food, Drink, Tobacco

Beverages in closed containers are allowed in the library; food that is messy, smelly, or noisy is prohibited. Use of tobacco products is prohibited in the library.

Group Study Rooms

There are several group study rooms in the library. These rooms are available for law school student use only. Groups have priority over individuals. There is a two hour time limit per group per day. Click on Reserve a Study Room to make an online reservation. Rooms are not intended for recurring classroom instruction. Faculty should contact the Registrar to make other arrangements. Please contact the circulation desk at 206.398.4221 for additional information.

Internet Access

Internet access is available to faculty, staff and current students. Connect to the Internet in the library or on the wireless network using a laptop computer. Questions about laptops, network information, printing, and email accounts should be directed to the technology staff.

Lexis and Westlaw

Lexis and Westlaw are available to law students, faculty, and staff through the library's educational contract with the companies. These contracts limit use to law-school related work only: they may not be used for employment-related work. Review the user agreements with each system for additional information.

Lexis and Westlaw require passwords. Students receive passwords during orientation. Printouts may be picked up in the DDC. Faculty and staff can obtain passwords from Tina Ching.

Lexis and Westlaw instruction for students is initially provided during their first year; advanced and refresher courses for all students are scheduled throughout the year. For training, students and faculty can contact the vendor representatives:

LexisNexis/WebCourses: Aaron Meyers

Westlaw/TWEN: Zachary Gose

Noise Levels

Be courteous and keep noise levels down, including in the study rooms. The 4th floor is designated as a quiet floor.

Office Supplies and Equipment

Staplers, a three-hole punch, scissors, tape, paper clips, and a heavy-duty stapler are available across from the DDC. Other office supplies are available for purchase from the bookstore.

Phones and Messages

Library telephones are for library business only. Library staff will not accept incoming calls for library patrons. Cell phones should not be used in the library.

Photocopying

The library does not have an in-house copy center; patrons are responsible for their own photocopying. The library has one self-service copy machine located in the reserve area on the 2nd floor. The copy machine accepts change, one and five dollar bills and Seattle University campus cards that have value added to the debit account. Value can be added to your campus card using eAccounts. Additional information is available on the “Campus Card” section of the OIT website. Cost for photocopies is $0.10 when using change and $0.055 when using your ID card.

Contact the circulation staff if you encounter any problems with the copy machine. Circulation staff can add paper and fix minor paper jams but cannot repair the machine. Staff will place a service call if required.

Recycling

Please place your recyclable paper products in the recycling bins dispersed throughout the library.

Theft

Theft can be a problem in any building. Please do not leave personal belongings unattended. The law library has lap-top security devices on carrels and study tables.