Library Rules

The use of the Law Library is a privilege extended to those who comply with the rules and procedures governing its use. Library privileges may be withheld from anyone breaking these rules or exhibiting disrespect for the Library or its patrons. Serious violations of the library rules will be reported to the appropriate disciplinary body.  

• The Library allows tightly covered drink containers, including plastic bottles and cardboard coffee cups.  If you bring food into the Library, please be respectful of fellow patrons.

• You must present a current, validated identification card in order to enter and use the Library, except the Federal Government Documents Depository Collection. If you wish to use the Depository Collection, ask to see the Reference Librarian. 

• Failure to return materials at the appointed time subjects you to a strictly enforced fine. (A complete schedule of fines is at the Circulation Desk.)

• Academic computer databases provided to JMLS by LEXIS-NEXIS and WESTLAW are only available to John Marshall students, faculty and staff. Alumni Westlaw passwords are only for use of alumni within the library and may be subject to further restriction.

• Library staff will not attempt to locate patrons in the Library.

• Carrels, lounge furniture, study room furniture, and other furnishings of the Library are not to be moved from their assigned locations within the Library.

• The use of portable telephones is not permitted in the Library. Please leave the Library or go to a stairwell before using such a device.

•  If you have violated Library rules, you may be asked by a Library employee to show your ID card. Refusal to do so is a violation of Library Rules.