Law Library

Policies

Library Policies

The Law Library serves the students and faculty of the Valparaiso University School of Law. It is also open to members of the practicing bar, the Valparaiso University community, and the general public.

Borrowing

The Law Library does offer borrowing card privileges to the general public. Alumni of the Valparaiso University School of Law are entitled to free library cards; for all other persons, the cost of the card is $15.00. Library borrower's cards are valid for one year and also enable the card holder to check out materials from the Christopher Center for Library and Information Resources, Valparaiso University's main library. To obtain a borrower's card, please visit the circulation desk. Please keep in mind, however, that much of the Law Library's collection consists of non-circulating materials that may not be taken out of the Library.

Additionally, the Law Library is a member of the Academic Libraries of Indiana, Inc. (ALI), an association of all 72 of Indiana's academic libraries. Faculty and students of other ALI institutions are welcome to borrow any circulating Law Library materials with an ALI Reciprocal Borrowing Card.

Food and Beverage Policy

* No food is allowed in the Law Library or computer labs.

* Beverages are allowed, but only in closed, sturdy containers.

Cell Phones

Cell phone use is prohibited within the Law Library.