Smelly or greasy foods-which can damage the books and furnishings and have more potential to invite vermin into library premises-is prohibited. Please limit consumable food to pre-packaged snacks, or small pieces of fruit. Beverages (non-alcoholic only) must be in covered, spill-proof containers. The law library allows the consumption of beverages and food with restrictions. For more information on Public / Visitor access, please see the Public Patron / Visitor Access Guidelines entry on our About page. Public patrons / visitors are not eligible for borrowing priviledges. CLAS) should obtain these materials from their institution library first before in-person/walk-in borrowing transactions. Members who need additional forms to complete the checkout process (i.e. items eligible for circulation/loan based on their privileges). I-share, CLAS) with reciprocal borrowing agreements with DePaul must have a valid institution ID in order to check out library materials (i.e. Please note that although the reference librarians will assist users who need information, a reference librarian will NOT research or interpret the law for any patron.ĭue to space limitations, public access to the Law Library may be restricted during exam/study periods.Ĭirculation Policy - Borrowing Eligibility (In-person/walk-in borrowers):Īll DePaul patrons and members of consortiums (i.e. Reference Librarians are available to assist patrons with finding and using materials in the law library. All public patrons will be expected to adhere to general library polices and procedures in addition to guidelines for public patron / visitor library usage. Public patrons / visitors will be expected to show a valid government issued photo ID and sign-in upon entry to the law library. Although the library doors are normally closed, access is granted by swiping a current DePaul ID (issued to DePaul students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees) or by ringing the doorbell on the wall (for public patron / visitor access). There is an internal staircase and elevators to get to the other floors. The library occupies the 4th through 6th floors, with the entrance on the 5th floor. Housed within the Lewis Building on the 5th floor, you can enter the building from either Jackson Boulevard or South Wabash Avenue. Rinn Law Library is located at DePaul University'sĭowntown campus in Chicago. Rinn Law Library is to support the teaching and research functions of the DePaul College of Law and other DePaul University community researchers who need to use legal materials.

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