Access & Policies
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Most of the Law Library's services and collections are available to all library users. Patrons must present a valid CSU I.D. (Viking Card), Cleveland-Marshall Law Alumni borrowers card, or Ohio State Bar card to gain access to some of the Library's services and collections.
The only animals permitted in the Law Library are those that serve patrons with disabilities.
Carrels are located throughout the Library, and are available as study space on a first-come, first-served basis.
The use of cellular phones is discouraged throughout the Law Library and is specifically prohibited in designated "quiet areas," the Computer Lab, and all hallways in the Law Library. Please be respectful of those who are trying to study. We recommend you leave the Library if you need to talk to anyone on a cellular phone.
A change machine is located near the Information Services Desk. It dispenses dimes only. Library staff at the Information Services Desk cannot give out change.
Personal computers, located in the Law Library's PC Labs (First Level), are available for Cleveland-Marshall students.
Throughout the year, Library staff prepare exhibits in the display area near the main entrance. Topics of current interest to the Law School community are chosen. Student groups are encouraged to contribute suggestions and ideas.
For general medical emergencies or to reach the police or fire department, and all other Campus emergencies dial 9-1-1 from any campus phone. From a cell phone, dial 9-1-1 and ask the operator to connect you with the CSU police. Cleveland State University recommends specific procedures to be followed in the event of an emergency. Click here to learn about these procedures. Fire extinguishers and alarms are located throughout the library. The normal main entrance and exit to the Law Library is located near the Information Services Desk. All other doors are alarm exits are to be used in an emergency. For other types of emergency situations, please notify a staff member at the Law Library's Information Services desk at ext.2250.
Please refer to our Circulation Policies & Services.
Food and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Law Library. Patrons should remove their waste, including unconsumed liquids. All food and beverages in any type of containers are prohibited in the computer lab, as well as by the reference area computers.
Access to all library levels is available through the use of the Library's elevators. Please ask for assistance at the Information Services Desk.
Lights that are not working should be reported to the Information Services Desk at ext.2250.
Please refer to our Circulation Policies & Services.
Any personal property found in the Law Library should be delivered to the Information Services Desk. All unclaimed property is held at the Information Services Desk for a limited time.
The Library does not provide a paging service. Emergency requests, however, are handled by the Campus Police -- dial ext.2020 from a campus phone.
Noise must be kept at a minimum at all times in study areas. The reference area has been designated for light conversation and meeting with other students.
Photocopiers are available on all floors of the Library. Copies can be purchased with cash at each photocopier for 10 cents per copy. The photocopiers accept nickels, dimes, quarters, and dollar bills. You may also purchase a copy card for $1 from one of the self-service copy card dispenser/encoders located near the Information Services Desk. Copies made with a copy card also cost 10 cents per copy. $1, $5, $10, or $20 bills may be used to add value to your copy card. The library cannot give refunds. VikingCards or credit cards will not work in the copiers.
Please refer to our Circulation Policies & Services.
Please refer to our Circulation Policies & Services.
Library staff reshelve materials left on tables throughout the day. You may place Library materials that are no longer needed on the red carts for reshelving. The red carts are located on each floor of the Library.
Rest rooms are available on each floor of the Library.
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Library and the Law School building. The Law School building is a smoke-free building.
Section VI of the Honor Code of the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law addresses "Misuse of Law Library and other Law School books, materials and equipment" as follows:
A student shall not steal, deface, destroy, or otherwise misuse Law Library and other Law School books, materials, or equipment.
A.) It is a violation of this rule for a student to hide or otherwise make Law School materials unavailable to other students in order to put others at a disadvantage in performing a Law School assignment.
B.) It is a violation of this rule for a student to use a Law School computer or a research terminal for work undertaken in the course of outside employment or for other non-Law School purposes.
The Law Library has several study rooms available throughout the Library for group study. These rooms may be reserved for groups of 2 or more law students once a day and up to 3 consecutive hours. Law students may reserve rooms in person at the Information Services Desk up to 72 hours in advance or 24 hours in advance by phone at 687-2250. Study room reservations will be canceled if the study group does not arrive within 30 minutes of their reservation. If a study room is not reserved, the room may be used on a first-come, first-served basis.
A campus telephone is available in the Law School building first floor atrium. See also Cell Phones.
For the visually impaired, this device will magnify print materials and display them on a large screen. It is helpful for reading books, articles, papers, etc. The Library staff will be glad to assist you in its use.
Rev. 9/15/09 T.H.