Using the Library

The library provides a variety of quiet study spaces. You may find that you like to study in the stately Caplin Reading Room, or in the open and sunny Reference Room. Some students prefer to be tucked away in the stacks or to use one of our 10 standing desks.

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Carrels

Available on all three floors of the Law Library, carrels offer privacy, power outlets, and (often) task lighting.

• Many carrels are open for use on a first come, first served basis. Others are marked as 'reserved'. When the owner is not using the carrel, anyone may study there.
• Faculty research assistants and L.L.M. students are automatically eligible to reserve a carrel.
• Visit the Circulation Desk for carrel assignments each semester.

Group Study Rooms

There are nine group study rooms located on the first and second floors of the Law Library. Law students can book rooms in advance.

• Reservations are recommended. Users with reservations have priority. (If you do not show up within 15 minutes of your reserved time, the room is up for grabs.)
• To accommodate as many students as possible, reservations are limited to 3 hours per group each day. We reserve the right to cancel excessive bookings.
• Most study rooms have white boards (ask at the Circulation Desk for marker and eraser replacements), and some have large monitors for sharing your screen.
• Do not hold rooms with unattended personal items. Items left longer than one hour will be placed in lost and found.

myLab

Need a break from all that studying? Visit myLab on the second floor! This conversation-friendly space features:

• Free coffee and tea for law students
• Vending machines
• Puzzles, coloring books, and origami paper
• Two PCs, a book scanner, and the myLab printer/copier

Klaus Reading Room

The Klaus Reading Room is a comfortable space for relaxing and reading. It houses course reserve materials, as well as some of our more fun collections: dvds, board games, magazines, and novels.

• Newspapers and magazines
• DVDs, board games, and outdoor games
• Popular novels, cookbooks, and travel guides
• Five PCs, a book scanner, and two printers

Computers

• You are encouraged to bring your own laptop or computing device.
• Students may print and access research databases from five computers in the Klaus Reading Room (115).
  • Please be aware that the number of computers is limited and priority is given to patrons doing research.
  • If a computer is available, you may sit down and use it. Login with your Law School computing id.
• All patrons are expected to abide by our library use policy and database access policy.

Wireless Access

• Students, faculty, and staff should connect their devices to the eduroam wireless network.

Printing, Copying, Scanning

• Printers are located on the first and second floors of the Library. These machines also have copier and scanner functions.
• Cost and login information is available on Law IT's Printing and Copying Guide.

Your student ID card will serve as a Library card. Bring it and any items you'd like to check out to the first floor Circulation Desk. Please note: Statutes, looseleaf volumes, reports, indexes, and reference materials do not circulate outside the library.

Borrowing Rules

Check out times vary by type of item and type of user. Consult the chart below for general rules.

Renewals

Most items can be renewed if not recalled (requested) by another patron. You can request a renewal:

• In person at the Circulation Desk
• By logging into your personal Virgo account
• By telephone (434-924-3384)
• By e-mail (circ@law.virginia.edu)

Fines

Student fines will be referred to the University Student Financial Services for collection as part of the university's centralized billing system. All fines incurred by non-students can be paid at Clemons Library. Ask about fine forgiveness at the Circulation desk.