Policies

Book donations and gifts
The Law Library welcomes the donation of books and gifts that enhance learning and supports instruction at the Law School. Donations and gifts will be reviewed and accepted based on our current collection development policy. Donors may request that books and gifts not needed be returned, otherwise they will be disposed of properly. Accepted gifts and books become the property of the University of Virginia Law Library. Appraisal of accepted gifts and books will be done by the donor and not by the Law Library. Donations and gifts are handled by the Library Director Taylor Fitchett.

Cell phones:
In order to provide a quiet study atmosphere, patrons are asked to conduct phone conversations in either the second floor copy room, the myLab space (second floor), the two second floor cell phone booths, or away from all study areas. Patrons are also asked to turn off ringers while in the library.

Circulation

Interlibrary Loan

Lost and Found:
Lost and found items are kept on open shelves in the reserve area, except for items of value such as keys, wallets, and jewelry. Inquire about these at the circulation desk.

Food:
Food is not permitted in the library, and no smoking is allowed. With the exception of computer and microform/video areas, beverages in covered containers are permitted.

Carrels:
Most library seating is unreserved, and available to patrons needing legal materials. Reserved carrels are available on a semester basis to LL.M. students, University-paid Law School research assistants, and law review organizations. Stacking is permitted only in these carrels, and stacked books must be checked out at the circulation desk.

Library Access:
The Law Library's primary purpose is to serve the law-related needs of students and faculty of the Law School and the University. Facilities and services are also available to alumni, lawyers, and anyone needing legal materials. During fall and spring exam periods, priority seating is given to law students.

Students with Disabilities

The Law Library is located in Withers/Brown Hall of the Law School, on the University's North Grounds. University students can walk or take busses from either Main Grounds or University Hall. Parking at the Law School is restricted to law students, faculty and staff, but visitors can park in the visitors lot, requiring a pass, or on Arlington Blvd or Millmont St.

The Law Library provides services to all patrons, regardless of physical disability. The main entrance to the Law School offers handicapped parking and automatic doors for wheelchair accessibility. The rear entrance offers a ramp and automatic doors that lead to an elevator to the first floor. The library entrance is not handicap accessible, but the staff is willing to assist, if necessary. Likewise, if a patron needs help with retrieving or photocopying materials, the Circulation and Reference staff are happy to assist.

In case of a fire or other emergency, the second floor of the library is equipped with two "Areas of Rescue Assistance" for patrons with physical disabilities.

For questions or comments, please call or email Cathy Palombi, Access Services Librarian (434-924-3519; ccp7m@virginia.edu). Additional information about services provided by the University for students with disabilities can be found on the UVA Services for Students with Disabilities page on the website (http://www.virginia.edu/vpsa/services.html).