Using the D'Angelo Law Library

Access to the D'Angelo Law Library

The University of Chicago Law School building, and thus the D'Angelo Law Library, is open to Law School faculty, students, and staff.

Current University of Chicago faculty and attorneys with active bar cards may access the D'Angelo Law Library during our hours of operation. To visit the library, University of Chicago faculty must show their current Chicago Card at the Law School front desk. Attorneys wanting to visit the library must show a current, active bar card at the Law School front desk.

All other researchers needing access to the D'Angelo Law Library print collection may request access by pre-arranged appointment. The D'Angelo Law Library is a United States Federal Depository Library. Those who wish to use government documents in our collection may do so by pre-arranged appointment. To request an appointment, please fill out the booking form, and we will respond to your request on the next business day. For current hours, please visit the Library's Hours page.

Please note that access to the D’Angelo Law Library may be temporarily restricted to current students, faculty, and staff of the Law School for exams or other events. Please view the Library's Hours page for up-to-date information.

Questions and concerns regarding access to the D'Angelo Law Library should be directed to Ariel Scotese, Associate Director for User Services.

Maintaining a Scholarly Environment

The D'Angelo Law Library strives to provide an environment that supports the research and study needs of the Law School community. We ask that all users help us maintain a scholarly environment by reviewing and abiding by the below policies.

Noise Policy and Quiet Study Space

The library is located in the heart of the Law School, with faculty offices surrounding our open stacks and student services located above our Circulation Desk. This unique design means that fostering an environment conducive to study and research requires the cooperation of all library users. To that end, all individuals using the library should be mindful of their surroundings by keeping conversations in quiet tones and refraining from engaging in behavior that creates a disturbance.

The D'Angelo Law Library has designated quiet spaces east of the elevators on the fourth and fifth floors. Individuals using these areas should avoid conversations and other activities that disrupt others' quiet use of the space. However, individuals using other parts of the library, particularly floors 2 and 3, should expect some noise. Library users are also welcome to ask for earplugs at the Circulation Desk.

The D'Angelo Law Library also has several study spaces available for reserve. These study spaces are intended for student study and are not to be reserved for events or speakers from outside of the University of Chicago Law School. To reserve these study spaces, please visit the EMS portal.

If you have concerns or notice that library users are engaging in disruptive behavior, please contact us either through Ask a Law Librarian (email or chat) or talk to a library staff member at the Circulation Desk.

Food and Drink Policy

When using the D’Angelo Law Library, please drink covered beverages only. No open beverages are allowed. Similarly, we ask that you only have small snacks while in the library. Please eat larger meals in the Green Lounge downstairs. If you have questions about these policies, please contact Ariel Scotese, Associate Director for User Services.

Services

The D'Angelo Law Library provides various services to library users, which you can find on our website. Please note that our licensing agreements prohibit us from providing access to Westlaw, Lexis Nexis, or Bloomberg Law to individuals who are not current students, faculty, or staff of the Law School.

Researchers who would like assistance using our library offerings during their visit are encouraged to contact our Ask a Law Librarian service in advance. Our librarians can help you plan your visit, confirm the availability of specific resources, and provide guidance on making the most of your time at the Library.

Can University of Chicago Law School Students use other Chicago Law Libraries?

Other Chicago area law schools may currently restrict access to their libraries. To borrow books from any of the libraries of other Chicago area law schools, consult a reference librarian to request items through Interlibrary Loan.

Please contact Ariel Scotese, Associate Director for User Services, or Sheri Lewis, Director of the Law Library, with questions regarding access to law school libraries at other universities.