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The Law Library collection is mainly a non-circulating collection. However, some resources may be checked out for specific circulation periods.  

• Single-volume books: These books from the general shelves can be checked out for 28 days. Only faculty may check out books that are part of a multi-volume set. Examples of non-circulating sets include reporters, statutes, multi-volume treatises and journals.
• Reserve material: In addition to materials faculty place on reserve for student use in their classes, the reserve collection contains one current copy of each title from the study aids collection. These items can circulate for up to four hours but cannot leave the library.
• Study aids: These items, such as hornbooks and nutshells, are available in the Lower Reading Room. They can circulate outside the library for three days.
• DVDs: The Law Library’s DVD collection contains a variety of law-related instructional and popular titles. DVDs can circulate outside of the library for three days.

Overdue items

If you have an overdue item, you will receive a notice by email or regular mail. Your borrowing privileges at all Creighton University libraries will be suspended until all overdue library materials have been returned. If an overdue item has not been returned after a two-week grace period, the library may block registration and hold university records. Removing the records hold after an item has been returned may take up to two business days. The Law Library does not assess or collect fines for overdue items.

Renewals

Items can be renewed online, over the phone, or at the circulation desk. To renew online, sign into JaySearch and click MyLoans. To renew over the phone, please call the Circulation desk at 402.280.2242. Items may be renewed only twice, and they cannot be renewed if they are overdue or on hold.

Our reference librarians can help locate specific materials in the Law Library, assist in developing research strategies and recommend sources for research projects. Reference service is accessible online, in person or over the phone—and it’s available to Creighton students, faculty, staff and members of the public. Document delivery services can also be requested by calling the Reference Desk at 402.280.5541.

Please note, reference librarians cannot provide legal advice or conduct research for individuals.

Interlibrary loan is the process by which a library requests material from—or supplies material to—another library upon the request of a library user, and it’s intended to complement local library collections. If a Creighton University School of Law student or faculty and staff member cannot find an item in the Library Catalog, they can use the interlibrary loan service for free—by submitting an online request. 

Students, faculty and staff from other Creighton departments can submit interlibrary loan requests at either the Reinert Alumni Library or the Health Sciences Library. Members of the public who have borrowing privileges with the Law Library may submit requests for photocopies, but they may not request books.

Receiving and borrowing interlibrary loan materials

Since it’s difficult to predict turnaround times, please allow as much lead time as possible for interlibrary loan materials to arrive. Many requested materials may be obtained in a week or two, but some may take longer (or may not be available at all). In general, borrowed items may be kept for about a month, but the actual loan period will be set by the lending library. Due dates will be specified on a book band wrapped around the cover of the item.

A reminder about U.S. Copyright Law

U.S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) governs the making of photocopies or other reproductions of copyrighted material. Libraries are authorized to furnish a photocopy if it is used solely for “private study, scholarship or research.” Any other use may constitute copyright infringement. We reserve the right to refuse a copy request if, in our judgment, fulfillment would violate copyright law.

This fee-based service is for those outside the Creighton Law School community, including law firms, local businesses, faculty, staff and students from other Creighton departments, and the general public. The service provides photocopies of material through pickup, mail, fax or electronic delivery. The fee for this service is $10, with a charge of 20 cents per copied page.

Creighton School of Law faculty, students and staff have the option to use the self-serve photocopiers in the library or the Copy Center.

Only Creighton School of Law students, faculty and staff may use library study rooms. Non-law school parties must have permission from the Library Director.

Learn more about reserving study rooms.

All library patrons should be aware of the following policies:

Conduct Policy: The Law Library reserves the right to deny access to any person whose behavior disrupts or hinders library use by Creighton University students, faculty and staff. Members of the general public are subject to the Public Patron Policy.

Food, Drink and Tobacco-Free Policy: Individual meals and drinks are permitted in the Law Library. The use of all tobacco products is not allowed in or on any Creighton facility or property. 

Pet Policy: Creighton’s Law Library prohibits all pets or animals, other than service animals and animals featured in sponsored programs, from entering the library. This is primarily for health and safety reasons. Any exception to this policy must be approved in advance by the Law Library Director.