The Law Library strives to provide a space where students and faculty can research, study, and collaborate in a safe and comfortable environment. The following policies were created to preserve the collection, equipment, and furnishings for all library users.
Animals & Pets
The Law Library follows University Regulation 40.01.5 - Service Animals and Emotional Support Animals on Campus. Except for service animals, pets are not allowed in the Law Library.
Cell Phones
Law Library users are to set mobile phones on non-audible signals and must limit phone conversations to the Phone Zone next to the library entrance or outside of the library.
Food and Drink
The Law Library allows the consumption of cold snacks (chips, candy, etc.) and covered drinks. Please respect library spaces and law school students, faculty, and staff by consuming hot meals and smelly food outside of the library in designated areas. Repeat offenders will be reported for disciplinary action.
Noise Level
Students and patrons should refrain from loud or disruptive conversations or other noisy behavior at all times. While brief exchanges are permitted, lengthy conversations should be held outside of the Law Library. Masks should be worn during all interactions. Headphones must be used at all times and listening levels must be maintained at levels not audible to others nearby. Please note that the study rooms are not soundproofed.
Study Carrels, Soft Seating, and Tables
First and second floor tables, as well as library carrels on the second floor, are first come, first served. Library study rooms may be reserved using the seat reservation system. Students are not permitted to "reserve" library spaces with their belongings. Please remove books and other property when you are not actively using a study space (carrel, seat, table, etc.).
Reshelving Books
Please bring items that need to be re-shelved to the Service Desk or place items on designated carts or in the library bookdrop, found to the left of the Service Desk. Please hand all reserve and technology items directly to a staff member at the Service Desk.
Circulation Policies
For a detailed list of circulation policies, please see the Library Services page.
Computers and Printing
The Law Library provides public computer terminals for accessing the online catalog and University and Law School databases. Access to these terminals is on a first-come, first-serve basis. Patrons should refrain from performing extensive projects on these computers.
Equipment Problems
Please do not attempt to solve equipment problems. If a library printer has a paper jam, needs paper, or ink, or if any other equipment has any problem, please report it to the Service Desk immediately. Equipment issues, including running out of ink and paper, for equipment outside the law library should be directed to the IT Help Desk.
Visitors are library patrons who are not currently NCCU students, staff and faculty. Alumni are classified as visitors and must have a pre-authorized, scheduled visit like all members of the public. Visitors must adhere to the following guidelines prior to visiting the Law Library in person.
Research Assistance
The Law Library provides reference services via email and text. In-person visits must be scheduled in advance. To schedule a reference appointment, contact a member of the reference staff by one of the methods listed below.
Visitors may contact members of the Law Library reference staff via the reference email: referencelaw@nccu.edu. Reference staff check this email daily, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and vacation periods. You may expect a reply within one business day from the time a librarian receives it.
Text
Visitors may contact the Law Library reference desk by text at 919-648-0247. The text service is checked regularly, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays and vacation periods. You may expect a reply within one business day from the time a librarian receives it.
Please note that the librarians are not permitted to give legal advice. In addition, many questions require detailed research in the library and are not within the scope of this service.
Access Services (Study and Other Services)
For non-research related questions regarding library access, visitors must contact Access Services via email lawlibrary@nccu.edu or phone (919) 530-5189 before visiting the Law Library.
All visitors must adhere to the Law Library's Conduct and Resources Policies.
In cases of exceptional or repeated violation of library policies, the Law Library reserves the right to revoke or refuse access to our facilities.