Law Library Policies and Procedures

Noise policies

• Keep conversations to a minimum and low in volume.  If those nearby can hear them, the volume is too high.
• Respect designated ‘Quiet Study’ areas.
• Silence ringers on phones or set them to vibrate.
• To take or make calls, please leave the library.
• Tell library staff about inappropriate noise levels.
• Library staff will ask those violating these policies to reduce the sound level. A second violation will result in being asked to leave the library.

Food, beverages and tobacco products

• Beverages with lids are allowed in the library. No food is allowed in the library except in the Student Lounge, which is limited to College of Law students.
• Put trash & recycling in designated containers.
• Clean up spills promptly. Tell library staff if you need help with a big spill.
• All smokeless tobacco products (including chewing tobacco, snuff, dip, or snus) are prohibited in the law library with the exception of tobacco lozenges.
• All lighted smoking products, including e-cigarettes, are prohibited anywhere on campus by the Northern Illinois University Tobacco, Alcohol, Cannabis and Other Drugs Policy.

The policies and procedures of the David C. Shapiro Memorial Law Library apply to all law library patrons: faculty, students, staff, and visitors. The law library reserves the right to update or modify these policies at any time and without prior notice.