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Policies regarding Law Library Facilities and their Use

Cell Phones and Mobile Devices

Cell phone and mobile device use that produces sound is prohibited throughout the Law Library (the exception is noise from typing on the keyboard of a mobile device). All cell phone and mobile device activity must be silent, therefore, library users are expected to place their mobile devices on silent mode while in the Law Library.

Law Library Food and Drink Policy

Consuming food in the Law Library is allowed, but excessively messy or smelly foods (e.g. ice cream or sardines) are prohibited. Non-alcoholic beverages are allowed, but must be in sealable containers to prevent spillage.

Library Exhibition Policies

The Law Library display cases are available to members of the Law School community (law student organizations, faculty and librarians) for law-related exhibits. Space is available as provided in the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, Sec. 6 which reads: "Libraries which make exhibit spaces ... available to the public they serve should make such facilities available on an equitable basis, regardless of the beliefs or affiliations of individuals or groups requesting their use."

Requests for exhibit space should be directed to asklaw@buffalo.edu. Requests will be handled in the order received and on a space available basis. Exhibits will be limited to a duration of three weeks.

Lost and Found Items

Most items found in the Law Library are placed in the Lost and Found drawer at the Circulation Desk for identification by their owner. Valuable items, such as wallets or jewelry, are usually locked up in the Law Library's administrative office. Items not claimed are sent to University Police (645-2227), who maintains the University's official Lost and Found location. Their business hours are 8:00am - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.