The Law Library space and resources are open to members of the public for their legal research needs. However, face-to-face reference service is currently limited to DePaul faculty, students and staff, whose vaccination status has been confirmed and verified by university protocol. For assistance with legal research, members of the public are encouraged to use our online chat reference service Monday-Friday during the hours below.Monday: 10 am - 3 pm
Tuesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm
Thursday: 10 am - 6 pm
Friday: 12:30 pm - 6 pm
Library Collection
Most of the library's print and microforms collection is
available for reading and research purposes. Additionally, public
patrons have access to both print and electronic federal government depository.
Computers
Patrons may use one of the four workstations near the reference
desk to search the DePaul and I-Share libraries' catalogs as well as
selected federal and state government websites. Additionally, they may
use one of the two Westlaw KeyCite terminals to evaluate and locate
citations to legal authority.
Reference Service
Patrons may send an email using online reference.
A reference librarian will respond as soon as possible, usually within
one business day. University holidays may result in longer response
times.
When the College of Law is in session, reference librarians are
available to provide basic reference assistance and suggest general
research strategies.
Photocopying
The law library has four public photocopiers. Copies are 10 cents
each and must be made with a Demon Express copy card. To purchase a
copy card, use the DePaul Vend Transfer Station (VTS) located in Room
402. The VTS machine accepts $1, $5, $10 and $20 bills. Please report
all copier problems to the circulation desk staff. To request a refund,
telephone the university's technology contact center's help desk at
(312) 362-8765.
Current students, faculty and staff from I-Share libraries can
also borrow or check out Rinn Library books that are classified as
seven-day items.