Law Library Policies
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For a complete list of library policies, see the Law Library Guide (PDF, opens in a new window) which is available at the Reference Desk.
Food/Drink/Tobacco
Only bottled water containers are allowed in the library, the study rooms or the computer lab. Food or tobacco products of any kind are NOT allowed.
Noise and Cell Phones
Please respect the needs of those who wish to study quietly. Keep conversations and other unnecessary noise to a minimum. Use of cellular phones is prohibited in the library area. All calls should be made outside the library in the lobby area. Laptop computers and/or radios with ear plugs should be used where they will not disturb other users.
Closing the Law Library
The library closes at the times listed in the library hours section. No one is allowed to stay in the library after the library is closed. During exams, access to the library will be restricted during certain hours to "Law Students Only." Signs will be posted designating the hours of restricted access.
Fines/Lost Books
Books are due back to the library on the date stamped on the due slip in the front of the book. There is a five day grace period on 30 day checkouts. There is no grace period on Reserve or 3 day items. Books returned after the five day grace period will be billed the full fine. The Fine Schedule is as follows:
- 4 week check out (books) - $.10/day, $10 maximum
- 3 day check out (bound periodicals) - $.25/day, $10 maximum
- 4 hour check out (reserve materials) - $.60/hour, $25 maximum
Overdue notices are e-mailed to the student's OU e-mail account as a reminder. If this is not the student's primary e-mail address, the OU account can be forwarded to the primary account. Please see the computer lab attendant for assistance in this procedure.
The cost for replacement of a lost book which includes a reacquisition/re-cataloging fee, is a minimum $77.00 per item, plus a $15.00 nonrefundable replacement fee. If the item is returned within 1 year, the reacquisition/re-cataloging fee of $77.00 will be refunded. However the replacement fee and overdue fines are not refundable.
Failure to receive an overdue notice is not grounds for reduction or cancellation of fines. All fines and lost book charges are sent to the Bursar's office for collection. If you do not pay the fines or fees, your name will go onto a stop list at the Bursar's office. This will prevent you from obtaining transcripts, grades, diploma or enrolling for classes. If your enrollment is on hold due to library fines, please contact the Billing department at (405) 325-1856.