Carrels - Carrel privileges are provided for William S. Richardson School of Law students only. First-year students are assigned carrels at the start of Fall semester. Questions on carrel assignment are handled by Tom Luna at tomluna@hawaii.edu or call 956-7583.

Change - Currently, the Library has no change machine nor does it provide change.

Cell Phones - Cell phones should be set to ring in “silent” mode and all conversation should be carried on in areas that will not disturb others.

Circulation Policy

Computers - Computers in the main reference area are available for public use. The computers have internet access, but do not have Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or PowerPoint.
Please see the Law Library's Internet Use Policy and Computer Lab information.

Copy Machines - A copy machine is available for public use. A UH copy card must be purchased for $1.00 and copies are $.07 a page. A copy card machine is located in the lobby of the law library but does not give change.

Disruptive Behavior - Persons exhibiting disruptive behavior will be asked to cease that behavior, leave the premises and/or be denied future access to the library. Disruptive behavior includes making excessive noise that disrupts the use of the library by others, being belligerent and/or violent to library staff or patrons, offensive body odor, verbal or physical abuse, intimidation, or harassment on account of race, religion, ethnic or national background, gender or sexual orientation.

Exiting the Library - Users must leave the Library promptly at closing and during emergency situations, drills or when asked to leave by Library or campus security staff after violation of Library policies.

Food, Drink, Live Plants, Tobacco, Pets - Food, drink, live plants, tobacco products, cooking/boiling and any other electrical appliances and pets are not permitted in the Library. The Library will confiscate such items. Only library-approved closed beverage containers will be allowed. These policies are designed to avoid damage to library materials, electrical fires, and insect and other pest infestation in the library. Exception: service animals or on-duty police dogs.

Internet Use Policy - The Internet provides access to a wide variety of educational, recreational, research and reference resources, many of which are not available in print. The Library does not monitor or control the information accessed through the Internet and cannot be held responsible for the content of the Internet. As an academic law library, access to the Internet is provided to facilitate educational research.

The Internet may contain controversial or offensive material. We do not restrict access or protect persons from information found individually offensive, except as provided by law. Most of the materials on the Internet are protected by the First Amendment. However, displaying offensive images or language, or viewing or disseminating R and X rated images may constitute a form of harassment. Library patrons use the Internet at their own discretion and are expected to abide by federal, state and other laws. University of Hawaii guidelines are found at www.hawaii.edu/infotech/policies/itpolicy.html, and http://www.hawaii.edu/student/conduct/.

Due to the nature of the Internet, despite its efforts, the library cannot ensure the availability, accuracy, accessibility, or even appropriateness of electronic resources. The library reserves the right to set limitations on the use of electronic resources.

Lost or Misplaced Property - Lost or misplaced personal property brought to the Circulation Desk is immediately sent to Campus Center Room 212, Lost and Found.

Mutilation/Damage/Concealment of Library Materials - Library users are asked to treat library materials with care. To extend the life of the materials, please avoid the following:

-use of post-its in library books
-writing or underlining in the books
-leaving paper clips in the books
-handling the books with dirty hands
-spilling coffee or other beverages on the materials
-using library books to prop up furniture or other heavy items

Users engaging in vandalizing, altering or damaging library building, furniture or equipment, including computer systems, networks, programs or data, are in violation of Hawai‘i State law and will be prosecuted to the full extent of that law. Repair or replacement costs will be assessed for any damaged materials.
Library materials must not be concealed in the Library, i.e. in footlockers, other containers, rooms, or shelves, for the exclusive use of individuals or groups.

Outside Equipment or Furniture - No outside large equipment, furniture or any bulky item may be brought into the library without permission from the librarians.

Printing - The Library's public computers offer printing at $.07 a page. A UH print/copy card must first be purchased for $1.00. A copy card machine is located in the lobby of the law library but does not give change.

Posting Notices - Prior approval from the librarians is required to post any notices in the Library. Notices are posted on the board in the Reference Area next to the ramp leading to the carrel area. Only law school-related notices may be put on the board.

Re-shelving Library Materials - Please do not re-shelve library materials you have used but have not checked out. Place all materials on the re-shelving tables.

Security - Please report any emergency or suspicious behavior to the Circulation Desk immediately. If you need an escort to your car, call Campus Security’s escort service at 956-8211.

Telephones and Messages - The Library’s telephones are for library staff use. Students may use the phone in the computer lab. The Library does not convey messages to or page students unless it is an emergency. In an emergency, call 66911.

Theft - Library users are advised not to leave any personal belongings unattended for any length of time anywhere in the Library. Thefts of books, personal items, and computer equipment have occurred in the past. Users are responsible for their personal property. Library materials, equipment or property must not be taken from the library building without proper checkout or authorization. Library personnel reserve the right to request a patron to display the contents of his/her bag before he/she exits the library.