As is the case with many law libraries, a large portion of the collection is noncirculating. Among the noncirculating materials are reporters, statutes, digests, reference materials and books published prior to 1875.
Who May Borrow
Borrowing privileges are extended only to those with valid University identification cards or a green-rimmed Yale University Library privileges card. Material can be charged out at the circulation desk in the Reading Room on L3 or at the circulation desk on the Upper East Side. There are also two self-check modules: one on L3 at the circulation desk, and one on the Upper East Side. Please note that the circulation desk on the Upper East Side has limited hours.
Circulation
The basic loan period is one month. Books are subject to recall after two weeks. Failure to return library materials promptly after recall may result in suspension of a user's privileges. Bound periodicals circulate for 2 weeks.
Reserves
Library material that is part of the reserve collection (located at the circulation desk on L3) may be used for three hours and renewed if there is no demand for the material. Should a patron wish to use this material outside of the Library, it may be charged out after 6:00 p.m. to be returned by 9:00 a.m. the following day. This includes Permanent Reserve material and Faculty Reserve material. The reserve collection also includes laptop computers, which are available to Yale law students only. The same reserve restrictions apply.
Self-Check
Two self-check machines allow qualified borrowers to check out circulating books on their own. One self-check machine is located at the circulation desk on L3; the other is on the Upper East Side.
Overdues
If you have overdue recalled library books, you will be blocked from borrowing materials until the recalled items have been returned. Problems and questions can be directed to staff at the circulation desk.
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