The Ruth Lilly Law Library is located within a short distance of several other major research facilities. These include the Indiana University Medical Center Libraries, the Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) University Library, the Indianapolis Marion County Public Library, and the state of Indiana government buildings complex, which includes the Indiana Supreme Court Library and the Indiana State Library.
Library Study Rooms have been dedicated for group study. Groups of students may reserve a study room using the online reservation system.
Library books are reshelved throughout the day. The reshelving policy applies to all types of material left in carrels or on tables. Due to the need to make materials available for as many users as possible, "save" signs or "do not reshelve" signs cannot be honored. If you must leave the library for a short period of time (two hours or less) and will be using the books immediately upon your return, you may leave a note on the books stating the present time and the notation "Back in less than 2 hours."
Inlow Hall has three computer labs with a total of 76 desktop computers for student use. Room 235E (40 computers) can be entered from the classroom wing on the second floor. Rooms 235D (20 computers) and 235G (16 computers) can be entered from the second floor of the library. All of the computers are running Windows 7 and require that you log in with your university computer network class and password. Computers are available for use by faculty and students. Software available on the network includes word processing, Internet Browsers, Lexis and Westlaw access (for those with a valid password) and programmed legal exercises produced under the auspices of the Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction (CALI).
The law library's contract restricts access to Westlaw, Lexis and other licensed products to use by law school students and law faculty. The law library's contract also restricts research on Lexis and Westlaw to matters relating directly to work for a law school class, and may not be used for any other purpose, including without limitation, research conducted for an employer or for personal business.
To assist Members of the Bar researching and using Law Library materials, the Law Library offers the use of the Woodard Barristers Room. The Woodard Room is reserved exclusively for Members of the Bar and requires those wishing to use the room to register at the Circulation Desk. When registering, attorneys must present identification demonstrating admission to the bar. The Woodard Room is not available for client interviews, depositions, or client meetings and is available on a first-come first-serve basis.
All users of the Woodard Room must abide by the general rules and policies of the Law Library. The Law Library is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Library copiers can only be operated with a JagTag or copy-card. You can purchase copy-cards from the JagTag machine located in the library research commons. Copy-cards cost $1. Additional funds can be added to the copy card at the JagTag station. Information regarding how to add funds to a JagTag is available at JagTag.
The library has reader/printers for both microfiche and microfilm located in the stacks near the Main Collection on the first floor. For assistance or in case of mechanical failure, contact the Circulation Desk.
A paper cutter, stapler, and three-hole punch are available in the first floor Copier Room 135F.
Public telephones are available at the North and South ends of the corridor area outside the front doors of the library. Patrons may not use the Circulation and Reference Desk telephones.
