Access to the Law Library
The University of Michigan Law School welcomes researchers to the underground Law Library (the Smith Addition) to use the collection, including U.S. depository materials, for their legal research. This policy assures that seating and assistance will be available to users, and ensures a quiet research atmosphere in the Smith Addition.
Anyone is welcome to study in the Reading Room, which is open for general study to all.
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Circulation Policy
The Law Library is a research library and the books in the collection must be available for immediate use. Therefore, materials do not circulate out of the library. However, most books in the Law Library may circulate to offices or carrels within the Legal Research Complex if properly charged to such offices or carrels. Most materials housed in the Reserve area on Sub-2 may be charged for 4-hour use within the Addition although they may not be charged to office or carrels.
Books bearing the call number or location REF COLL, LLF (looseleaf services), RESERVES or RR may not be charged to carrels or offices.
Selected Research Resources