Library policies are designed to ensure that all patrons have access to Library materials in an environment conducive to study and research. Please address any questions or concerns about Library policies to Joe Noel (jnoel@law.utexas.edu), Assistant Director for Research and Access Services, or to any member of the Library's staff.
Beverages are allowed throughout the library, as described below.
Eating is allowed in most places in the library (see below for exceptions), as described in the following general rules. The rules are subject to change if necessary:
Exceptions:
Please do not bring food into the following areas:
Remember that the Tom Clark Student Lounge is located a short distance from the library entrance, and is a comfortable place to eat full meals and non-library friendly foods.
Charging lockers are provided for secure short-term storage while charging cellphones, iPads and tablets, and laptops. No other items may be placed in the charging locker bays. Overnight storage is not allowed.
Charging locker bays are monitored regularly. Any items not actively being charged will be removed and placed in the library’s lost and found.
Cell phones should be set on vibrate or silent mode while you are in the library. Cell phone calls should be made or received in the library’s 2nd floor entry area, the 3rd floor Law Student Collaborative Study Space, or in a library conference room. Please do not make or receive calls in other areas.
Please do not leave personal belongings unattended. The library is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal items. Bicycles or motorized transportation devices including but not limited to electronic scooters, onewheels, and hoverboards are not permitted in the library at any time. Kick scooters and skateboards must be carried when in the building. Use of mobility aids, including wheelchairs and walkers, is permitted.
Please notify a member of the library staff if any library materials or furnishings are in need of repair. Damaging furniture, books or any other library property is prohibited. Persons responsible for such defacement will be charged with the costs of necessary repairs or replacement.
Children under the age of 16 should be accompanied by an adult at all times in the library.
Please respect the rights of others when using the library. Excessive noise and offensive conduct or language is not permitted in the library. Please report any issues to a library staff member. Threatening or dangerous behavior will be reported to The University of Texas police department immediately. Abuse of library policies may result in the suspension of library privileges.
Library users will treat library staff and other library users with courtesy and respect. Anyone engaging in disruptive behavior or abusing library policies may have their borrowing privileges terminated and be denied access to the library.
Filming and photography on the UT Austin campus is governed by the university's Filming & Photography Guidelines. Requests to film or take photographs in the library can be directed to the law school's Communications and Media Relations Department (512-471-7330, communications@law.utexas.edu).
Patrons requesting an accommodation to use the resources, facilities, or services of the Tarlton Law Library must arrange for assistance through the appropriate university office:
Posting signs, gathering signatures, soliciting contributions, tabling, conducting surveys, and distributing pamphlets, books, booklets, or other literature is not permitted in the library.