Patron Policy

PATRON POLICY
University of North Dakota School of Law
Thormodsgard Law Library
Updated May 30, 2025

Animals

Service animals are allowed in the library. All other animals, including pets and emotional support animals are not.

Children

Persons under 13 years old must be accompanied, kept within sight, and directly supervised at all times by parent/responsible caregiver 18 years of age or older.

Rules of Conduct

Inappropriate behaviors such as harassment of any kind (verbal or sexual directed at other library patrons or library staff) or loud and unruly behavior are prohibited.

Behavior or hygiene that produces annoying or intrusive odors is also prohibited. Examples include wearing excessive fragrance or excessive body odor.

Legal Reference

Reference librarians help you use the library and its collections, but they cannot do legal research for you. Librarians locate information and identify relevant resources, but they cannot advise you on a legal problem, interpret materials for you, or explain how the law applies to your particular case.

Personal belongings

Leaving backpacks or personal items unattended for a significant period of time is not permitted. The Law Library is not responsible for loss, theft, or damage to personal items.

Proper Attire

Patrons must wear shoes and a shirt while in the library. Clothing must be non-transparent.

Use of Public Computers

Computers in the library are to be used only for legal research and limited to 30 minutes if others are waiting.

Gifts

The Law Library accepts gifts that fit within the collection guidelines. Duplicate copies or replacement copies are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Factors considered in determining whether to accept gifts include the value to the collection, the condition of the materials, the time and labor required to process the material, and whether the gift will require updating or other expenditure of funds, etc.

The Law Library accepts donations with the understanding that no conditions be attached to the donated materials. The Law Library will determine the classification, housing and circulation of all gift items and retains the flexibility to dispose of gifts at any time and in a manner deemed appropriate. Gift items can be bookplated if requested by the donor.