Library closed on Oct. 3, 2012

The Westminster Law Library will be closed on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 for the Presidential Debate. Regular hours will resume the next day.

Library Closed on July 4, 2012

The Westminster Law Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 which is a University holiday. Regular hours will resume the next day.

Restricted Access: May 29-July 27, 2012

The Westminster Law Library will be on restricted access evenings and weekends from May 29, 2012 - July 27, 2012. The change to restricted access is being implemented to help support our law graduates by providing a quieter place to study while they are preparing for the July 2012 Colorado bar examination.

The doors will be locked from 6pm - closing weeknights and from 6pm Friday until opening on Monday morning. During those times, patrons will need a DU law school ID card to swipe at the front door to gain access. Non-law school patrons, such as attorneys and other individuals needing to do legal research, will need to knock on the door and speak to the Circulation Desk employee in order to enter the library. DU (non-law) students are asked to please find another place to study during this time. Thank you for your consideration.

Please note that the Library will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2012 which is a University holiday. 


Written by Patty Wellinger, Reference Services Coordinator

Restricted Access For Finals

The Westminster Law Library will be on restricted access from Thursday, April 26 - Wednesday, May 17 as our students study for final exams. Library hours remain the same.

The doors will be locked from 6pm - closing weeknights and from 6pm Friday until opening on Monday morning. During those times, patrons will need a DU law school ID card to swipe at the front door to gain access. Non-law school patrons, such as attorneys and other individuals needing to do legal research, will need to knock on the door and speak to the Circulation Desk employee in order to enter the library. DU (non-law) students are asked to please find another place to study during this time. Thank you for your consideration.


Written by Patty Wellinger, Reference Services Coordinator

Spring Break Hours

The University of Denver will soon be celebrating Spring Break. The Westminster Law Library will be on reduced hours during that time.

The Library will be open 8am-6pm Saturday, March 17th through Saturday, March 24th. Regular Library hours resume on Sunday, March 25th from 8am-midnight.

The Reference Desk will also have reduced staffing, although you can still leave a message at refdesk@law.du.edu or 303-871-6206 and we will get back to when someone is available.

•     Closed Saturday, March 17th - Sunday, March 18th 
•     9am - 5pm on Monday, March 19th - Friday, March 23rd 
•     Closed Saturday, March 24th - Sunday, March 25th

Enjoy your break from classes!

Restricted Library Access

The Westminster Law Library will be on restricted access evenings and weekends from January 30, 2012 - February 27, 2012. The change to restricted access is being implemented to help support our law graduates by providing a quieter place to study while they are preparing for the February 2012 Colorado bar examination.

The doors will be locked from 6pm - closing weeknights and from 6pm Friday until opening on Monday morning. During those times, patrons will need a DU law school ID card to swipe at the front door to gain access. Non-law school patrons, such as attorneys and other individuals needing to do legal research, will need to knock on the door and speak to the Circulation Desk employee in order to enter the library. DU (non-law) students are asked to please find another place to study during this time. Thank you for your consideration.


Written by Patty Wellinger, Reference Services Coordinator

Library Closed for Holidays

The Westminster Law Library will be closed from 4pm on December 23, 2011 - January 2, 2012 as part of the University's holiday closure. The Law Library will reopen on January 3 at 8am for reduced hours until classes begin for Spring semester. Click here for the full schedule.

Reduced Reference Hours: Dec. 16th

The Chancellor has announced an shortened day on Friday, December 16th for University staff. In accordance, the Reference Desk will only be open from 9am-noon that day. The Library itself will remain open.

Library Hours for Finals, Intersession

The Law Library and the SCOL building will have special hours during finals and intersession. Please see this handout for a detailed list of hours. Please also see our earlier post about special access policies during finals. Remember to carry your DU id card with you for entrance to the library in the evenings and weekends through December 15th.

GOOD LUCK on your exams!

Access Changes to Library During Finals

Beginning Tuesday, November 22^nd, and continuing every weekday through Thursday December 15^th, the law library entrance will lock at 5:30 every evening and only allow those with DU law school ID cards to enter the library. The library will still close at midnight. Circulation Associates may allow someone without a card entry if it is an alumnus or practicing attorney that needs access to our collection, but they will not allow others in who may want to use the study space. Every Friday during Reading Week and Finals the library entrance will lock at 5:30PM and not open without a law school ID card until Monday morning.

Also beginning Tuesday, November 22^nd, and continuing through Thursday, December 15^th, those with DU law school ID’s will be allowed to remain in the law building after the building is closed to others. Please remember, you must have your ID with you or you will be asked to leave when Campus Safety closes the building at midnight.

Additionally, the law library closes for both Thanksgiving and the Friday following it. The building will be open for those with law school ID cards. Signs, with the hours for both the library and the building will be posted beginning tomorrow.

Thank you for your attention and please remember your Pioneer ID cards.

JoAnna Patrick

Director of Facilities & Operations, SCOL

303-871-6153

Thanksgiving Hours

The Law Library will be on reduced hours for part of the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011
7:30am-8pm

Thursday, November 24, 2011
Closed

Friday, November 25, 2011
Closed

Saturday, November 26, 2011

8am-8pm

Sunday, November 27, 2011
8am - midnight

The Reference Desk will be closing from 3pm on Wednesday - Sunday. A full listing of library & building hours during exams, holidays & intersession is posted here.

Reference Desk Closure

The Reference Desk is closing at 3:00PM today because of staff illnesses.

Labor Day Holiday Hours

The Law Library will be open regular hours during the Labor Day holiday:

Friday, September 2
7:30am - 10pm

Saturday, September 3
8am - 8pm

Sunday, September 4
8am - midnight

Monday, September 5
7:30am - midnight

The Reference Desk will be closed Saturday - Monday. If you have a question that is not urgent, please contact us at 303-871-6206 or refdesk@law.du.edu and we will get back to you on September 6.

Reduced Library Hours: 7/31 - 8/11

The Law Library will be on reduced hours starting Sunday, July 31 - Thursday, August 11. Good luck to everyone currently taking the bar exam and finishing up finals or papers for summer classes!

Reduced Library Hours:
Sunday, July 31 - Sunday, August 7
8am - 8pm

Monday, August 8 - Thursday, August 11
8am - 11pm

Normal Library Hours: (Resume on Friday, August 12)
Friday 7:30am - 10pm
Saturday 8am - 8pm
Sunday 8am - midnight
Monday - Thursday 7:30am - midnight

Summer Reference Assistance:
Monday - Friday 9am - 6pm

Library Closed on July 4, 2011

The Westminster Law Library will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2011 which is a University holiday. Regular hours will resume the next day.

Interterm & Holiday Hours for Law Library

The Westminster Law Library will be open reduced hours beginning May 20, 2011 until summer classes begin. We will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2011, which is a University holiday.

Library Hours:

May 20th – May 29th - 8am to 6pm

Closed May 30th

Reference Hours:

Monday - Friday - 9am to 6pm

Closed Saturdays & Sundays

Summer Reference Hours

As classes end and we head into finals, the Reference Desk will be switching over to our summer & intersession hours to accommodate reduced staffing. The Law Library will continue with the regular schedule.

Summer Reference Hours
Monday - Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday & Sunday closed

If you need assistance outside of our regular hours, please email us or leave a voicemail at 303-871-6206 and we will get back to you when someone is available.

Reference Closed 4/24

The Reference Desk will be closed on Sunday, April 24th. If you have a question over the weekend, please leave us an email or a voicemail at 303-871-6206 and we will get back to you on Monday.

Spring Break Hours

The University of Denver will be celebrating Spring Break next week. Enjoy your break from classes! The Westminster Law Library will be on reduced hours during that time.

The Library will be open 8am-5pm Saturday, March 12th through Saturday, March 19th. Regular Library hours resume on Sunday, March 20th from 8am-midnight.

The Reference Desk will also have reduced staffing, although you can still leave a message at refdesk@law.du.edu or 303-871-6206 and we will get back to when someone is available.
Closed Saturday, March 12 - Sunday, March 13th
9am - 5pm on Monday, March 14th - Friday, March 18th
Closed Saturday, March 19th - Sunday, March 20th

Interim Hours

The Westminster Law Library will have special hours over the week until classes start. Please be sure to check this site for any updates.

Thursday, 6-Jan
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Friday, 7-Jan
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Saturday, 8-Jan
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Sunday, 9-Jan
8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Monday, 10-Jan
Resume Normal Hours

Reference Desk Hours
Monday, 3-Jan to Friday, 7-Jan 9am-6pm