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The Barry University School of Law Library is located in Miami, Florida, and is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and bar members. The library is intended to provide the Barry community with a pleasant environment for study and research. While the public cannot visit the library, visitors are welcome to use the Law Library's online resources/databases 24 hours a day. All visitors to the library must show a bar card and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Who can visit the library? | The Barry University Community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) and licensed bar members only. |
| What do visitors need to show? | A bar card and a valid ID. |
| Where do visitors need to check in? | The Circulation Desk. |
| When can bar members visit? | After 6 p.m. during non-visitor hours. |
| When is the library closed to the public? | During the week before and during final examinations. |
| What are the library hours? | Monday – Thursday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m., Friday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. |
| What are the virtual service hours? | Monday – Thursday: 9 a.m. – 8 p.m., Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Weekends by appointment. |
| What is the mission of the library? | To provide the Barry community with a pleasant environment for study, research, and the continuation of the educational process. |
| What are some of the rules for visitors? | Visitors must sign in and out, state a valid reason for utilizing library resources if asked, are subject to fines for lost/damaged items, and must follow conduct policies. |
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What You'll Learn
Who can visit?
The Barry University School of Law Library is for the exclusive use of the Barry University Community and licensed bar members. The Barry University Community consists of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Attorneys or bar members must show a bar card and check in at the Circulation Desk. All visitors must show a valid ID and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk.
Use of the library is intended for access to resources unavailable at other regional public libraries. During the week before and during final examinations, only currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, and alumni may access the Law Library. Written permission for access during this time for other researchers must be arranged in advance.
The Law Library permits Bar members access to the Library during non-visitor hours, after 6 pm. If asked by an employee and/or security guard, visitors must state a valid reason for utilizing Law Library resources.
The Barry University School of Law Library provides study room access to all currently enrolled students. These study rooms are available through checkout services at the Circulation Desk in conjunction with the Law Library reservation system. Rooms are available for up to 4 hours per day (per student) and can be booked up to one week in advance.
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What are the rules?
The Barry University School of Law Library is intended for the exclusive use of the Barry University Community and licensed bar members. The Barry University Community includes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Attorneys and bar members must show a bar card and check in at the Circulation Desk.
The library is intended to provide access to resources that are unavailable at other regional public libraries. During the week before and during final examinations, only currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, and alumni may use the library. Researchers who fall outside of these categories must arrange written permission in advance.
All visitors must show ID and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk. Visitors must also state a valid reason for using the library's resources if asked by a member of staff or security guard. Visitors are not permitted during the final exam and reading period.
Food is not allowed in the library, and drinks must be in covered containers only. Animals, except guide dogs and service animals, are not permitted. Library staff equipment is off-limits, and loitering, soliciting, and advertising are prohibited. Computers are restricted to currently enrolled students, staff, administrators, and alumni.
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What are the opening hours?
The Barry University School of Law Library is open to the public, but only for access to resources unavailable at other regional public libraries. Visitors must show a bar card and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk. The library's hours vary depending on the time of year and whether it is a weekday or weekend.
From Monday to Thursday, the library is open from 8 am to 10 pm. On Fridays and Saturdays, the library is open from 8 am to 6 pm. On Sundays, the library is open from 10 am to 10 pm. These are the standard opening hours during the semester.
The library's hours change during finals, between semesters, and on holidays. For example, during the week before and during final examinations, only currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, and alumni may use the library. In addition, the library offers extended hours for finals. For instance, during the Fall 2022 finals period, the library was open from 8 am to 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays and from 10 am onwards on Sundays, starting from December 2nd through December 15th.
The library is closed during the winter break. For instance, it was closed from Saturday, December 17th through Sunday, January 1st during the 2022-2023 winter break.
The Barry University School of Law Library also offers virtual services with varying hours. From Monday to Thursday, virtual services are available from 9 am to 8 pm, and on Fridays, they are available from 9 am to 5 pm. Weekend virtual services are available by appointment.
In addition to the physical and virtual services, the Barry University School of Law Library also provides 24-hour access to its online resources and databases.
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How do I get there?
The Barry University School of Law Library is located in Miami, Florida. The physical address is not readily available online. However, the library is situated within the university's Miami campus.
To get to the Barry Law Library, you can drive, take public transportation, or walk if you are close by. Here are some detailed instructions on how to reach the library:
- By Car: Input the destination address into your GPS device or mapping application. This will provide turn-by-turn directions to guide you to the library.
- By Public Transportation: Miami offers a range of public transportation options, including buses and trains. You can use the Miami-Dade County Transit website or a transit application on your smartphone to plan your trip. These tools will help you determine the best routes and provide real-time arrival and departure information.
- On Foot: If you are already on the Barry University campus or nearby, you can walk to the library. It is located within the university's Miami campus, so you can follow campus signage or use a campus map to find the specific location.
Once you arrive at the library, you will need to sign in at the Circulation Desk and agree to the visitor policies. These policies include restrictions on loitering, soliciting, and advertising, and only guide dogs and service animals are permitted.
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What resources are available?
The Barry University School of Law Library is intended for the exclusive use of the Barry University Community and licensed bar members. The Barry University Community includes students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The library's mission is to provide the Barry community with a pleasant environment for study, research, and the continuation of the educational process.
The library has extensive research collections, including over 169,000 physical items and 600,000 electronic resources. These resources include ebooks, streaming media, and electronic journals. The library also has a Law Library Scholarship Repository and a Law Library Map available online. Additionally, the library provides access to study rooms, which can be reserved through the Circulation Desk.
The library's online resources/databases are accessible 24 hours a day through the Law Library page. The library also has specific hours for virtual services: Monday to Thursday from 9 am to 8 pm, Fridays from 9 am to 5 pm, and weekends by appointment.
During the week before and during final examinations, only currently enrolled students, faculty, staff, and alumni may use the library. Visitors must have written permission to access the library during this time. All visitors must show a ID and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk.
The library has various policies in place to maintain a pleasant environment. These include restrictions on food and drinks, rules against loitering and soliciting, and guidelines for the use of guide dogs and service animals.
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Frequently asked questions
The Barry Law Library is for the exclusive use of the Barry University Community and licensed bar members only. The Barry University Community consists of students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Attorneys must show a bar card and check in at the Circulation Desk.
The library is open Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 10 pm, Friday to Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm, and on Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm.
Visitors must show a bar card and sign in and out at the Circulation Desk. They must also state a valid reason for using the library's resources if asked by an employee or security guard.
You can reach the Circulation Desk at (321) 206-5700 or [email protected]. Borrowing services can be contacted at 305-899-4050 or [email protected].
