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Using the Library

Using The Library

Outside researchers, including Penn non-law students and faculty, should submit a request for admittance to libraryaccess@law.upenn.edu.  Please include a brief description of your research need and the dates of your proposed visit.  Please submit your request 1-2 business days prior to your need for access.

Tanenbaum Hall, Biddle Law Library with people, Tanenbaum Hall, Biddle Law Library with people

Quick Links

Library Hours

View full calendar

Reserve a Study Room

Online room scheduler

Request Scans from the Collection

Student scan request form

Request Books from the Collection

All Penn students can request books for pickup

Policies

Exam Periods and Federal Depository 

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Reading & Examination Period

During the Law School’s reading and examination period, access is limited to Penn Carey Law students, University of Pennsylvania faculty, Law School alumni, and members of the bar. During the restricted access period, Penn students may request permission to access the law library collection for research.  To view restricted time periods, view the library’s calendar.

Federal Depository Library Program

 

 

Federal Depository Library Program

This library is a congressionally designated depository for U.S. Government documents. Biddle’s print depository materials can be identified through the Search Center Catalog.

Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code), but due to ongoing university building restrictions, an advance appointment is required to enter the library. The majority of current federal government information is also available online through resources like GovInfo and Congress.gov.

For assistance in finding and using electronic government documents, consult a Biddle Law Librarian. To make an appointment to use the collection in person, contact Library Access.