Law Library Resources for Students

Tables for quiet study are available on the second floor of the library.  There are a limited number of carrels available for quiet study on the lower level of the library.

Carrels and tables are not personal property.  Carrels or table space may not be claimed for an extended period of time without actually occupying the seat.

Only laptop computers and other study aids may be plugged into outlets in the library.  No appliances are permitted in the library and will be removed if discovered.  No extension cords are permitted in the library, whether in carrels or for use with laptops on tables.

Group Study Rooms may be reserved up to twenty-four hours in advance for a period of two hours per group, with one renewal permitted per day if there are no other subsequent reservations for that room. There are five group study rooms on the second floor of library. The group study rooms contain additional equipment suitable for presentation practice and group collaboration.

RESERVATION/SIGN-UP INFORMATION

1. Reservations can be made in person at the Library Service Desk or by calling 717-240-5267.
2. Only library staff members can fill out the reservation form.
3. Two full names of students reserving the room will be required.
4. There must be a group of two or more in order to reserve a group study room.
5. Only Law students can make reservations.
6. Rooms can be reserved for one two hour time block.
7. One renewal of two hours may be made if there are no subsequent reservations.
8. Reservations can be made up to 24 hours in advance.
9. Users without reservations must vacate the room when a group with reservations arrives.
10. If a room is reserved and is not claimed within 10 minutes, others may use it.
11. All rules concerning food and drink in the library also apply to the Group Study Rooms.
12. Per library policy, including group study rooms, “Carrels and tables are not personal property. Carrel or table space may not be claimed for an extended period of time without actually occupying the seat. Carrels and tables will be cleared of ALL unattended items periodically throughout the day.” See User Guidelines

WIRELESS DISPLAY

Each group study room is equipped with Mersive Solstice pods for wireless display connectivity and collaboration.

1. Use the controller on the wall to turn the display on, select 'Wireless' and then follow the on-screen instructions using your laptop or mobile device.
2. Download the app for your device: Android, OSX, iOS, Windows.
3. More information about Solstice at Penn State is available here.
4. Mersive Solstice QuickStart information and tips are available at mersive.com/go.
5. Please turn off the display when you are finished.
6. Please report any issues with display systems to library or IT staff.