REGULATIONS

1. No library book, periodical or other work other than those designated for loan, may be taken from the Reading Room except on the authority of a Bencher of the Honorable Society of King’s Inns.

2. All Library users, with the exception of Benchers, must sign the attendance book.

3. Students must not bring unauthorised visitors into the Reading Room, except on designated dates.

4. King's Inns Library reserves the right to refuse admission.

5. Users are not allowed to bring briefcases or bags of any description (including handbags, laptop bags/covers/sleeves) into the Reading Room. Please use the lockers provided for day by day usage in the Entrance Hall.

6. Users who bring bags into the Reading Room will be asked to remove them immediately.

7. No bottles or containers of ink or correction fluid, or any sharp objects, may be brought into the Reading Room.

8. Students are permitted to have natural water in non–spill bottles in the Reading Room. No other drinks are permitted.

9. Food of any type (including chewing gum) is strictly forbidden in the Reading Room.

10. Smoking, including electronic cigarettes, is prohibited in all areas of the Library Building.

11. For the sake of other users, please be as quiet as possible in the Reading Room of the Library.

12. All electronic devices should be used in a manner that does not cause any disturbance to other users.

13. The use of mobile phones in the Reading Room is not permitted.

14. All Library users must furnish proof of their identity if requested to do so by Library staff. In the case of King’s Inns students, the King’s Inns student I.D. card will be sufficient.

15. All students must ensure that they have a current King’s Inns student I.D card, please note that these are non–transferable.

16. All borrowing transactions (issuing/returning/renewing), and all printing/photocopying must be completed 15 minutes before closing time.

17. Students are requested to shut down their computers not later than 10 minutes before the stated closing time.

18. A bell will be rung 15 minutes before closing time. Users are asked to leave the Library Building by the designated closing time.

19. Any person who breaches Library regulations may be reported to the Council of King’s Inns or the Benchers of the Society, or both, for appropriate action.