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The William A. Wise Law Library has designated noise zones to accommodate patrons' needs for silent study, group collaboration, and the necessary work of the library. Law Library users are expected to adhere to the acceptable noise levels for each floor. During exam periods, all floors of the library will be quiet floors (see Red Zone below) to accommodate the need for more individual study space.

Generally, cell phone conversations are NOT permitted in the Law Library. However, library patrons may engage in brief, quiet cell phone conversations in the sitting area outside the Library’s second floor entrance or in the vestibule outside the Library’s garden-level entrance.

Law Library Noise Zones

Green Zone: Garden Level – Moderate Conversational Noise

The Law Library’s garden level (basement) includes spaces for collaboration and individual study. Users of the collaborative spaces are expected to keep conversations to a moderate noise level to avoid disturbing others using the space for individual study.

Events, classes, and meetings are held throughout the semester on this floor, which will impact its noise level. Please visit the first floor for a quiet study environment during these times.

Yellow Zone: Second Floor – Low Conversational Noise

The Law Library’s circulation and reference desks are located on this floor, so users can expect to hear a low level of conversational noise necessary to assist patrons.

Study groups are strongly encouraged to meet in one of the Law Library’s group study rooms. Please reserve a study room online in advance of group study sessions.

Red Zone: First Floor – Quiet Floor

The Law Library’s first floor is for quiet individual study. Conversations and cell phone usage are strictly prohibited.

Law School Final Exams

During the law school final exam periods in December and May, all floors in the law library become Red Zones for quiet individual study. Cell phone usage is strictly prohibited.

Reporting Noise Complaints

Library patrons are encouraged to address loud or disruptive behavior by politely asking the individual to stop. If the behavior persists, please report it to the main circulation desk on the second floor or lawlibnoisecomplaint@colorado.edu. Library staff will address the matter promptly and fairly.[1]

Individuals who fail to comply with requests to stop disruptive behavior will be asked to leave the library.

[1] Librarians will respond to noise complaints Monday-Friday from 9-5pm.

Purpose & Scope

The William A. Wise Law Library provides public computer access to support legal research and academic inquiry. This policy establishes guidelines for the use of public computers to ensure fair access, appropriate use, and compliance with library and university policies.

Eligibility & Access

1. Public computer terminals are available for use by non-university affiliated users (public patrons) and university-affiliated users who need access to legal research resources.
2. Computers are designated for research purposes only. Permitted uses include:
   1. Conducting legal, academic, or professional research.
   2. Accessing legal databases, government websites, and library-provided electronic resources.
   3. Viewing court dockets, statutes, regulations, and legal scholarship.
3. Prohibited uses include, but are not limited to:
   1. Personal entertainment (e.g., streaming videos, gaming, and social media unrelated to research).
   2. Commercial or business transactions (e.g., running a business, job applications).
   3. Viewing or downloading offensive, obscene, or illegal material.
   4. Attempting to bypass security settings or installing software.

Time Limits & Availability

1. Public computer use is limited to 30 minutes per session when others are waiting.
   1. If no one is waiting, users may continue their session until another patron needs to use the computer.
   2. Users must immediately relinquish the computer when asked by library staff.
2. Reservations and priority use:
   1. Computers operate on a first-come, first-served basis.
   2. Library staff reserves the right to prioritize use for legal research needs.
3. Users may not leave a computer unattended for more than five minutes. An unattended session may be ended by library staff to make the computer available to others.

Notice of Assumed Risks

1. Users access library computers and associated software at their own risk. The library is not responsible for equipment malfunction, damage to storage devices, loss of data, transmission of data (secure or otherwise), data saved on a library computer or for personal computers, laptops, or other devices such as smartphones. Users should save work to personal storage devices or cloud services, as files saved on library computers will be deleted when the session ends.
2. The ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ’s wireless network is not secure. Information sent from your wireless device could be captured within or near the library. The library assumes no responsibility for your equipment, or any alterations or loss of configurations, security, or data (captured or otherwise) resulting from connection to the university’s wireless network. If you need to use university WiFi but are concerned about data privacy, we recommend using a third-party VPN to encrypt your traffic.

Compliance & Enforcement

1. Users must follow all library policies, university IT policies, and applicable laws when using public computers.
2. Library staff may monitor computer usage to ensure compliance.
3. Violation of this policy may result in:
   1. Termination of the computer session.
   2. Temporary or permanent loss of library privileges.
   3. Referral to campus security for serious or repeated violations.

Policy Updates & Questions

This policy is subject to periodic review and updates. Any changes will be posted on the law library’s website. For questions regarding public computer access, please contact theÌýAssociate Director of Public Services.

A public entity may be considered in compliance with 8 CCR 1501-11 Technology Accessibility Rules if it:

1. Provide reasonable accommodations or modifications and
2. Has a published accessibility statement and
3. Can provide evidence of making good faith progress on their plan to remove accessibility barriers

Below is the William A. Wise Law Library’s Accessibility Statement as it pertains to their website (/law-library):

The William A. Wise Law Library is committed to providing equitable access to our services for all Coloradans.ÌýOur ongoing accessibility effort works toward being in line with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, level AA criteria. These guidelines not only help make technology accessible to users with sensory, cognitive, and mobility disabilities, but ultimately all users, regardless of ability or disability.ÌýOur efforts are just part of a meaningful change in making all State of Colorado and ¾«Æ·SMÔÚÏßӰƬ services inclusive and accessible. We welcome comments on how to improve our website’s accessibility for users with disabilities and for requests for accommodations to any William A. Wise Law Library Services.

Feedback and Support

The William A. Wise Law Library welcomes your feedback about the accessibility of its website and Digital Archive.Ìý Please let us know if you encounter accessibility barriers.Ìý The Law Library is committed to providing an initial response within 5 business days of your feedback.ÌýFeedback Form:

Updated on 2/21/2025