Returns & Recalls

In addition to returning library materials to the Langdell Circulation desk, faculty members may also leave them in a pickup location designated in each faculty or faculty secretarial office. A library staff member checks these locations daily. For security reasons, do not leave library materials outside an office. The Library has no book drops; please bring materials your are returning to the Langdell Circulation Desk or call (617) 495-3455 for a pickup.

Circulation staff may recall books from faculty offices for use by other library patrons. In order to keep them readily available to all patrons, faculty members should not remove library books from the Law School. In particular, reference books or other materials on special loan to faculty members should not leave the Law School.

Circulation staff generally will recall a book via email or by written request. If possible, faculty members should return recalled materials on the day they receive the recall request. When faculty members fail to observe recall requests, the Library staff has authority to retrieve materials from faculty offices, leaving a message noting the retrieval. Address questions about book returns to the Langdell Circulation Desk (617) 495-3455.