Library & Technology

Hours & Directions

The Duke Law community enjoys 24-hour access to the Law School and Goodson Law Library with a current DukeCard. Current members of the Duke University community may access the library at the hours listed below. A DukeCard will be required for entrance to the Law School building after 5:00 p.m. on weekdays and on the weekend.

The Duke Law School and Goodson Law Library entrances are open to the general public from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. After these hours, only current Duke Law or University students, faculty, and staff are authorized to be in the Law School building; others may be asked to leave.

Spring 2012 Library Access Hours

DayDuke Law communityDuke University communityGeneral Public
Monday - Thursday24 hours7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday24 hours7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday24 hours9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday24 hours1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Spring Break Library Hours

Friday 3/2Library closes at 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 3/3 - Sunday 3/4Library closed
Monday 3/5 - Friday 3/9Library open 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 3/10Library closed
Sunday 3/11Regular hours resume at 1:00 p.m.

Visiting the Law Library

For driving directions to the Law School and parking information, see Visiting Duke Law.