The Rinker Law Library collection has grown rapidly to support the needs of an ABA-accredited law school with an expanding curriculum. This modern, 40,000 square-feet, three-story facility features seating for about 300 users with access to the Internet and to many electronic research databases. The library currently contains over 293,000 volumes, including books, microforms, audio visual materials and serials. The library is open for over 100 hours per week, has 11 study rooms and a comfortable reading room. The reference desk is staffed by lawyer/librarians who provide instructional programs and coursework in legal research. Harry Rinker serves on the Board of Trustees for Chapman University.
Library Catalog
Location and Hours
Chapman University School Of Law
One University Drive
Orange, California 92866
714-628-2553
Reference Desk Numbers
8:00 am to 4:00 pm (714) 628-2548
4:00 pm to 7:00 pm (866) 399-9050 then enter (714) 628-0828
Library Hours
Regular Hours
Monday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Tuesday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Sunday 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Special Hours
April 23 - May 9, 2012Reading week and Finals
Monday - Saturday 8:00am-2:00am
Sunday 10:00am-2:00am
May 10 - May 13, 2012
Thursday 8:00am-11:30pm
Friday 8:00am-9:00pm
Saturday 8:00am-5:00pm
Sunday Closed
May 14 - May 28, 2012
(Library closed May 13, 19, and 20)
(Library closed at 5:00 p.m., May 18, for commencement)
(Library closed May 26-28 for Memorial Day)
Monday - Friday 8:00am-7:00pm
Saturday - Sunday Closed