The primary mission of the Moritz Law Library is to support scholarship and instruction in the law. The Law Library has a long history. It was formed in December 1891 with a gift in memory of the Honorable Henry C. Noble of Columbus. The Law Library has occupied its current location in Drinko Hall since 1992 when a substantial addition to the Moritz College of Law building was opened. This addition continues to provide the law library’s patrons with convenient access to the collection and services, as well as ample and comfortable room in which to work. In 1998, the Law Library was named after distinguished College of Law alumnus, Michael E. Moritz. The collection may be used by the entire Ohio State University community. Furthermore, as the largest law library in the state, the Moritz Law Library is a valuable resource for the attorneys, judges, officials, and citizens of Ohio.
Spring Semester Hours (January 6, 2025 - April 25, 2025)
Monday - Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday & Sunday Closed
Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm
The exterior doors to Drinko Hall are locked one hour prior to the library's closing. To ensure that the library closes promptly, library staff begin reminding visitors of closing time 30 minutes prior to actual closing.
The law library is open only to patrons using the law collection.
Exceptions to Spring Semester Hours
Monday, January 20 Closed
Monday, March 10 - Friday, March 14 8am - 5pm
Wednesday, April 30 Closed 12pm - 2pm
Friday, May 23 8am - 12pm
Monday, May 26 Closed
Thursday, June 19 Closed
Thursday, July 3 8am - 12pm
Friday, July 4 Closed
Monday, July 28 - Friday, August 1 Building Closed, Services Available
Location
The Michael E. Moritz Law Library is located on the second floor of Drinko Hall, 55 West 12th Avenue.
Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP)
The Moritz Law Library is a congressionally-designated, selective depository for U.S. Government documents. Public access to the government documents collection is guaranteed by public law (Title 44 United States Code).
Details for Fines, Fees, and Appeals
For details about fines, fees, and appeals, please refer to the University Libraries page.