Audiovisual
Special Services is the repository of microfiche, microfilm, videotapes, audiotapes, and CD/DVDs. Special Services also houses equipment for viewing the material. The charge for making a paper copy from a microform reader is $.10 per page.

Class Recordings
The College of Law permits some law classes to be recorded (see the policy). The class recordings are available for law students to view in Special Services or via the web. Selective class recordings are available for overnight borrowing. The recordings may be checked out of the library two hours before the department closes. The class recordings are due back two hours after Special Services opens the following day.

Faxing Services
Special Services provides a fax machine primarily for the use of Law Library staff and law students. The charge for faxing is $.50 per page, with an extra charge imposed for international faxing. Members of the public may use the fax machine for an additional fee. Please consult with the Special Services staff for assistance.

Scanners
A flatbed scanner is available free of charge in Special Services. Instructions (PDF*) for using the scanner are located at the scanning workstation. Scanned documents may be saved to the H: drive (SAFEspace), a writable CD, or a flash memory drive. Please ask a Student Computer Services staff member in Room 130 if you need assistance.

A microform scanner is also located in Special Services. Instructions (486KB PDF*) for using this scanner are available at the workstation. Please consult with the Special Services staff for assistance and pricing information. The cost for making a paper copy from the microform scanner is $.10 per page.

Typewriter
An electric typewriter is available at no charge on a walk-in basis to Law Library staff and students when not in use by the department.

Document Delivery
One of the priorities of the Special Services staff is to provide copies of specific citations accurately and promptly. The department offers the service for a fee.

Charges

Iowa Patrons
$10 per item + $.15 per page + First Class postage
FAX: $10 per item + $.15 per page for copying + $.50 per page for faxing

Out of State Patrons
$20 per item + $.15 per page + First Class postage
FAX: $20 per item + $.15 per page for copying + $.50 per page for faxing

Contact

Special Services
The University of Iowa
Law Library
130 Boyd Law Building
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: 319-335-9037
Fax: 319-335-9039