The library has 4 study rooms for students to reserve. There are two study rooms downstairs in the library, Room 104 (behind the Proctor desk) and Room 105 (back by the copy room). We also have Rooms 204 and 205 in the upstairs part of the library.
NOTE: While we will try to keep reservations for students as they are scheduled, there may be circumstances that arise which will require SJCL to use the room for testing or other purposes even though they have been booked. If this happens, we will contact you as soon as possible.
- Can I use a study room without a reservation?
- You will need to have/make a reservation to use a study room.
- How far in advance can I book a room?
- 2 weeks
- What is the maximum amount of time I can book a room?
- 4 hours
- Once booked, do I have to do anything else?
- Yes. When you come in to use the study room that you reserved, stop by the Proctor desk to let them know you are there, otherwise the room reservation will be cancelled 15 minutes after the start time.
- Can I reserve a room for a day or time when the library is not open?
- No. Please remember to make reservations that are during Library open hours. The system may accept reservations outside of the normal library hours, but you will not be able to come in if the library is closed. The normal library hours are as follows:
- If I come in and a room is empty, can I use it?
- Check to see if the room is booked by using the QR code on the room door, go into the app and try booking the room, or go to see the Proctor or LIbrarian.
- What about during finals?
- During finals we will adjust the library hours and you will be able to reserve the study rooms during the longer hours. An email will be sent, and times will be posted when the hours are adjusted for Finals.
- Can I cancel a reservation?
- To cancel a reservation please go into your SJCL email, then the Outlook Calendar find the reservation, right click, click on cancel, click on send or see the Proctor or Librarian.
- Who do I contact for help?
- It Dept. at 326-1599 or helpdesk@sjcl.edu
Library Proctor at 326-1486 or library.proctor@student.sjcl.edu
Librarian at 326-1452 or crobinson@sjcl.edu
| DAY | HOURS | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday-Thursday | 9:00a | - | 10:00p |
| Friday-Saturday | 9:00a | - | 5:00p |
| Sunday | 10:00p | - | 6:00p |
While we will try to keep reservations for students as they are scheduled, there may be circumstances that arise which will require SJCL to use the room for testing or other purposes even though they have been booked. If this happens, we will contact you as soon as possible.
Disclaimer: SJCL reserves the right to cancel room reservations for administrative reasons or testing accommodations.
Our mock law classes are a series of classes designed to bring the law school experience to life to give prospective students a taste of what law school is like. San Joaquin College of Law Professors will teach these 1-hour lectures remotely on Zoom covering a variety of topics from our Juris Doctor degree curriculum. The mock classes are a valuable opportunity for prospective students to meet our professors. Following the class, Diane Steel, Director of Admissions will be available to answer questions about the Juris Doctor program and the application process. To Register, go to Event Date, click on the drop-down arrow to select the mock class or classes you would like to attend. In the Description you will find the topic title and the professors name who will be teaching the class.
Our student support services and resources are here to help law students during their time at SJCL. These services include both academic and personal guidance to students; our mission is to help you optimize both your academic performance and your personal well-being. Please contact our Dean of Students, Logan Tennerelli (ltennerelli@sjcl.edu) or our Director of Human Resources & Compliance, Beth Pitcock (bpitcock@sjcl.edu) if you have questions about resources or you’re seeking support.
Update (4/21/2022): Effective immediately, SJCL is suspending the requirement that masks be worn indoors if: you complete the daily health screening using the QR code and meet the criteria therein, you have not tested positive for COVID-19 within the past ten days, and in the event, you have had COVID, you have isolated and tested in compliance with the CDC guidelines. While masks will no longer be required, we strongly encourage their use. Unvaccinated or non-boostered individuals no longer need to provide weekly negative COVID-19 testing results to be on campus.
Update (1/4/2022): Due to the increase of COVID cases in the Community, students, faculty, and staff who plan to access the school building for more than 15-minutes at a time for the Spring term are required to receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster. Please submit your booster verification to hrvac@sjcl.edu by Monday, January 24, 2022, or six months after you received the final dose of the original vaccination, whichever is later. If you are not yet eligible for the booster because you have been fully vaccinated for less than six months, you can still be on campus. However, you will need to send verification of the booster within two weeks after you become eligible.
Update (8/9/2021): Effective August 9, 2021, students, faculty and staff who are on campus for the Fall term are required to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The rise in COVID-19 cases and the overwhelming majority of current research indicates that the delta variant of the COVID-19 virus is the most transmissible variant yet, and rates of COVID-19 infection are projected to steadily increase in areas with low vaccination rates.
Update (7/1/2020): To protect the health of our community, SJCL will begin all Fall 2020 classes online. Classes will be held virtually on zoom, in a live synchronous format. Our highest priority is the safety of all San Joaquin College of Law students, faculty, and staff, and your families. However, we remain committed to the quality of our educational program. Most of you hoped to return to in-person classes. We hoped for that as well, but the situation both locally and statewide continues to worsen. The Governor again closed many businesses. We remain hopeful that this will be just be temporary. Please email our Dean of Students, Logan Tennerelli, if you wish to discuss this. Despite the difficult circumstances, we will do everything we can to make the Fall 2020 semester successful and enriching. Please click here to contact any member of our full-time faculty or administrative staff.
Update (4/1/2020): Effective March 31, 2020, the building and library are accessible only to authorized staff and faculty. In an effort to mitigate COVID-19 spread and in compliance with County of Fresno Public Health Order, effective March 30, 2020, anyone entering and exiting the building will be screened through a series of questions by a SJCL representative. Currently, there are no known cases associated with SJCL students, faculty or administration. The New American Legal Clinic and BREN Clinics have stopped any walk-in appointments, with no exceptions. Please contact the office, (559) 323-2100 if you need any information. We ask for your understanding and patience while our Community, State and Nation makes decisions to prevent further spread of this virus.
SJCL continues to monitor all available information about the coronavirus (COVID-19). Visit the Fresno County Department of Public Health (FCDPH) for the number of confirmed cases in Fresno County. We have implemented additional steps in our daily sanitation routine. These are important steps you can take to protect yourself and others. We will continue to monitor the situation and update the campus community accordingly. The CDC recommends the following preventative actions:
- Cover your mouth and nose with a facial covering when around others
- Wash your hands frequently and properly
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze and dispose of the tissue
- Monitor Your Health Daily
Individuals with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19: Fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea. If you present with these symptoms or any other symptoms that are concerning to you, please call your medical provider. When to seek emergency medical attention. Look for emergency warning signs* for COVID-19. If someone is showing any of these signs, seek emergency medical care immediately:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion
- Inability to wake or stay awake
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all possible symptoms.
Call 911 or call ahead to your local emergency facility: Notify the operator that you are seeking care for someone who has or may have COVID-19.
Public Health Agencies
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- California Department of Public Health
- Fresno County Department of Public Health
Resources
- CDC: Infographic - Understanding the Difference, Surgical Mask, N95 Respirator (pdf)
- CDC: Show Me the Science - Why Wash Your Hands?
- Help STOP the spread of germs (PDF)
- Ayude a evitar el contagio de gérmenes (PDF)
- Johns Hopkins University Confirmed Cases Map
Please refer to your regional public health officials to understand what is happening in your community.
The San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review Board is pleased to announce an opportunity for published student writers in the SJALR to apply for an externship with "The Center." This is a competitive position, and a student who is hired by The Center will complete a series of research and writing assignments over the course of an academic year.
The National Agricultural Law Center is the only agricultural law research and information facility that is independent, national in scope, and directly connected to the national agricultural information network. As a result of the expanding scope of agricultural law and its convergence with related areas, the Center also includes food law in the scope of its coverage.
The Center is a wealth of information for accessing/researching any topic of law concerned with agriculture.
If you are currently researching a law review article or looking for a topic The National Agricultural Law Center is a great place to start.