Step One:
Open https://ems.drake.edu/EmsWebApp/. Click on the Welcome guest link in the EMS Web App window and log in using your Drake credentials. The first time you use the system, you have to complete a one-time registration process, as well.
Step Two (Option A - Direct Links)
Leave the EMS tab open (and stay logged in) and return to this page.
In the list below, click on the name of the room you want to check on. Once you open that page, click on the availability tab to see when the room is open and when it is reserved.
LL04
LL15 (Smith Room)
LL16 (NBA Archives)
175
177
261 (Perkins Computer Lab)
262
266A (Cyrus Sinclair Room)
267
268
269
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
282 (Selvy)
Step Two (Option B - Browse to View Room Availability):
On a laptop/desktop: Select Locations under Browse. You can then use the filters on the top to narrow your search. To see just Law Library rooms, click on Add/Remove Locations, select Opperman Hall, and click on update locations.
On a mobile device: Open the hamburger menu (three lines in upper left). Then click on Locations under Browse. Scroll to the very top of the screen, click on Add/Remove Locations, select Opperman Hall, and click on update locations.
Rooms may be reserved by law faculty, law staff, officially recognized law school student organizations, and law students who need a room for 1) a class assignment requiring them to create a videorecording, 2) a virtual meeting, or 3) their work as a T.A. or writing fellow. Officers of the local chapter of the National Bar Association may reserve the NBA Archives room for meetings of that organization except during the final four weeks of the semester when students are preparing for exams.
To request a room reservation, send an email at least one business day in advance to law-circulation@drake.edu. Note the following:
Please be aware that when you reserve space, you
If a room is not reserved, patrons may walk in and use the room on a modified first-come, first-served basis, with law students having priority over other patrons.
The conference room links in the next paragraph include photos and information about available equipment.
Nine conference rooms are available on the first floor (175 and 177), second floor (262, 267, 268, 269) and in the lower level (LL04, LL15, and LL16). In addition, room 282 (Selvy) and room 261 (Perkins) are also sometimes used for classes. LL19, the large classroom in the library's lower level is booked through Cartwright; request through the EMS Web app to reserve.
Study rooms are typically not reserved but law students may request a five-hour checkout at the Information Desk.
Equipment note: The room descriptions indicate equipment permanently installed in each room. You are responsible for obtaining, setting up, and using any other equipment needed for your meeting.