About Us

Franklin County Law Library front desk area

 

Library Services, Policies, and More

The Franklin County Law Library has served the courts, agencies, and citizens of central Ohio since 1887.  The library is established by statute and governed by the Franklin County Law Library Resources Board.  Any attorney practicing in Franklin County or in an adjoining county who is in good standing with the Supreme Court of Ohio may request a library card to check out books or eBooks.  Library materials do not circulate to the general public; however, all materials are available to the public for use within the library.  The library also offers reference services, printing, scanning, copying, faxing, and notarization; minimal fees are charged for some services. 

Please note that if you incur any fees for services, the library accepts cash only.

The Franklin County Law Library cannot provide legal advice or make attorney referrals.  Law Library staff members are not attorneys and cannot answer legal questions; they can, however, refer you to helpful legal resources.  It is up to you to request the specific information, resources, or forms that you need.  If you are unsure, consult an attorney.

Additional Information

 

Services and Fees

  • The library offers free access to computers and legal research materials.
  • Reference services are provided in person or through email at fcll-info@franklincountyohio.gov.
  • Copying/printing is $.10 per page for black and white or $.25 per page for color; wireless printing is available, but library staff cannot assist patrons in the use of their own devices (phones, tablets, etc.).  Forms are also $.10 per page.
  • Faxing is $.25 per page outgoing and $.10 per page incoming.
  • Notarization is $3.00 per appearance and requires a valid government-issued ID.  A photo of the ID is not adequate, and the ID must either be current or not expired for more than three years.  Documents must not be signed prior to appearance before the notary and must meet Ohio's legal requirements for oaths or acknowledgments.  The Franklin County Law Library cannot guarantee notarization services if any of the legal requirements are not met, and all notaries are free to independently refuse service if they have reason to do so.
  • Scanning is free, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own USB storage devices if they are scanning large files.  Smaller files can easily be scanned to email from the library's public scanner.
  • Please note that at this time, the only form of payment the library can accept is cash.

 

Library User Policies and Code of Conduct

The Franklin County Law Library Resources Board has adopted rules and policies for library use.  All library users are expected to follow rules for the proper use of library spaces, resources, and equipment.  Users must also follow an approved code of conduct for acceptable behavior within the library.  Failure to do so may result in removal and/or loss of library privileges.  These rules are detailed in the Library User Policy Manual, which is available in the library.  The digital version is also posted below.

Click here for a digital version of the Library User Policy Manual(DOCX, 80KB)

Meeting Rooms

The Franklin County Law Library has two small meeting rooms, one conference room, and one classroom.  These rooms may be used by other agencies or by the general public according to the meeting room and conduct policies as described in the Library User Policy Manual(DOCX, 80KB).  Call the library at 614-525-4971 for more information on meeting room reservations.

Franklin County Law Library conference room with conference table and chairs

Board and Meeting Information

The Franklin County Law Library is governed by the Franklin County Law Library Resources Board.  The Board meets the third Wednesday of February, May, August, and November.  All meetings are held at noon in the Law Library unless otherwise indicated here.  Each meeting's agenda is posted here prior to the meeting.  

Next meeting:  May 20, 2026

 

Board Members:

  • Charles Schneider, Chair
  • Hon. Elizabeth Gill
  • Tunney King
  • Hon. Jarrod Skinner
  • Jill Snitcher

Library Staff

  • Jennifer Jones, Director
  • Susanna Marlowe, Reference Librarian
  • Munevver Ozbeytemur, Public Services Librarian
  • Pamela Labandeira and Kim Triplett, Library Clerks
  • Steven Stultz, IT Consultant

The Franklin County Law Library staff is happy to assist you.  To contact any staff member, call 614-525-4971 or email fcll-info@franklincountyohio.gov. 

 

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