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Using the Library

The following rules apply to use of the Law Society Library.

Opening Hours

8.00am until 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays.

Who may use the Library

Solicitors and their staff may use the Library, but only solicitors with current practising certificates may borrow.

What may be borrowed

There are few restrictions on what may be borrowed. Only reference works such as dictionaries and digests are not for loan. Borrowers are responsible for all loans registered against their Borrowers Card.

Loan Period

One week.

Renewals and recalls

Overdue material may not be renewed. Other material may be renewed only at the discretion of the Librarian.

After 24 hours all loans are returnable on demand at the request of another user.

Fines

A fine of $10.00 per item is payable to the Library if after notification an overdue item remains outstanding after a further 3 days. No further material may be borrowed until the fine has been paid to the Library and the overdue material returned.

Inter-Library Loans

Material obtained on inter-library loan must be used in the Society's Library. Any fees charged by the lending Library are the responsibility of the requestor.

Library etiquette

The use of mobile telephones, smoking, drinking, eating or loud and unnecessary conversation is not permitted in the Library.