The Sheffield Law Library was founded in 1875 and reflected the importance attached to the encouragement and development of legal education by the newly formed local Law Society. The Library has occupied its present premises in the heart of the legal quarter since 1929, when, as a result of the initiative and ambition of the local profession at that time, the Society's prestigious new building on Campo Lane was opened.
The Library Service is available to all members of the Society and their staff and to local barristers on payment of an annual subscription. The service is financed solely from funds raised by the Society with the aim of providing an up-to-date resource of value to all members of the Society. The Library collection covers all the main areas of English law of interest to a modern-day legal practice with in depth coverage of a number of 'core' subjects.
The Library's holdings include a comprehensive range of statutory materials dating from c.1850 to the present, full sets of the major series of law reports from the 19th century to date and a wide range of precedent material.
The services offered by the Law Library are constantly under review and we aim to respond positively and quickly to the views of our members. The Librarian welcomes members comments and suggestions for new purchases.
Opening Hours
Monday - Friday - 9.00 am - 5.00 pm
Borrowing
All Library items are available for loan. The normal loan period is 3 working days. Loans may be renewed by telephone or in person provided that the book has not been requested by another Library member in the meantime.
Items on loan may be reserved by other library members. Any item on loan may be recalled by the Librarian before the end of the normal loan period if requested by another member.
It may be possible to post items to members.
Overdue loans are liable to a fine of £1.00 per day per item.
Library Catalogue
A full list of all the Library holdings, including law reports and journals, will be supplied to any member on request. Please also see the link on the website.
Additional Services
Members now have access to online legal information via the Lexis Nexis Butterworths Service. Cases (including All England Law Reports), Legislation, Forms & Precedents, Commentary and Journal Articles are available. Information can be emailed directly to members. Library staff can assist with searching and provide help and advice.
The Library has a number of CD-ROMS which complement printed resources such as Atkins Court Forms and Civil Procedure.
Library staff can assist with research and enquiries, using printed and electronic resources. The Librarian reserves the right to charge members for time spent by Library staff on research on requests other than those of a straightforward nature.
Library staff can advise on printed and electronic resources. |
