LIBRARY SERVICES
Research Services
The Court House Library provides a full range of research services to members of the Ontario Bar, the Judiciary, articling students, and the public. Professional, experienced staff are available to assist you with your research and use of the library facilities, whether you are using print or electronic resources.
Services provided include:
- Locating in-depth commentary on a specific legal topic
- Case law & legislation: copies, note ups, detailed histories
- Database instruction
All research is provided free of charge to members of the TLA (not including fees for printing and fax services).
Only members are eligible to borrow books for overnight loans.
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WiFi & Legal Databases
The lawyers' facilities and library at 361 University are equipped with secure WiFi to make it easier for TLA members to work while away from the office. Visit library reception to set up a WiFi username and password.
The library offers database access via 3 public desktop computers. Resources available on site include:
Canadian case law, legislation, commentary, forms, and precedents *Includes Practical Guidance, Legislative Pulse, and Brief Analysis
Canadian case law, legislation, commentary, and O’Brien’s Encyclopedia of Forms
*Includes CriminalSource, EmploymentSource, Estates&TrustsSource, and FamilySource packages
Canadian case law, legislation and commentary
*Includes Irwin Law's Essentials of Canadian Law Series
Texts, looseleafs, and annotations
Full text articles from English language legal periodicals, dictionaries, and legislative material
**Free to all Ontario lawyers but password must be obtained from LSO Great Library**
Criminal Sentencing Research
**Free to all Ontario lawyers but password must be obtained from the LSO Great Library. Lawyers can use the same login information for HeinOnline**
Connected to the TLA WiFi? Access our legal research databases on site for free via https://tlalibrary.wordpress.com/
Experienced staff are available to assist with research and provide instruction on the use of databases. Members may request for research to be done by librarians on their behalf; email us at library@tlaonline.ca to submit your question.
Location & Contact Information
Address: 361 University Avenue, 3rd floor
Telephone: 647-247-4782
Fax: 416-947-9148
Email: library@tlaonline.ca
For direct access to the library, TLA members can use their membership card to enter the building at the Rotunda entrance (south side of 361 University Ave.). Simply use the buzzer and a Court Officer will buzz you in. You will need to present your TLA card to the camera inside to have the second set of doors opened. The lift will take you to the 2nd floor Lawyers' Lounge & Robing Rooms, or the 3rd floor Court House Library.
If you do not have a TLA membership card, use the following directions:
- Enter at 361 University Ave. Building is north of Queen St., south of Armoury St., on the east side. You will pass through airport-like security.
- Follow the hall to the escalators on your left. Take the escalator to the 3rd floor.
- Go left and keep going left. You will pass through 3 sets of doors. The last set has a sign on it saying "Library”.
- Turn right - the library is at the end of this hallway, past the elevator.