The fall
semester always dawns on us so fast! But it’s good to have everyone back on
campus refreshed to start off a new academic year. The Osgoode Library
librarians and staff are in full swing to make the library accessible and
welcoming for everyone.
We listened
to suggestions from the student representatives during the past academic year.
As a result, library tours are available as part of the welcome activities for
First Year students and others who are new to the Law School. We are opening
the library for you to explore the collection and services available. Starting
with the Justice John R. Cartwright Rare Book Room, this is an opportunity to
gain insight into the Balfour Halévy Special Collections. Make sure you register
for these tours and look out for some cool prizes! Registration details are
available here: https://libblog.osgoode.yorku.ca/2019/08/update-first-year-jd-rare-book-room-tour/
We are always open to your suggestions and ideas.
Looking good and ensuring that you are comfortable in a part of the school where some of you spend most of your time is a major priority for library management. Additional seating spaces have been added to the Lower Floor complemented with better quality study carrels and improved lighting. There are now six height adjustable carrels on the Lower and Upper Floors of the library for improved accessibility.
The library’s collection continues to grow in volume and variety. The New Titles Display area on the Upper Floor is where you can sit and browse newly arrived print titles, including new publications from Osgoode faculty. Sign up for the Law Library’s New Titles list and receive email notifications by visiting https://researchguides.library.yorku.ca/lawlibrarynewacquisitions.
Remember to follow us @OsgoodeLawLib on Twitter and Instagram.
And lastly, remember your zones as you enter the library. Observing these zones makes the library experience productive and better for everyone.
Here is wishing you a successful and productive academic year!
Yemisi Dina
Chief Law Librarian
ydina@osgoode.yorku.ca