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Library Newsletter Issue 60 – May 2020

The May issue includes a résumé of Library services available during the Coronavirus outbreak (enquiries, document supply, access to databases, free resources, daily research tips and other initiatives); a report on our response so far to remote enquiries (and a selection of the feedback we have received); advance notice of an online Qualifying Session on legal research; new subject guides on electronic resources; and a feature on the Food and Drugs section of AccessToLaw.

Inner Temple Library Newsletter Issue 60 – May 2020 (PDF)

Personal Injury Law Subject Guide

During the Coronavirus crisis and the temporary closure of the Inner Temple Library, access to resources is restricted. We are producing subject guides outlining the electronic resources to which the Library currently has access. They include key textbooks, law reports, journals and free web sources. Our latest guide on Personal Injury Law is now on the website.

Subject Guides to Online Resources

During the Coronavirus crisis access to resources is restricted. We will be publishing a series of subject guides outlining electronic resources to which the Library currently has access. They will include key textbooks, law reports, journals and free web sources.

The latest subject guide we have put together is for Canadian Law. Other guides available are Caribbean Law, Criminal Law and Family Law.

NHS Timeline

We have produced a short history of the NHS in the form of a timeline which can be viewed here.

eResource Training

Working with the database providers, the Library is offering eResource training for Inner Temple members.

Please contact tdennis@innertemple.org.uk if you are interested in web-based training on Lexis Library & Lexis®PSL, Westlaw & Practical Law and JustisOne.

Library Services and Covid-19

The Library team is endeavouring to provide a remote enquiry and document supply service for members during the time that the Library at Fetter Lane is closed and staff are working from home.

Further details of our current services and resources can be viewed here.

Subject Guides to Online Resources

During the Coronavirus crisis access to resources is restricted. We will be publishing a series of subject guides outlining electronic resources to which the Library currently has access. They will include key textbooks, law reports, journals and free web sources.

The first subject guide we have put together is for Criminal Law and can be found here.

Easter Closure

The Library will not be dealing with enquiries over Easter (from Friday 10 to Monday 13 April).

Library Services Update

The Library continues to offer a limited but free document delivery service from 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. on weekdays for the barristers of all four Inns and is collaborating with the other Inns where there might be opportunities to access different databases. Details can be found on the Library website. The Current Awareness Blog continues to be produced on a daily basis and the Library is curating relevant online content for those with an interest in law including TV programmes and films and law-related podcasts (Lockdown Law Pods).

Coronavirus Situation

Taking into consideration the current Coronavirus situation, we have decided to close the Library for the foreseeable future. We will continue to monitor the government guidelines and hope to be able to resume library services as soon as we possibly can.

We are offering a limited document delivery service between 9.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. Monday-Friday for barrister members of all four Inns. There will be no charge during the coronavirus situation, but the relevant form (Judicial Proceedings or Private Research) must be completed. The forms are available on our website.