New Zealand Law Society - Library policies and protocols
The following policies and protocols have been developed to ensure that all Library users are aware of their responsibilities when using New Zealand Law Society Library resources and services.
The Law Society Library is a private library for use by lawyers with a current practising certificate, people with NZ Law Society Associate Membership that includes additional access to library services, the Judiciary, Ministry of Justice staff and University Law Faculty members.
Online subscription resources are provided for legal research purposes and made available via vendors (legal publishers) terms and conditions.
Users are required to agree to our Terms and Conditions of use prior to accessing content.
The Law Society Library’s print collection should be treated with the care and respect accorded to valuable resources to ensure the quality and access to the resource is maintained for its useful life.
We request that all users of the Library computers/kiosks observe the Library computer and WiFi use policy.
The cost of running the Library is paid for, in part, from the fees charged for particular Library services. Therefore, it is important that the fees charged for using specific Library services are paid promptly by Library users in accordance with the commercial terms noted on the invoice.
Some services, such as printing from kiosks and photocopying, may not have a system for the recovery of the costs being incurred. In this circumstance, the Library user should only be using these services for Library resources, otherwise they can make a payment to help defray the cost of running the Library. A librarian will be able to assist if this situation arises.
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The three Library Managers (Auckland, Wellington and Canterbury), are responsible for the operation of the Library service and facilities in their designated location and the surrounding region, and for ensuring policies and protocols are followed for the benefit of all Library users.
Library users, in general, value their access to the resource and are aware of the need to work with their colleagues to share in the benefits. Where Library users do not respond similarly, the assistance of the Branch Manager and/or Branch President may be called upon to assist the Librarian. Withdrawal of access to the Library will be considered as a last resort.