Law Library
Robert S.K. Welch Courthouse
59 Church St.
St. Catharines, ON
L2R 3C3
Open 8:30am to 4:15pm Monday through Friday. Open to the public on Friday afternoons.
Services
Reference Services
Staff members are available during regular hours to answer reference questions, assist with case searches and note-ups, and aid library patrons in locating and using library resources. Services can be accessed in person, or via e-mail, phone or fax.
Book Borrowing
LCLA members may borrow library materials for two weeks.
Training
Library staff are able to provide instruction in the use of both print and electronic resources. We encourage our users to ask library staff if they are in need of direction in the use of a resource.
Computer and Wireless Access
Wireless access is available in the library and lounge areas. Library staff will key in the required password on request. Computers are available for use by library patrons, with internet access and word processing software.
Photocopy & Print Services
A photocopier is available in the library for use by counsel, at a cost of $0.25 per page. Printing is also available at the same cost.
Inter-Library and Document Delivery
Library staff will canvass other libraries for materials and information when not available in-house.
Resources
Zoom Tips and Tutorials
Please find below a list of links providing you with information on the use of the Zoom video platform. The links give information ranging from basic use, to more advanced features and keyboard shortcuts, depending on your needs.
- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/206618765-Zoom-video-tutorials
- https://www.zdnet.com/article/zoom-101-a-starter-guide-for-beginners-plus-advanced-tips-and-tricks-for-pros/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOUwumKCW7M
- https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/205683899-Hot-Keys-and-Keyboard-Shortcuts-for-Zoom
- https://www.howtogeek.com/669467/zoom-keyboard-shortcut-and-how-to-use-them/
- https://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-use-zoom-like-a-pro-13-video-chat-hacks-to-try-at-your-next-meeting/
- https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/tips-for-using-zoom/
- https://www.wired.com/story/tips-for-using-zoom/
Self Rep Guides as published by the Canadian Judicial Council
The Canadian Judicial Council has published three new informational handbooks for self-represented litigants who are involved in civil, criminal or family litigation procedures. The goal of the handbooks is to help those who are not represented by legal counsel to better prepare for court proceedings, and to provide judges with tools they can recommend to such persons to help them access the courts.
The handbooks make it simple for self-represented litigants to access information for each province and territory in both official languages on how to prepare for a hearing, the applicable rules and law, where to find free or lower cost legal help and related resource agencies, among many other things.
August 12, 2021 – CaseLines – Hints & Tips
- Source: Federation of Ontario Law Associations Youtube Channel
- Video (accredited)– 1 hr 13 min.
- Source: www.ontariocourts.ca
- Source: Dan Rosman – Legal Tech – Youtube
- Video – 7 min.
- Source: Litigation Help – Youtube
- Video – 16 min.
- Source: – www.hamiltonlaw.on.ca