The Osgoode Hall Law School Library is committed to the principles of open access in scholarly publishing visibly represented by its open access institutional repository, the Osgoode Digital Commons (ODC). Established in 2014, the ODC is the only faculty-specific repository in Canada. The Digital Commons captures, preserves, and advances the intellectual output of Osgoode Hall Law School. […]
The Law Library is pleased to release a suite of short videos that provide guidance on legal research. The short videos cover how to conduct secondary source research, legislation research, case law research, and legal citation. They are designed to provide quick reference help on common legal research questions. The video series can be found […]
We invite you to stop by the Law Library to browse our new book display on legal writing! These titles provide tips on how to write clearly and concisely and introduce you to different types of legal writing. We have also posted additional titles on our virtual display, which can be accessed here: Legal Writing
As 2023 draws to a close, the Osgoode Law Library would like to highlight and celebrate the scholarly works of Osgoode Faculty. This collection features authored books, edited books, book chapters, and conference proceedings. The digital book display can be viewed here: Osgoode Faculty Scholarship Visit the Osgoode Digital Commons or search Osgoodiana in the Omni library catalogue […]
We are pleased to announce the addition of three modules in i-law: Construction, Maritime & Commercial, and Dispute Resolution. The Construction module comprises a collection of resources, including books on construction law, FIDIC contracts, newsletters, Building Law Reports and the International Construction Law Review. In the Maritime & Commercial module, you will find books on […]
The Latest Special Collections Exhibit A new exhibit called The Book, Aesthetically Speaking showcases rare books from the library's special collections. The exhibit explores book printing, binding, and decoration techniques from the 16th to 21st century and can be found on the lower level of the library. It was curated by Beck Schaefer, the Law […]
The Law Library will be offering a series of library tours to better acquaint students and faculty with our resources and services. Tours will run the following dates: Tuesday, September 12th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pmWednesday, September 13th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pmThursday, September 14th - 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm If interested, […]
Welcome back to Osgoode! During the past year, there have been a few changes and new features to legal databases that we would like to highlight as you start the new academic year. Lexis+ Canada In September 2022, LexisNexis launched Lexis+ Canada, a new platform for Canadian law schools. It features a revised landing page […]
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into our daily lives, it brings forth a range of legal challenges and ethical implications. We warmly invite you to visit the library and explore the featured titles in our new book display, which showcases the intersection of AI and the law. The display is located on the […]
Since 1975, March 8th has been celebrated as International Women's Day. This day is an opportunity to recognize our collective advancement towards gender parity, while making a continued commitment to strive towards equity for all. For the month of March, the library has created a book display highlighting titles that discuss the intersections of gender […]