Librarians as Private Investigators – Not Metaphorically TALL eXchange 2018 Nairne Holtz 416-619-2094
Objectives Certification Locates Resources
Private Investigator Certification 1 week course + 1 provincial exam = PI license Canadian School of Private Investigation and Security Ability to run license plate checks if required for legal reasons
PI Work for Law Librarians Locates = people searches Individuals who have inherited money Clients who owe money Witnesses Defendants
Locates Online resources ($) News databases (obituaries) Land registry search PPSA search Ontario Ministry of Transportation Equifax (business address for numbered companies) Court cases (Westlaw, Lexis, CanLII, Equifax Commercial Suits)
Locates Open source No cell phone directories (even for a fee) Kajiji, Craig’s List, Harmari ($) Canadian Civil Aircraft Register Transport Canada’s Vessel Registration Canadian Internet Registration Authority Social media LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube
The Clue in the Obituary Locates The Clue in the Obituary