IALS Institute of Advanced Legal Studies School of Advanced Study, University of London Leading Research Facilitation in Law IALS Global Law Library 2012 Resources, Expertise, Training and Innovation

IALS 17 Russell Square, London WC1B 5DR Open Monday - Friday 09:00 – 23:00, Saturday10:00 – 17:30, Sunday 12:30 – 18:30

IALS Role of IALS: Founded 1947 National remit Promotes and facilitates advanced study and research in law for the benefit of persons and institutions in the UK and abroad. Member institute of the School of Advanced Study, University of London Funded by HEFCE Expertise Resources Higher Degrees Innovation Research Global Law Library

IALS Library collections 300,786 + volumes 2,950 + serials 16,000 non-book volumes e-journals 50 + databases

Collection Priorities Primary material UK, Europe, EU United States Commonwealth Foreign law Public and private international law Legal systems Jurisprudence

Example:Canada Statutes and regulations Law reports Digests and indexes Journals Books Research guides Print and electronic

Legal databases include: Lexis Library Westlaw UK Justis Hein Online Indexes to articles Foreign and international materials: ORIL, LNJC, Beck, et al. See a list of databases on the IALS Electronic Law Library

Expertise and Services: Ask a Librarian! Enquiry desk Phone and enquiries Book an appointment: Reference advice session Sign up for some training

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User comments From our UK researcher and annual user surveys: Would like more material available in digitised form. IALS website helpful and easy to navigate. A great range of stuff! Friendly and helpful staff.

Our users rate us highly for: ✓ quality of computing facilities ✓ helpful staff ✓ range of journals ✓ easy to use catalogue ✓ electronic training sessions