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THE LEGAL BRIEF
VOLUME 42, ISSUE 5
News from the Washington State Law Library
BIG News: We ’ re Home!
After several years, the renovation of the Temple of Justice and the law library is finally complete. We are thrilled to introduce our library patrons to the improvements to our home base. In addition to key infrastructure updates including HVAC, paint, carpet, furniture and water system, you will notice some important changes to the layout of the Temple of Justice and the law library. The Temple of Justice has also added new security protocols in order to ensure the safety of court staff and Temple visitors. The law library is scheduled to open on Monday, October 28 th . Library hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Here are the specific ways in which the Temple of Justice renovations will impact library visitors:
Library Services Location
Before renovation, the law library provided two floors of service for library patrons. All library services are now located on the main floor of the Temple of Justice in the ornate reading room. The lower level of the building is only available for court staff and visitors requiring ADA accommodation. To visit the library, you will need to use the main entrance, which is located on the south side of the Temple, facing the domed Legislative building. Visitors requesting accessible entry will need to use the east entrance.
Security Screening
Every visitor to the Temple of Justice is now required to go through a security screening upon entering the building.
Legal Research Computers
Two legal research computers are located in the library ’ s reading room, providing access to Lexis, Westlaw, HeinOnline, the law library catalog and Lexis eBooks. Printing and scanning are also available. When patrons are waiting, time is limited to 60 minutes. You can call or email the library in advance to reserve time to use a research computer at library.requests@courts.wa.gov or 360 - 357 - 2136.
Library Collection and Book Drop
While we have moved the most frequently used titles into the reading room, some titles may be located in other places in the library building, including offsite storage. In addition, we are still unpacking books! This process may take several months to complete. Library staff will be happy to retrieve books located in non - public areas of the building. WSBA members also have access to our interlibrary loan services. Please visit the reference desk if the title you ’ re looking for is not on the shelf.
We are also excited to introduce a new book drop for easy book returns. The book drop is located on the lower level, inside the north doorway of the building and is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Need Briefs?
Did you know that the law library has the largest collection of appellate briefs in the state? If you need a brief to review for your case, we can scan a PDF copy for you. Our collection consists of Court of Appeals briefs for published cases and Supreme Court briefs. Please email your case citation or case number to library.requests@courts.wa.gov for this free service. Please allow up to 48 hours after your request to receive the scan.
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Upcoming Holiday Closures WSLL will be closed on the following holidays: Monday, November 11 th : Veterans ’ Day
Thursday, November 28 th : Thanksgiving Day Friday, November 29 th : Native American Heritage Day
Wednesday, December 25 th : Christmas Day Wednesday, January 1 st : New Year ’ s Day
Contributed by Washington State Law Library reference staff.
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