Who Can Borrow?
You can borrow materials if you have a valid Alberta Law Libraries card and are:
- a current member of the Law Society of Alberta in good standing, whether practicing or non-practicing, including articling students
- a summer student or a transferring or out-of-province member of the bar
- a special library
Members of the public can register to access some of our e-resources that are available remotely but cannot borrow print material.
Loan Periods & Renewals
Holds
Transfers
Returns
- Textbooks, law reports and periodicals: 21 days.
- Renewals: Up to two 21-day renewals, if not required by another client.
- You’ll get reminders by email when an item is due or overdue.
- You can place a hold on an item you want to borrow, even if it’s currently on loan.
- Holds prevent the current borrower from renewing the item beyond the current due date.
- Place holds online using your library account or by contacting one of our libraries.
- You will be notified by e-mail or by phone when your item is available, and it will be held for 5 days.
- Items cannot be transferred between library cards.
- Return materials before signing them out under another account.
- You can return items to any Alberta Law Library location.
- If returning by mail or courier, you are responsible for the cost.
Fines, Fees, and Borrowing Privileges
Account Management
Payments
- Overdue fines: $1.00 a day, per item (maximum $25.00 per item)
- Lost item fee: $175.00 per item
- Items not returned within 28 days are considered lost.
- Lost/damaged items incur overdue fines plus the lost item fee.
- Accounts with fees over $49.00 will be suspended. Privileges are restored once overdue items are returned and fees are paid.
- Clients should regularly check their library account to ensure it is in good standing.
- Monthly statements are emailed.
- Keep your contact info up-to-date to receive notices.
- No cheques accepted.
- Cash in person in Edmonton or Calgary only.
- Pay by credit card or e-transfer: LawLibrary@just.gov.ab.ca
Need Help?
Library staff are happy to help with borrowing, renewals, or finding materials. Please email us with any questions: LawLibrary@just.gov.ab.ca