Great Library – Know How, the blog of the Great Library

Happy Holidays!

As we approach the holiday season, I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to our dedicated library team and to the Law Society licensees and members of the public we serve. This year has been one of meaningful progress and careful preparation for 2026 , made possible through the support and collaboration of colleagues across the Law Society and our partner organizations.

We wish you a peaceful holiday season and all the very best in the year ahead.

Olcay Atacan
Director, Legal Information & Great Library

Important Update: Enhanced Sign-In Procedures for Accessing the Great Library’s eResources

To better protect your library accounts and streamline access, new sign-in procedures are now in effect for Law Society of Ontario licensees accessing the Great Library’s eResources. These changes are part of a broader initiative to enhance security and improve the overall user experience.

Library Closure September 30, 2025 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Great Library will be closed Tuesday, September 30 in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

According to Honourable Justice Murray Sinclair-baa, Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, “Education¹ is what got us into this mess and education² is key to getting us out of it.” In the spirit of this sentiment, we would like to draw your attention to two fundamental Indigenous Law resources, now publicly available via CanLII.