Library Facilities and Services
The Library is open to all members of the Inner Temple and to members of the other Inns of Court. It is a legal reference Library, staffed by experienced information professionals, which offers users access to a wide range of print and electronic resources in a comfortable working environment.
The Library offers the following facilities and services:
- A quiet environment for study with a designated silent room
- A range of commercial legal research databases
- A comprehensive collection of English legal materials, including the most up-to-date editions of major practitioner texts
- Specialist Commonwealth & Scottish collections
- An extensive archive of old editions of practitioners’ works
- Open access computers with MS office applications and online access
- A variety of inclusive equipment, software and service adaptations
- Photocopying, scanning and printing facilities
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
- Bookable Basement Reading Room to take longer calls or for small group discussions
- Phone booth to make and receive calls
- A document supply service
- An enquiry service (in person, by telephone and by email)
- Overnight and weekly loans
- Patron-driven Acquisition Scheme
- Bookable 1-to-1 training sessions
- Legal research training for pupils and students
- Tours for students and pupils
- Library and research guides available in print and on the website
- Web access to the library catalogues of the four Inns
- Current Awareness blog for legal news, changes in legislation and new case law (innertemplelibrary.com)
- Social media pages with information on Library services, news and events: Bluesky, Facebook and LinkedIn
More information on the Library’s collections, services and contact details can be viewed at
innertemplelibrary.org.uk