The Welland County Law Association

Contact Information: R. Boak Burns Law Library 102 East Main Street Welland, Ontario L3B 3W6 Toll Free: 1-866-455-6489 Tel: 905-734-3174 Fax: 905-734-1883 Email: wcla@execulink.com Key Contact: Mary-Jo Mustoe, Library Technician

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m to 4:30 p.m.

Serves: Approximately 150 lawyers from Welland, Fonthill, Fort Erie, Niagara Falls, Port Colborne, Thorold and Ridgeway.

Services: Photocopying, printing and faxing at a nominal charge.

Circulation Policy: 2 week loan policy, some materials are designated as non-circulatory i.e. loose leafs and reference.

Special Collections: All England Reports (1936-1988); Queen's Bench Division (1875-1900, 1952-1986); King's Bench Division (1901-1951); Exchequer Division (1865-1880), Upper Canada Queen's Bench (1845-1881).

History: The Welland County courthouse built from Queenstone limestone dates back to 1856 and was designed by Kivas Tully. In 1997, the courthouse underwent extensive renovations while still remaining a beautiful example of the neoclassical style. The R. Boak Burns Law Library located in the courthouse is named in honour of the late R. Boak Burns, Q.C. and former President of the Welland County Law Association.

Computer User Workstations: 4

Facility: Situated on the lower level of the Welland County Courthouse, the library features four computer workstations, three large work tables, and a TV/VCR. Access is via a magnetic swipe card. Visiting counsel may access the library during regular business hours.

Accessibility: n/a

Web Address: http://www.execulink.com/~wellaw