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The LIV Library will reopen by appointment only from Friday 18 June 2021. Find out more.

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Find case law, legislation, forms and precedents, information about legal practices, study resources and a range of legal journals to support your research.

Remote Access Databases

Members benefit from remote access to several online databases. Find full text legal articles and obtain short loans on a range of materials and forms.

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FAQs about library services and loan periods, how to access databases remotely, the document supply service, research support and more.

LIV Library: Resources & Services

LIV Library services are only available to LIV members and members of the legal profession. Members of the public are able to access legal library resources at Victoria Legal Aid.

Changes to service effective 18 June 2021

The LIV Library will reopen by appointment only from Friday 18 June 2021. Visits are restricted to 15 minutes per day. Click here to learn more about changes to loans, returns and library services.

Digital Collection

Eligible LIV members can access Lexis Red digital looseleaf items and CCH eBooks for a short loan of 2 days. Visit the Remote Access Databases page to learn more.

New Material

Browse recent additions to the LIV Library's collection on the New Material page.

Legal Research Services

Legal Archive Service: The LIV can help locate historical law firms or lawyers through the LIV Legal Archive service. Click here to learn more about this service and access the online request form.

Legal Research & Document Supply Services: Click here to submit a request for the LIV Library's legal research and document supply services. LIV members receive discounts on research services and also benefit from a complimentary document supply service. Find out more.

Law Institute Journal

Access archived issues of the LIJ (contains full text articles from July 2002 onward)
Search historical Law Institute Journal issues from 1970-2002 via the LIJ Library Archive Index

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LIV Library
Level 13, 140 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Post: PO Box 263, Melbourne VIC 3001
DX: LIV Library, DX 350, Melbourne
T: 03 9607 9360
F: 03 9607 9359
E: library@liv.asn.au

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Borrowing Library Material

Eligible LIV members can borrow from the LIV Library’s extensive collection via Click & Collect (at Level 13, 140 William Street) or the library's delivery service. See our FAQ page for more information.

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Lexis Red Digital Loans – New Titles Added

Access Lexis Red digital looseleaf items via the LIV Library. Titles available for short loan include: Australian Uniform Evidence Law: Principles and Context, Criminal Procedure in Australia and Wills Probate and Administration Victoria.

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