And since we are in the Festive Spirit....a Poem (or an attempt)
T’was the last week before Christmas, and all through the Library
The Staff were still busy, it was getting quite scary.
Fiscal year end was looming; money still to be spent
Invoices for copying and functions, in emails they went.
The lawyers were scrambling, CPDs to be completed
“But I only need 12 hours” was a phrase oft repeated.
Access cards to be printed, and reprinted if lost
Yes, you have to pay for the new one, they come at a cost.
With Betty back further and Janet out front
Finding files, lost phones and other things lawyers hunt;
Like pens and some paper and tabs and some gowns
Some cuff-links, some Advil; creating smiles from frowns.
Help with printing and scanning, faxes in and outbound;
Assisting with caselaw and research questions abound.
Other duties as required, or sometimes desperately needed
Including watching a toddler, while her mother pleaded.
Resources for lawyers, both online and print
Anything that we’re missing, just give us a hint.
New computers for members and non-members as well
Compliments on these babies, they make our heads swell.
The lounge is the envy of all those who enter;
Complimentary coffee, it’s the best social centre!
A place to relax and to heat up your lunch
Or minutes of settlement when you’re in a crunch.
On top of the usual, by the way did we mention?
It’s the library’s turn now, to get some attention.
The reports are disposed of; the shelving is bare
In wait of some renos, to give it some flair.
The changes are needed to accommodate access
And hopefully worth it in spite of the big mess.
Some outlets and tables and more working spaces
Allowing more natural light, when researching your cases.
The work is being done over holidays and at night,
In hopes that the disturbance is ever so slight.
We’ll ring in the New Year in our bright airy space
The changes, we’re sure, you all will embrace.
"Now, Barbara! Now, Roselyn! Now, Constance and Feldstein!
On, Anders! On Lindsay! On, Donnell and Greenstein!
Away from the courtrooms, away from the cells!
Now dash away! Dash away! Bid your farewells!"
The staff are all tired and in need of some rest
But hope that your holidays will be the best
Better people, we could not have as employers
Don’t care what the rest say, cause we love our Lawyers!!!!
