When Founding Father John Adams designed our current government structure in his Quincy, Massachusetts, home, he could not have imagined how complicated it would grow to be. 200+ years later we are awash in statutes, regulations and precedential caselaw which can be unwieldy to search and difficult to find, particularly for those who do not have legal backgrounds. This SLA session will offer non-law librarians the opportunity to learn about basic legal research, explaining the fundamentals and providing an overview of the United States legal system and essential print and Web-based resources. Discussion will include frequently asked legal research questions, cost-effective search strategies, and accessible resources, with an emphasis on free or low-cost alternatives.
Program Takeaways
- Participants will be introduced to the primary and secondary sources of legal information they may be called upon to find in daily work.
- Participants will learn about the fundamentals of legal research.
Session Presentation
