Includes bibliographical references (pages 109-126)
Contents:
The nature of law and legal research -- The library patron who seeks legal information -- Constraints on legal reference service -- Legal reference liability -- Access to Justice movement (A2J) -- Legal reference service policy guidelines; examples of policies -- Library documents on legal reference service: policy, disclaimers, FAQs, definitions -- Staff training -- The legal reference interview -- Legal research guides, handouts, pathfinders, website links -- Other library services: classes, self-help centers, Lawyer in the Library, forms, referrals -- The law collection -- Collaboration and training between law librarians and public librarians -- Where do you draw the line? -- Practice questions -- My own perspective on legal reference service -- Make a plan -- In conclusion
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