1. Who may use the law library? All members of the public, including students, paralegals, attorneys, judicial officers, and persons who are preparing their own cases or are interested in the law, are welcome to use the law library. 2. What types of materials does the law library have? The law library's focus is on California law and it has core research materials in print and online including codes, cases, citators, legal treatises, law reviews, finding aids, self-help resources, practice guides and manuals 3. What online services are available to the public at the law library? The online subscriptions at the law library include primary sources (codes and cases) and citators on Lexis, Westlaw, and CD-ROM, specialized databases including HeinOnline (law reviews) and practice materials on Continuing Education of the Bar’s OnLaw, and material freely available on the Internet. Printing is available. 4. Do you have materials for law or paralegal students? Law students are welcome to use the materials and services of the law library, but for materials designed especially for students, they should look to their school law library or bookstore. 5. Can you help me find a form? Can you help me fill out a form? We can show you self-help books, manuals, and books of forms. Interactive Judicial Council and local court forms are available on all public terminals. We can show you how to use the indexes to find a form. We are not allowed to select a form for you or fill it out for you. Staff is prohibited from providing legal advice. 6. How do I research a legal question? Basic Legal Research-A Mini Research Class - This mini research guide is intended to help you learn the legal research process, with guidance on where to start and what resources to check as you research your legal problem. |