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<P>Whether for self-representation, to be an informed consumer of legal services, or to learn the U.S. legal system, more people than ever are using the library to obtain legal information and legal research advice. This new edition is a comprehensive guide to help librarians confidently assist users in finding the legal information they need. Newly revised and updated, this timely, clearly organized, and easy-to-use resource is packed with guidance to help librarians answer questions that span the gamut of the law. An ideal book for practicing librarians looking to better serve users' legal needs, as well as for students preparing for careers as librarians, it provides an overview of fundamental legal information, including the basic structure of the U.S. legal system and primary law; how-to instructions for finding primary law in print sources, free websites, and pay-for-view databases; information on how to evaluate the trustworthiness of online and print resources; tips for conducting a legal reference interview; guidance for handling common legal questions, such as lawsuits, family law, landlord-tenant disputes, wills and estate planning, debt, bankruptcy, employment, and criminal law; and advice on how to build a basic legal reference collection. This book will help librarians connect users to the most accurate, up-to-date legal information.</P>

Finding the Answers to Legal Questions

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FINDING THE ANSWERS TO LEGAL QUESTIONS 2

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Publisher&#x2019;s Note.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Contents.
Figures.
Foreword.
Preface.
Acknowledgments.
1: Foundation: Legal Information Overview.
2: The Structure of the Legal System in the United States.
3: Secondary Sources and Practice Materials.
4: Federal Primary Sources.
5: State and Local Primary Sources.
6: Preparation: Understanding Legal Information Needs.
7: Legal Research Basics.
8: Resources Beyond the Public Library.
9: Information: Specific Legal Questions.
10: Lawsuits.
11: Family Law.
12: Landlord&#x2013;Tenant.
13: Wills, Estate Planning, and Probate.
14: Debts, Collections, and Credit.
15: Bankruptcy.
16: Employment and Unemployment.
17: Criminal Law.
18: Collection: Building a Basic Collection or Website.
19: What&#x2019;s Online, What&#x2019;s Not, and When to Use What.
20: Evaluating the Trustworthiness of Websites and Self-Help Law Books.
21: Creating a Library Webpage and Basic Legal Collection.
Appendix A: Glossary.
Appendix B: Recommended Legal Sources Online.
About the Authors.
Index.

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