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Legal research sources
The following resources are books and web pages that provide guidance on how to conduct legal research.
- Law Library of Congress Guide to Law Online"Access quick guides to legal research techniques and tools compiled by research specialists from the Law Library of Congress."
- Beginners' GuidesBlog postings by Library of Congress Law Librarians outlining the process of conducting legal research in various subjects.
- Research ProcessGeorgetown Law library's guide to the legal research process.
- Legislative Source BookA collection of links and documents explaining the federal legislative process and providing research guidance. Law Librarians' Society of Washington, DC.
- Massachusetts Legal ResearchBoston College Law library.
Legal Research in a Nutshell by Call Number: Ref. desk KF240 .C54 2016ISBN: 9781634604628Publication Date: 201612th edition.
Sources of American Law: An Introduction to Legal Research by Call Number: e-BookPublication Date: 20162nd edition.
Handbook of Legal Research in Massachusetts by Call Number: KFM2475 .H36 2009ISBN: 1575895358Publication Date: ongoing
