Helping Library Users with Legal Questions Practical Advice for Research Programming and Outreach

Learn how to support library users, including self-represented litigants, through legal research instructions, programs, and public relations. According to the National Center for State Courts, in 76% of civil cases in the United States, at least one of the parties represents himself. As more and more people represent themselves in court, more and more come to the library to find answers to legal questions. “Deborah A. Hamilton`s new book sheds light on the crisis of access to justice in the U.S. legal system and highlights valuable strategies for how libraries can help.” “This guide would be useful to anyone offering referral services, especially those that are new to the field of legal reference. » Deborah Hamilton est bibliothécaire des services stratégiques et supervise la collection de droit pour le district de la bibliothèque de Pikes Peak, un poste qu`elle occupe depuis 2014. Deborah currently chairs the board of directors of the Justice Center, a nonprofit organization that provides free and low-cost legal services, and she is a member of Colorado`s Fourth Judicial District Access to Justice Committee. She served as president of the Colorado Association of Law Libraries during the 2018-2019 term and served as a member of the Government Law Libraries and Legal Information Services for the public committees of the Southwest Association of Law Libraries. Deborah ist die Autorin von: Helping Library Users with Legal Questions: Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach, “Public Libraries Helping Patrons with Legal Needs: Virtual Pro Se Clinic of Colorado” in The Relevant Library: Essays on Adaptation to Changing Needs; and “Google Video and YouTube” in The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries: Staff Instruction, Administration and Productivity (Volume 1).

All products / Help for library users with legal problems: Practical tips for research, programming and public relations Health, legal and social issues are common in public libraries, but staff are not always trained on how to answer them. In this first part of the Health, Law and Social Services Issues series, we discuss the basics of social services, best practices for reference interviews, and high-quality reference resources. Do you ever feel panicked when someone asks you a legal reference question? Not sure where to look for information or how much information to provide? What can libraries do to support self-represented litigants? Deborah Hamilton began her career as a law librarian without formal legal training. Now she not only helps people with legal referral questions, but also offers legal programs and outreach services. “Many librarians are conditioned to avoid people in legal research, but Hamilton`s book demystifies this important area of public service. It explains not only how to help people with legal research, but also why public libraries should provide support with legal resources. “Read instantly in your browser with Kindle Cloud Reader. Do you ever feel panicked when someone asks you a legal reference question? Not sure if you can answer or how much information you can provide? What can libraries actually do to support self-represented litigants? At the heart of reference services – and library services – is reference interviewing, a consultation between staff and clients that tailors information to a need. They help clients interpret, evaluate and use information to meet their needs. This is one of the most complex, important and rewarding tasks in the library. Deborah A.

Hamilton is the Strategic Services Librarian who oversees the law collection in the Pikes Peak Library District. She has served as president, vice president and secretary of the Colorado Association of Law Libraries. She serves on the board of directors of the Pikes Peak Justice and Pro Bono Center, a nonprofit organization that provides free, low-cost legal services, and is a member of the Colorado Fourth Judicial District Access to Justice Committee. She has published in The Relevant Library: Essays on Adapting to Changing Needs and The Complete Guide to Using Google in Libraries: Instruction, Administration, and Staff Productivity (Volume 1). Libraries Unlimited is pleased to offer webinar participants a special 20% discount on Deborah`s book Helping Library Users with Legal Questions Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach when ordering directly through abc-clio.com. As a reference employee, you will work in one of the most important departments of the library. In many ways, you`ll be the “face” of your library`s library, tasked with helping users find answers to their questions. Deborah A. Hamilton`s book, “Helping Library Users with Legal Questions: Practical Advice for Research, Programming, and Outreach” (Libraries Unlimited 2021), is an important tool for librarians who want to help bridge the “equity gap.” In this second part of the Health, Legal and Social Affairs series, we will discuss recommendations, partnerships, programs and reflective practice. “This excellent guide is certainly recommended to any public library that does not have specialized legal librarians. Most university librarians will also find it an interesting purchase. Hamiltons (strategic svcs.

Librarian, Pikes Peak Lib. Dist., CO) a clear and concise work will help interested librarians learn more about the often complicated task of dealing with legal issues. Ð§Ð ̧ÑÐ°ÑÑ Ð²ÐμÑÑ Ð3/4ÑÐ· ÑÐ² An important tool for librarians who want to help bridge the “equity gap” where many users represent themselves in court and need help with legal research. We`re excited to offer you 2 fantastic free resources for your legal librarianship journey: a downloadable PDF, “5 tips for working with library users with legal issues,” and access to Deborah Hamilton`s recent webinar with our partners at Niche Academy. Webinar viewers will learn: Learn the difference between legal information and legal advice, and how to connect with community groups that provide legal services. In this book, Hamilton teaches librarians how to learn about legal research and resources, and offers practical ideas for the types of legal and outreach programs they can proactively offer clients. In this webinar, Deborah Hamilton focuses on handling clients` legal issues. It looks at how to conduct a legal reference interview and what types of information you can provide.

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