The SOURCE for answers, suggestions, training, and a compassionate ear.
Using the Library’s print and digital collection and expert research knowledge, LA Law Library Reference Librarians offer one-on-one research assistance and training in person, by phone or email. Librarians will identify research paths to find answers to your legal questions and provide instruction for using the print and electronic resources available at LA Law Library.
LA Law Library Reference Staff:
- Listen to your question(s)
- Identify research methods for finding an answer
- Recommend specific print and digital sources
- Help locate hard-to-find legal information
- Provide instructions on using the print and digital resources offered at the law library
- Help with e-delivery requests
- Refer to Library classes and programs that can help
- Assist in finding legislative history information
- Teach classes at the Library, in-person and online
- Give tours of the library
TELEPHONE REFERENCE
Ask a LA Law Reference Librarian a factual question by phone at (213) 785-2529. You may also contact us by using the form below.
CHAT REFERENCE
Reference questions are answered by librarians from California's County Public Law Libraries, and LA Law librarians provide hours of coverage per week in answering law questions. This is a cooperative service of statewide librarians, so your question will not necessarily be answered by a LA Law Librarian.
Click on the "AskNow" icon to be connected to a reference librarian using real-time chat software.
EMAIL REFERENCE
To ask a reference related question, please complete the form below. Or, you may email reference directly at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. during library hours.