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Ask a Librarian

Reference services are designed to ensure effective use of the Law Library's collection of print and electronic resources. Our reference librarians are experienced legal researchers and instructors, all of whom hold dual degrees in law and library science. They are available to help library users locate information, identify relevant resources, develop search strategies for catalogs, databases, the web and indexes and provide assistance in legal research methodology. They can not provide substantive advice on a legal problem or interpret legal materials.

Contact the Reference Staff

IN PERSON At the Law Library Reference Desk
BY PHONE (919) 613-7121
BY E-MAIL REF@law.duke.edu
E-mail reference service available to Duke University faculty, students and staff during regular reference hours.
BY APPOINTMENT (919) 613-7121
Students may schedule an appointment during the day to discuss research strategies with an individual reference librarian.
BY INSTANT MESSAGE "dukelawreference"   Click to IM with AOL   Yahoo Messenger  
A reference librarian is available during Reference Desk hours on the AOL, Yahoo, and MSN instant messaging services.

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