I often notice a great deal of fear and frustration when many 1Ls approach the reference desk with legal research questions. The kicker: I’m trying not to show my own fear as a new law librarian!

This RIPS article is mainly about helping new attorneys, but as the author notes, it’s beneficial for pro se litigants and other legal researchers as well. Check out the article at the link below:

When you know what you’re looking at, you are better prepared to know what you’re looking for.

via First Things First: Basic Legal Research for the Newly Minted — RIPS Law Librarian Blog