Research in the Library

Westlaw Edge (Library computers only)
Westlaw Edge (Library computers only)

Westlaw Edge includes federal and all 50 states cases, statutes, regulations, KeyCite®, and the Rutter Group and Witkin Library titles. Self-Paced Online Training Courses are available on how to use Westlaw Patron Access.  The license is limited to two sessions at a time. If you receive an error about the license in use, please try again later. 

Westlaw Edge offers a free 7-day trial that can be used remotely (self-registration is required).

Lexis+ (Library computers only)
Lexis+

Lexis+ covers California cases, statutes, regulations, and law reviews. Shepard’s® citation service and a variety of Matthew Bender practice guides are included. The license is limited to one session at a time, if you receive an error about the license in use, please try again later. Learn more by exploring these tutorial videos.

OnLAW (Library computers only)
OnLAW

Comprehensive access to CEB’s California practice books with legal commentary and analysis and full-text search capabilities. All citations of California cases and codes in the text are linked to the primary law. Attorney drafted forms are fully integrated with clauses accompanied by explanations and directions. Explore these tutorial videos to learn more.

LexisNexis Digital Library (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)
LexisNexis Digital Library (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)

The LexisNexis Digital Library provides access to a collection of MatthewBender treatises, forms and other essential eBook content to enhance your research.  While at the Law Library, community members can logon as a Guest and view the content they need. Explore this tutorial video to learn more!

Additionally, Tulare County residents can register with the Law Library to access the LexisNexis Digital Library outside of the library for free. Registered users can borrow up to 3 eBooks at any time and the content will be available on the device of their choice. Register with the Law Library via email today.

We will email you a unique login ID and password within two business days. You can then access the Digital Library by downloading the app or accessing the Lexis Nexis Digital Library website. Before you login, you will be asked for a Library Code. Our library code is: TULARECOUNTYLAW

Nolo (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)
Nolo (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)

EBSCO’s Legal Information Research Center provides more than 310 searchable full-text publications and thousands of legal forms.  Written in plain English, these do-it-yourself legal books, many by Nolo, provide step-by-step and informational guides for those handling their own legal matters.

Tulare County residents can access the Legal Information Resource Center by:

  1. Clicking this link
  2. Enter user name: ca 
  3. Enter password: tulare
National Consumer Law Center (Library computers only)
National Consumer Law Center (Library computers only)

The National Consumer Law Center is a nonprofit focused on consumer justice and economic security for low-income, the elderly, and other disadvantaged people. It publishes a comprehensive set of legal treatises, considered by many to be the preeminent source on consumer law.  These treatises are available in the NCLC Digital Library. Many of the titles include sample letters and legal documents you can use to protect your rights. Explore this tutorial video to learn more (please note that there is no audio for this video).

Fastcase (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)
Fastcase (Library computers, WiFi, and remote access)

Fastcase is a nationwide electronic legal database with access to state and federal case law including federal bankruptcy, tax courts, U.S. Supreme Court, federal district and courts of appeal cases as well as federal and state statutes, regulations, court rules, and constitutions.  Please note that our subscription includes primary law only. Watch this tutorial to learn how to effectively search for cases in Fastcase.

Tulare County Residents outside of the library can access Fastcase:

  1. Click this link
  2. Enter this user name: Tularecounty
  3. Enter this password: fastcase
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Wednesday, December 4, 2024