TRAININGS
Our Research Attorneys can provide you with hands-on, directed trainings on a range of legal and educational topics. Whether you are looking for basic library orientation as a new member or are a seasoned research pro that needs a refresher course on a topic, we can help. Learn how to track down hard to find documents, research federal and state regulatory and legal history, locate forms, and much more, from experienced experts who do this every day!
Depending on size and location we can also come to your office, assist you via webinar or you can come in to the Library for a more hands-on experience.
| Research Topics | Description | Link to More Info
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New Member Orientation | Learn how to quickly use the Library’s databases, online catalog, request.
This is soup- to-nuts training on all of the resources available to you as a member. | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520
or jjones@socialaw.com |
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Online Research | Whether you need a refresher course on how to use the Library’s databases want more in-depth training with Westlaw, Fastcase, HeinOnline, or another online resource. | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520
or jjones@socialaw.com |
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eBooks | New to eBooks or OverDrive? Our staff will show you the basics of searching, reading and downloading eBooks in the LexisNexis Digital Library. Our collection has over 3,000 volumes of legal practice materials that let you to access us anytime, anywhere. | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520
or jjones@socialaw.com |
| Library Print Resources
| Think everything is online? It’s not! Let us show you how easy and inexpensive
it is to locate case law, secondary
materials, and more in print using
our online catalog and research guides. | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520 or
jjones@socialaw.com |
| Legislative History | At both the federal and state level, this is one-on-one training with a Research
Attorney so you can learn exactly
how to locate historical bills, report,
and conference proceedings to
determine legislative intent. | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520
or jjones@socialaw.com |
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Research Specific | Are you working on a particular case or point of law that you can’t seem to figure out? | Contact Jessica Jones at
(617) 226-1520
or jjones@socialaw.com |
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Technology | We can help you set up a Facebook, Twitter or Linked In account and show you how to use your new laptop or smartphone. | Contact Technology Services at technology@socialaw.com
or (617) 226-1570 |