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Need Legal Information? Alameda County Law Library Can Help!
Although our building is closed, law librarians working remotely are committed to providing critical public access to legal information.
Ask a Question or Get a Document
Limited reference and document delivery service is available Monday - Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm.
- Email Us at lawlib@acgov.org. You can ask questions or request a document from Westlaw, Lexis, OnLaw or HeinOnline. In your request, please try to be as specific as possible with citations, section/chapter numbers, or keywords/research topic(s). Note that there may be a delay in response time as library staff are working remotely.
- Call Us at (510) 208-4832. We are monitoring voicemail and will return calls as soon as possible.
- Use the Ask a Law Librarian statewide chat service. Click on the “Ask Now” button on the County Law Libraries website at www.publiclawlibrary.org.
Access Legal Databases from Home - 24/7
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Access legal databases Fastcase, Gale Legal Forms, and Nolo EBSCO eBooks from home 24/7, free of charge. Links and login information on our Library Databases page.
Register for a free, 30-Day Temporary Lexis Advance ID to access the Lexis Advance database from home 24/7. Details and instructions to register are available on our Library Databases page.
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Library Research Guide - COVID-19 Legal Resources/Local Referrals
View our COVID-19 Legal Resources/Local Referrals research guide to find trustworthy information, local referrals, and assistance related to legal issues arising from the pandemic- e.g. employment, eviction/landlord-tenant, small business relief, consumer issues, restraining orders, and estate planning.
California Law Libraries Virtual Classroom
In partnership with law libraries around the state, the Council of California County Law Librarians (CCCLL) has created a Virtual Classroom. Online courses are free of charge and cover a wide variety of timely legal topics, including civil and family law, housing, business and contracts, wills, legal research and accessing records.
Visit Our Website for More Information
Visit Alameda County Law Library’s Website to access free legal websites, legal forms, and for the most up-to-date information about the library closure and library services!