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Your Trusted Legal Resource in San Diego
As a cornerstone of legal research and community education since 1920, San Diego County Law Library provides unparalleled access to legal resources and professional support. Our team of expert reference librarians offers personalized assistance with legal research, database navigation, and document retrieval, serving both legal professionals and self-represented litigants. Through our Borrowers Program, patrons can access specialized legal materials and remote databases, while our technology services include dedicated legal research computers and assistive technologies for visually impaired users. We maintain strict compliance with legal information protocols while offering flexible services like 24/7 online class access and conference room rentals to support diverse community needs. Services
Legal Research Assistance
Borrowers Program
Document Delivery
Conference Room Rentals
Computer Access
Assistive Technologies
Highlights and features
- Our professionally trained reference librarians specialize in legal research assistance
- We offer exclusive remote access to premium legal databases for registered borrowers
- Document delivery service with 24-hour rush option available
- Conference rooms equipped with modern AV technology for legal proceedings
- Assistive technologies for visually impaired users with advance reservation
Services
Legal Research Assistance
Our reference librarians provide expert guidance for legal research projects. Patrons receive assistance locating case law, statutes, and legal treatises through print collections and licensed databases. This service supports both in-person and remote research needs while maintaining strict compliance with legal information protocols.
Borrowers Program
Registered members can borrow specialized legal materials with tiered access levels. The program includes automatic renewals, interlibrary loan options, and remote database access. Membership fees help maintain our extensive collection of legal texts costing $30-$400 per volume.
Document Delivery
We provide fee-based document retrieval services for specific legal citations. Requests are processed within two business days with options for electronic delivery or physical copies. Rush service available for urgent research needs with 24-hour turnaround.
Conference Room Rentals
Our Downtown location offers reservable spaces for legal proceedings and meetings. Rooms feature modern AV equipment, seating capacities from 4 to 45 people, and flexible configuration options. Free usage available for borrowers with advance reservations.
Assistive Technologies
Specialized computer equipment with magnification and voice-output software supports visually impaired users. Reservations required for portable assistive devices ensure availability of trained staff and operational equipment during scheduled usage periods.
People
Gina
Technology Services Coordinator
Manages the library's assistive technology program, ensuring accessibility for visually impaired patrons. Coordinates equipment maintenance and staff training for specialized computer systems.
Questions
What legal databases are available remotely?
Registered borrowers can access CCH AnswerConnect, Lexis eBooks, HeinOnline, and VitalLaw remotely through our licensed platforms.
How do I request document delivery?
Submit an exact citation through our Document Delivery Form. Payment required in advance with cash, check, or credit card.
Can non-borrowers rent conference rooms?
Yes, non-borrowers can reserve rooms by completing our Conference Room Reservation Form and providing payment information.
Are there printing services available?
Computer printouts cost $0.20 per page. We recommend bringing a USB drive to save work before printing.
What technology resources are available?
Public computers offer legal research tools and Microsoft Word. Wireless access limited to .gov sites and legal databases.
