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Can reference librarians give legal advice?

April 26, 2017legal advice librarians Reference

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Can reference librarians give legal advice?

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No, reference librarians cannot offer legal advice or opinion. Reference librarians can suggest appropriate legal resources, including books, indexes, and electronic resources, as well as instruct patrons on how to navigate those sources. However, reference librarians are not allowed to speculate as to the outcome of an issue, tell a patron what procedural steps to follow, complete legal forms, or interpret legal materials.