Reference material
The San Luis Obispo Law Library houses thousands of print volumes and provides access to many electronic resources. An extensive collection of primary resources is available for California and the United States including statutes, codes, and regulations. We also have secondary resources, such as practice guides in various subject areas and form books.
Our Collection
EXTENSIVE COLLECTION
- Over 5,000 in-print volumes
- West's Annotated Codes, California Forms of Pleadings and Practice, CEB and Rutter's Group Practice Guides, Witkins Series, and More!
COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE
- Materials covering most issues relating to Federal or California law
- Materials for Federal, States and U.S. Territories
PRACTICE MATERIALS
- Litigation and procedural guides give instruction and examples
- Topic-specific publications provide references to statutory law and case law
Self-Help Law Materials
Our popular “Do it Yourself” (DIY) collection includes an extensive selection of law books written for non-attorneys. These materials guide you through the legal process by providing explanations and instructions on how to handle a case, from initial court filings to enforcing judgments. We also have numerous resources available online including forms, guides/samples, self-help center, clinics, and referrals to legal aid organizations.
Interlibrary Loans
While the San Luis Obispo Law Library has an extensive collection of materials, there may be publications that have not been added to our collection. The San Luis Obsop Law Library can locate and request materials from other libraries if materials sought by patrons are not found in the Library’s collection.
Please note that all borrowing privileges are governed by the lending library.
Please note that all borrowing privileges are governed by the lending library.