Looking into an area of law that is new to you? Need a quick overview of a certain subject? Not sure where to start with a research assignment? The Nutshell Series published by West Academic provide compact overviews of a range of subjects and practice areas. Nutshells are a great option as they highlight the key information, terms, cases, and processes needed to understand an area of law in an easy to read format. The State Library has a growing collection of Nutshells to offer patrons! Some popular titles include:
Legal Research in a Nutshell,
Copyright Law in a Nutshell,
Constitutional Law in a Nutshell, and
Legal Citation in a Nutshell. Our collection also includes nutshells on Family Law, Elder Law, Social Media Law, Employment Law, and more! View a full list of nutshell titles in the catalog
here. If there is a subject or latest edition of a
nutshell you would like to see in the collection, please reach out to us
via email.
In addition, State Employees can access nutshells as ebooks! After locating the title you need in the
catalog, select the electronic resource link. Sign into OverDrive as a CW MARS Patron with your State Library Card barcode number and password. You can then borrow the ebook for up to 14 days! If you would like to sign up for a State Library Card, fill out
this form or send us
an email.
Please reach out to us with any questions or need assistance with the steps above. We are happy to help get you started with your research and point you to the best resources!
April Pascucci
Legislative Reference Librarian
