Dual‑degreed reference librarians at FAMU Law Library guide self‑represented litigants
Jason Murray says FAMU’s reference librarians hold both a master's in library science and a Juris Doctor and help patrons find and use statutes, case law, forms and practice guides, though they do not provide legal representation.
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Jason Murray told Legal Connections that the library’s reference staff act as navigators for people who need legal information. "A lot of people don't know this, but the reference librarians actually are dual degreed. They have a master's in library science and they also have a Juris Doctor degree," he said, adding that this combination equips staff to find legal sources and demonstrate research techniques rather than practice law for patrons.
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