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Books are an invaluable source of information for legal research. Books can provide you with an in-depth understanding of a particular practice area, topic, or concept and refer to:

  • leading cases
  • key legislation
  • related journal articles.

Use the drop-down menu in Library Search to find print and ebooks. Ebooks may be read online or downloaded to your computer or device, however, publishers may set restrictions on the number of simultaneous users and the permitted print/download amount.

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This chapter is adapted from Books in Legal Research Skills: An Australian Law Guide by The University of Queensland Library, James Cook University Library, University of Southern Queensland Library, Charles Darwin University Library, Southern Cross University Library, Queensland University of Technology Library, and Deakin University Library.

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