LegalTrac is available on all library computers. In the search box type your subject or keyword. Keyword searching is the best approach for finding books on legal topics. In order to find case citations on a particular topic, you may first consult a digest. A digest is a set of books that contain summaries of cases arranged by subject.
Digests cover successive time periods.
The digest to consult for recent federal cases is Federal Practice Digest 4th series and American Digest System. Federal Practice Digest 4th series is shelved in Range 153 First Level and Ranges 14-15 Lower Level. Note the topics and key or section numbers listed. Check the beginning of the index volume for the list of topic abbreviations. Turn to the topic volumes and look up the key or section numbers.