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(Des Moines, IA) -- The State Library of Iowa is launching a legal resource website. The site includes information on legal topics, a glossary of terms, and more. The People's Law Library of Iowa is a result of a partnership with the University of Iowa Law Library. Funding is from the State Library's allotment from the American Rescue Plan Act.
The goal of the People’s Law Library of Iowa is to provide easy to understand information on topics related to Iowa’s laws.
“We are thrilled to provide this resource to Iowans,” said State Librarian Michael Scott. “Our goal with the People’s Law Library of Iowa is to provide a trusted, reliable source of information on Iowa’s laws with no legalese that the average person can easily comprehend. This website will help Iowans understand their rights and feel empowered as they navigate the legal system.”
“Legal issues cause stress for most people, even lawyers!” said Carissa Vogel, the Director of the University of Iowa Law Library. “What better way to help address anxiety and worry than helping people along the path from a question or challenging situation to understandable, actionable information.”
“This website will serve so many people and connect them with the legal information they need to make their lives better. It would not have been possible without the dedicated work of our law librarians and the team at the University of Iowa Law Library as well as volunteer reviewers from the Access to Justice Commission and beyond.”