Jenna Fegreus

Jenna Fegreus

Senior Legal Information Librarian

Lecturer

BA, Providence College
MSLIS, Simmons College
JD, Northeastern University School of Law


Biography

Jenna Fegreus is a reference librarian at Boston University School of Law, where she also teaches legal research classes. Prior to joining the Boston University staff, Jenna had experience working and interning at the Social Law Library, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, the Land Court, the Office of the Reporter of Decisions, and in former Governor Deval Patrick’s office, among others. She holds a BA from Providence College, a master’s degree in Library and Information Science from Simmons College, and a JD from Northeastern University School of Law. Jenna is an active member of the American Association of Law Libraries (AALL), the Law Librarians of New England (LLNE), and the Association of Boston Law Librarians (ABLL), where she has served as president of the Association.  

Publications

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  • Ronald E. Wheeler & Jenna Fegreus, Sources of Compiled Legislative Histories: A Bibliography of Government Documents, Periodical Articles, and Books, 1st Congress-114th Congress, 4th ed. (2018)
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Courses

Health Law Research: LAW JD 717

1 credits

Health law encompasses the engagement of the legal system with a large and dynamic segment of the U.S. economy. In this class, students will gain a familiarity with how to navigate the statutory and regulatory framework of health law, how to evaluate resources, and how complex and multi-part search strategies may be applied to research problems. Students will also gain a deeper understanding of databases beyond Lexis, Westlaw and Bloomberg, and of current awareness sources. Classes will combine instruction and hands-on exercises using print, electronic, and web-based resources. Students will be evaluated on several grounds, including class participation, regular assignments, and a short paper and presentation. NOTE: This class counts toward the 6 credit Experiential Learning requirement. NOTE: Students may not add this course after the first class has been held. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENT: A student who fails to attend the first class or to obtain permission to be absent from either the instructor or the Registrar, will be administratively dropped from the class. Students who are on the wait list are required to attend the first meeting to be considered for enrollment. Meeting Dates 2/7/2024-4/3/2024

SPRG 2024: LAW JD 717 B1 , Feb 7th to Apr 3rd 2024
Days Start End Credits Instructors Bldg Room
Wed 8:30 am 10:30 am 1 Jenna Fegreus LAW 203