Law Library and National Development: Exploring the Connection

Abstract

This paper explicates the importance and the pivotal roles of the law library in the promotion
of national development. It also brings to the fore the need to regard law libraries as crucial
institutions to the development of the nation. In addition, it remedies the lack of attention
received by law libraries in developing countries generally and advocates their strengthening
to perform the roles they are created for. National development is the dream of any developing
country; these countries therefore strive to attain it by employing various means. However, in
spite of the efforts made, national development still seems to be unattainable by many of
them. This paper introduces the law library as an institution to be studied as it functions to
ultimately promote national development. The paper discusses the concept, overview and
types of law libraries. The roles of the law library to national development are explored.
Conclusion and recommendations are made, bringing attention and focus to giving priority to
proper equipping and maintaining of law libraries.