Law Library and National Development: Exploring the Connection

This paper explicates the importance and the pivotal roles of the law library in the promotionof national development. It also brings to the fore the need to regard law libraries as crucialinstitutions to the development of the nation. In addition, it remedies the lack of attentionreceived by law libraries in developing countries generally and advocates their strengtheningto perform the roles they are created for. National development is the dream of any developingcountry; these countries therefore strive to attain it by employing various means. However, inspite of the efforts made, national development still seems to be unattainable by many ofthem. This paper introduces the law library as an institution to be studied as it functions toultimately promote national development. The paper discusses the concept, overview andtypes 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 toproper equipping and maintaining of law libraries.