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Law Libraries

Law librarians work in law firms, law schools, government offices, courts and other legal organizations. Though not a requirement for most law library jobs, 30% of law librarians do have a law degree in addition to a library degree.

• Opportunities for Law Librarians
  Learn more about careers in law librarianship.
• Education for a Career in Law Librarianship
  Advice on education for law librarianship.
• The Librarian's Career Ladder PDF
  Law librarianship offers many satisfying directions within the profession, by Deborah Hackerson (AALL Spectrum, 2006)
• ALA - Accredited Graduate Program in Library Science with Law Library Classes or Joint MLS/JD Classes - Handy guide to help you pick a library school program.
• Choosing Law Librarianship: Thoughts for People Contemplating a Career Move by Mary Whisner

Professional Organizations

• American Association of Law Libraries
• Association of Law Libraries of Upstate New York
• Law Library Association of Greater New York

Major Publications

• AALL Spectrum
  News and practical information about law librarianship.
• Law Library Journal
  Research oriented articles on the practice of law librarianship.

Blogs

• Law Library Blogs
  Blogs by law librarians and from professional organizations.

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