Law Libraries & the FDLP: Past, Present, & Future

Law libraries are an often mysterious and sometimes intimidating component of the depository library community. This session explained the history of law libraries in the FDLP and the variety of law libraries that are depository libraries; described how depository membership helps patrons of law libraries and special challenges and incentives for membership; and explored the unique strengths that law libraries and librarians can bring to the depository community. Highlighted were some current and prospective collaborative projects involving legal materials and expertise and input was sought on how law libraries can contribute to the community in the future.