Who are law librarians and what do they do?

Law librarians are legal information professionals. They work in a variety of library settings including law firms, law schools, courts and other government organizations, and the legal departments of businesses and associations.

Law librarians perform tasks such as researching, analyzing, and evaluating the quality, accuracy, and validity of sources; teaching and training; writing; managing; and procuring and classifying library materials. The American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) publication, "Careers in Law Librarianship", explains the many roles of law librarians as well as the skills needed to be successful in this profession.

Law librarianship offers many niches and specializations that provide opportunities to enhance job satisfaction. Examples include foreign and international law, government documents, patents, taxation, computer-related services, library administration; and special collections such as archives and antiquarian books.