LAW-LIBRARIES AS SPECIAL-LIBRARIES - AN EDUCATIONAL-MODEL

THIS ARTICLE SUMMARIZES the history of the law library profession and the development of the educational model for law librarians. The American Association of Law Libraries' (AALL) Guidelines for Graduate Programs in Law Librarianship is analyzed in light of the current education model in law librarianship. The key characteristics that define law library careers in the private sector are scrutinized with reference to the current educational environment and the AALL policy. Trends and their impact on these characteristics point to the nature of law library education in the foreseeable future.