Defining International Law Librarianship in an Age of Multiplicity, Knowledge, and Open Access to Law

24 Pages Posted: 17 Oct 2011 Last revised: 24 Dec 2014

Date Written: October 14, 2011

Abstract

Many law librarians are experts in international law and legal research. The concept of ‘international law librarianship,’ however, encompasses something more than a field of study in which a group of experts practice their profession. In the broader sense, the idea suggests a common calling, similar interests, and goals shared by librarians with a range of specialties beyond international law, working in all types of law libraries. What commonalities create and sustain the concept of international law librarianship? This paper suggests that they can be found in: law librarians’ common need to respond to the ‘multiplicity’ of information sources facing twenty-first century legal researchers; the development and nurturing of a shared base of professional knowledge; and a common commitment to work toward ensuring free and open access to legal information globally.

Keywords: international law librarianship, open access, legal information, law librarians

Suggested Citation

Danner, Richard A., Defining International Law Librarianship in an Age of Multiplicity, Knowledge, and Open Access to Law (October 14, 2011). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1945215 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.1945215

Richard A. Danner (Contact Author)

Duke University School of Law ( email )

Box 90361
Durham, NC 27708
United States

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