The role of digital library in law research

Akpoghome U. Theresa¹ and idiegbeyan Ose Jerome²*

¹Faculty of Law, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria.

²Main Library, Benson Idahosa University, Benin City, Edo State.

*Corresponding author. E-mail: jerose2010@yahoo.com.

 Accepted 14 July, 2010

 Abstract

This paper discussed the role of digital libraries in law research. Works from similar studies were reviewed. The paper discussed the concept of digital library and its advantages and problems, the concept of legal research, important of information resources, information needs and seeking behavior of lawyers were also discussed, the results of observational method conducted in some universities in Nigeria were also discussed.

Key words: Library, digital library, lawyers, law research.