Collection Development

The law library's principal objective in collecting and maintaining print and electronic information is to support the research and instructional needs of this law school, which is comprised of 1,075 students and approximately seventy five faculty, offers eight dual-degree programs, three LL.M. degree programs, seven J.D. concentrations, and supports six student-edited journals. The law library is also aware of its place within the general academic community and attempts to respond to the research needs of other Boston University students enrolled in law-related courses.

As one of several libraries at Boston University that are linked through an online catalog and shared web resources, the law library also considers the collections of those other libraries in determining appropriate areas of subject emphasis. Mugar Library, the main university library, is located next to the law school and its collections are available for use by law school students, faculty, and staff.