Law librarians and archivists, as well as contributors from law and history, demonstrate the importance of the survival and growth of special collections in academic law libraries and provide examples of best practices and solutions to common problems. Focus is on aspects of public services that are

Rare books and archives come alive when consulted by readers and researchers. --from the Introduction In the administrative and budgetary environment of law librarianship, outstanding reference service is crucial to the survival and growth of special collections. Public Services Issues with Rare and Archival Law Materials offers practical suggestions for putting these valuable special collections to work. Each chapter gives clear, proven advice on making the most of rare book sections and archives to contribute to the mission of their libraries and parent institutions. Public Services Issues...