Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Background of the Study

The selection and acquisition of legal materials is a crucial aspect of legal research and
practice. Legal professionals and librarians face numerous challenges in identifying,
evaluating, and acquiring relevant legal materials. The rise of digital technology has
transformed the way legal materials are created, disseminated, and accessed, further
complicating the process.

1.2 Problem Statement

Despite the importance of legal materials, legal professionals and librarians encounter
various obstacles in selecting and acquiring them. These challenges include information
overload, evaluating authority and credibility, accessing materials in various formats and
languages, and keeping up with emerging topics and trends.

1.3 Research Questions

This study aims to investigate the challenges faced by legal professionals and librarians in
selecting and acquiring legal materials. The research questions are:

- What are the challenges faced by legal professionals and librarians in selecting and
acquiring legal materials?
- How do these challenges impact legal research and practice?
- What strategies can be developed to overcome these challenges?

1.4 Significance of the Study

This study will provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by legal professionals and
librarians in selecting and acquiring legal materials. The findings will help develop strategies
to overcome these challenges, improve legal research and practice, and enhance the delivery
of legal services.

1.5 Scope and Limitations

This study focuses on legal professionals and librarians in the United States. The study does
not investigate the challenges faced by legal professionals and librarians in other countries.

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1.6 Definition of Terms

For the purpose of this study, the following terms are defined:

- Legal materials: This includes primary and secondary sources of law, such as cases,
statutes, regulations, academic articles, and treatises.
- Legal professionals: This includes lawyers, judges, paralegals, and other professionals
working in the legal field.
- Librarians: This includes law librarians and other information professionals working in law
libraries or legal information centers.

1.7 Organization of the Study

This study is organized into five chapters:

- Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Methodology
- Chapter 4: Results and Analysis
- Chapter 5: Conclusion and Recommendations

1.8 Summary

In summary, this chapter has introduced the research topic, provided background
information, stated the research questions, and outlined the significance and scope of the
study. The next chapter will review the existing literature on the topic.

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