The Advocates Library: Advocating for Legal Information Since 1689
Abstract
The Faculty of Advocates and the Advocates Library are part of the oldest legal institutions in Scotland, and the Advocates Library is widely considered to be one of the best legal libraries in the UK. Here Natasha Aburrow-Jones (Systems Librarian) and Beth Fraser (Arts, Heritage & Engagement Co-ordinator), Advocates Library, Faculty of Advocates, take us through the history of the institutions, the treasures they house, the work that they do, and the plans for the future.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Library Science and Information
Libraries
Manuscripts
and Books
Library Science and Administration
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Legal Information Management
- Volume
- 26
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 11–19
- Publication date
- 1 March 2026
- Language
- EN