1Librarian, University College of Law, Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka State, India; E-mail: patilmallikarjuns@rediffmail.com
2Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad–580003; Karnataka, India E-mail: bdkumbar@yahoo.com
3Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad–580003, Karnataka, India E-mail: gururaj_hadagali@yahoo.co.in
Online published on 12 November, 2012.
The paper emphasises on the role of libraries in imparting legal education in Karnataka state. Further, it highlights the reports given by many law commissions and National Knowledge Commission on legal education. It also focuses on the role of librarians in imparting legal education by providing various value-based services to the user's fraternity.