About the Library

The Thurgood Marshall State Law Library, Maryland's oldest law library, features one of the State's most extensive collections of legal and government information resources. Staffed by 17 full-time and part-time, professional and paraprofessional employees, the Library stands ready to serve users from all walks of life.

The Library's Mission

The Library, a court-related agency of the Maryland Judiciary, serves the needs of Maryland's government and citizens by: building and preserving collections of legal information resources, promoting access to these collections, and creating educational opportunities that enhance the understanding of legal information.