HISTORY

The Guam Law Library was established pursuant to Guam
Public Law 14-155 (1978). It is a tax-exempt non-profit educational corporation and donations to the Library are tax-deductible. It is the largest and most complete legal research center in Guam serving the entire Western Pacific Community.

The Board of Trustees is appointed by the Governor, the Legislature, the Judiciary and the Guam Bar Association. The first Board of Trustees purchased a small tin-roofed house on San Ramon Road to serve as the headquarters for the Law Library.

In 1980, a first addition opened to an enthusiastic public. In 1988, a second building was added and in 1991 major reconstruction was begun to raze the original building. Completed in January 1993, the new reading room houses sets of general references as well as the California and Guam law sections. This building provides a focal point for the integration of all three wings, bringing the Law Library under a single roof.

In 1996, the addition was remodeled to expand the library to add a new conference room, a microfiche room and additional shelving. The Library continues to grow to serve the needs of the community.