James E. Duggan

James E. Duggan is an Associate Professor of Law and Director of the Law Library at Tulane Law School. He holds a JD from the University of Mississippi (1986), an MLIS from Louisiana State University (1987), and a BA from Virginia Tech (1983).

• Director of the Law Library at Tulane University
• Former positions at Southern Illinois University School of Law
• Leadership roles in national legal library organizations

Research Focus: Duggan specializes in legal research, computer law, and digital preservation of legal documents. His work bridges law and technology, particularly in internet-related legal issues and legal information systems.

Professional Recognition:

• President of the American Association of Law Libraries (2008-2009)
• Editor-in-Chief of Law Library Journal (2013-2018)
• Member of LLMC Executive Board, contributing to digital legal preservation initiatives

Contributions: Duggan has published extensively on technology-driven legal research, electronic legal resources, and digital archiving systems. He previously taught courses like Advanced Electronic Legal Research, Computers and the Law, and Lawyering Skills at Southern Illinois University.