Admission: I know that preparing a SWOT analysis of law libraries is, generally, ambitious or presumptuous or, most likely, both. However, once I got the idea into my head it would not leave. Even though the statements are generalizations, working through a SWOT analysis is a good way to identify key points and concerns. This is, in fact, the purpose of the analysis.
What is a SWOT analysis? This is a business acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. The SWOT analysis is a strategic development tool that identifies internal strengths and weaknesses as well as external opportunities and threats. The purpose is to build on strengths, reduce or eliminate weaknesses, minimize threats and take advantage of opportunities.
