The governing body of each county by resolution thereof shall have the power to establish and maintain a county law library for each courthouse in their respective counties for the use and benefit of the county and state officials, court system, and the public; and shall have the power to appropriate and set aside for the establishment, maintenance, and support of said libraries, such space and funds as it shall deem necessary and appropriate. All resolutions setting up county law libraries shall be filed in the probate office of the county where located and with the Administrative Director of Courts.
Ala. Code § 11-25-1 (1975)