The library fund of the Supreme Court and state law library shall consist of funds appropriated by the Legislature, fees collected under the provision of law and moneys collected from the sale of copies, books and other materials or received from donations, gifts, grants and funds other than those appropriated. Expenditures out of this fund shall be made by the state law librarian for the use and benefit of the appellate courts under the direction of the justices.
Ala. Code § 12-2-157 (1975)