It’s National Library Week, and the Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is celebrating! This year’s theme is “Connect with Your Library.” In recognition of the many organizations in Harris County that are committed to improving access to justice, we are spotlighting the community partners with whom we share a common goal – connecting with low income individuals and families in need of legal assistance, information, and resources. We, the Law Library, connect with them, the vital community partners, so that all of us can can connect with you, the many visitors we see every day!
Read moreThinking Outside the Building: #LibrariesTransform to Serve the Public Where They Are
The second week in April marks National Library Week, and this year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library.” According to the American Library Association (ALA), this theme “promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building—and that everyone is welcome to use their services.” Looking at the library as more than a building became crucial a year ago as physical facilities closed due to public health concerns. ALA stated, “In 2020, libraries of all types stepped up to meet the needs of their communities as they responded to the impacts of COVID-19, a national financial crisis, and social unrest.” In this blog post, we highlight some of the services and activities offered over the past year by us, Houston Public Library, and Harris County Public Library.
Read moreAccess Digital Resources Remotely from the Texas State Law Library
It's National Library Week (April 8-14), and the Harris County Law Library is celebrating! We're tipping our hat to the Texas State Law Library in Austin whose digital resources are available to residents throughout the state free of charge!
To enroll in Texas State Law Library's "Research from Home" program, simply sign up for a library card on the Law Library's website. (New users will be authenticated using geolocation to confirm Texas residency.)
Library accounts obtained via the TSLL online patron registration form will grant you access from home to selected library databases and the TSLL digital collection of more than 500 e-books and practice guides. (Some e-books are restricted and can only be checked out from home by government employees. The restricted titles are the Texas Litigation Guide, the Texas Transaction Guide, Collier on Bankruptcy, and Moore's Federal Practice.) Access to these resources will be permitted for a period of 6 months, with the option to re-enroll on the TSLL library card renewal page.
Join us celebrating National Library Week by registering for your Texas State Law Library remote access library card today!
