November is National Adoption Month, and the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is celebrating with four special events, including a free Texas CLE with ethics credit, a family information session for people going through the adoption process, a traveling exhibit of photos of children available for adoption, and a resource drive for children in foster care.
Read moreNew Focused Resource Center (FRC) at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library now features the Focused Resource Center (FRC), a book display featuring print resources and research guides with a rotating theme to help guide your research on legal topics. The current theme is Reentry and Criminal Law Resources with a focus on civil and constitutional rights.
Read morePosition Opening: Associate Law Librarian (Digital and Educational Services)
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, is seeking an Assistant Law Librarian to provide reference assistance to the Law Library’s patrons, as well as other tasks. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and government agencies of Harris County, Texas, the third-most populous county in the United States.
See the complete job description for a detailed list of duties and responsibilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/harriscountytx/jobs/3718297/assistant-law-librarian. Applications received by October 23, 2022, will receive full consideration.
Read moreRegister to Vote at the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library
September 20, 2022, is National Voter Registration Day. This is a massive cross-country effort to register voters ahead of the midterm elections. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is proud to be a National Voter Registration Day partner. On September 20, the Law Library will be open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for voter registration. If you can’t make it that day, our librarians are available to assist with voter registration services during regular operating hours, Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., excluding Harris County holidays.
As a reminder, the last day to register to vote in the 2022 mid-term elections is Tuesday, October
Read moreHBA Lawyers for Literacy Book Drive: Now through September 22
Now through September 22, the Houston Bar Association (HBA) Lawyers for Literacy Committee is holding a book drive. The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is a public drop-off location for the book drive. Book donations are accepted Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Law Library is located on the first floor of 1019 Congress St., Houston, TX 77002.
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