Law Day, a national day set aside to celebrate the legal system, its contribution to American governance, and the rights and freedoms it has engendered, has been celebrated annually since 1961 when Congress passed a joint resolution designating May 1 as Law Day, U.S.A. To help cultivate an appreciation and understanding of the law and all that it encompasses, organizers at the American Bar Association have developed themes with activities and programs centered around that theme.
Read moreHuman Resources: Text & Treatises for Drafting Policies
The Harris County Hainsworth Law Library provides access to several digital materials on Human Resources. These resources are available through the library’s subscription to Westlaw, which is only available on library computers. Limited access is available through the library’s Westlaw Patron Access Remote Pilot program.
Read moreLaw Library of Congress May Webinars & Events
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If you are interested in learning free U.S. legal research strategies, mark your calendar for May because the Law Library of Congress Legal Research Institute is offering classes on these topics. You can find more information on the Legal Research Institute website.
Read morePosition Opening: Law Library Director
The Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, a division of the Harris County Attorney’s Office, seeks an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Director of the public law library for the nation’s third-most populous county. The Law Library serves the litigants, attorneys, judges, and government agencies of Harris County, Texas. The Director manages a staff of 13 and oversees a multi-million-dollar budget. The ideal candidate will have a proven record of success collaborating with diverse stakeholders to expand access to legal information for all.
Read moreFinding Historical Harris County records
Finding Historical Harris County Records
Its Tuesday morning in Houston, and you suddenly remember that you do not know how to research Harris County’s historical records. You set down your morning coffee and find your way to the Ex Libris Juris series, and as luck would have it - you discover this topic is about to be covered in this post.
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