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 moreThe website for the Harris County Community Services Department (HC CSD) provides information about a wide variety of social support programs available to residents of Harris County. Primarily, the programs are designed to facilitate access to affordable housing and transportation, while also expanding opportunities for social connection and community enrichment. The HC CSD and its affiliated websites “uplift communities and…deliver programs aimed at assisting with rent, mortgage, and utility costs.” Additional programs are available for Harris County residents who are experiencing (or are at risk of experiencing) homelessness, those in need of disaster recovery resources, immigrants, and veterans. Some programs of particular interest are highlighted.
Read moreThis post in the Civ Pro series provides several resources to help pro se (self-represented) litigants understand their civil rights and what actions are available if a civil right is violated or infringed.
Read moreSeptember 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 moreOn Tuesday, September 13, the Harris County Hainsworth Law Library had the opportunity to host Patrick Lloyd, licensed social worker, and clinical assistant professor at the University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work, for his presentation “I See You: The Strengths-Based Perspective in Public Service.” This presentation was part of a series of internal continuing education trainings and was delivered to Law Library staff virtually. The following is a summary of Patrick’s presentation, which can be viewed as a recording on the Texas State Library and Archives Commission’s website. Presentation slides are also available on the same webpage.
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