Ex Libris Juris - A Blog
What’s behind the name?
“Ex Libris Juris” is Latin for “from the books of law” and much of the information here will relate to the legal information collected and curated by the Law Library.
Additionally, “Ex Libris” has long appeared on bookplates – labels appearing inside the front cover of books – and has acquired the connoted meaning “from the library of” to show ownership of the book.
Using this connotation, the phrase becomes “from the library of law” and better describes the posts about digital resources, event announcements, and research tips that will regularly appear here.
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This spring, the Harris County Law Library is excited to welcome two outstanding interns from Rice University. We’re delighted to spotlight their experiences and contributions to the team so far. Let’s meet Alisha!
This spring, the Harris County Law Library is excited to welcome two outstanding interns from Rice University. We’re delighted to spotlight their experiences and contributions to the team so far. First up, meet Nur!
This month, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library is highlighting immigration law resources available through the library. Whether you are researching immigration procedures, looking for authoritative legal commentary, or seeking self-help legal information, the library offers materials designed to help patrons better understand this area of law.
In 2026, the United States marks the 50th anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Gregg v. Georgia, a landmark ruling that restored capital punishment under revised constitutional standards and shaped the modern framework for death-penalty sentencing.
Each March, Women’s History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the leaders who have shaped institutions and strengthened communities. At the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library, that reflection includes the remarkable leadership of Mariann Sears, whose tenure as Director marked a historic moment in the library’s long history.
In 2026, the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library commemorates the 40th anniversary of WALT — the West Automated Legal Terminal — a pioneering technology that marked the Library’s entry into the world of online legal research and helped reshape how attorneys, judges, and self-represented litigants access the law.
