Law Library Facts
Law librarians can help with which of the following? (name as many as you can in 20 secs)
Developing a legal research plan, Providing access to legal resources and tools, Help navigating legal information and tools
What is a LAWPod? How many?
A way to access legal resources across Harris County; 6
You can a HCPL library card here (T/F)
True
What was the first word spoken on the Moon?
Houston
Who is the current Harris County Attorney?
Jonathan Fombonne
What are the four ways you can connect with the law library?
Email, Phone, In Person, and LAWPods
Visitors use this area to print, scan, or make copies of important legal documents for court or personal use.
Copy Center
There are ______ librarians who work at the law library.
10
How many times have the Astros won the World Series?
2
How many divisions are there under the HCAO?
12
Even though it’s a law library, this is something staff cannot do for you, no matter how complicated your case is.
Legal Advice!
This section contains books that explain laws in plain language and are especially helpful for people without a lawyer.
Self-help / Legal Guides Section
What year did the Harris County Law Library relocate to the first floor of Congress Plaza?
2013
Which famous fast food chain, known for its breakfast food, was founded in Houston in 1936?
Shipley Do-Nuts
Who was the first Harris County Attorney Elected
Burke Holman
The Law Library helps thousands of visitors each year, including people representing themselves, also known as ______ litigants.
Pro-Se
This section contains books like the Texas Penal Code and helps people understand criminal charges and offenses.
Criminal Law section
On ___[year]_, the Harris County Commissioners Court approved a resolution to rededicate the Harris County Robert W. Hainsworth Law Library in honor of a local civil rights leader.
2021
What is the tallest building in Houston?
JPMorgan Chase Tower
When was the Harris County Attorney's office created? (year)
1953
The Law Library has more than ______ printed materials on Texas and Federal Law.
30,000
Name all LAWPOD locations
Clear Lake (Freeman Branch)
Barbara Bush
Katherine Tyra
Noth Channel
Parker Williams
Law Library
On __M/D/Y____, the Harris County Law Library officially opened on the top floor of the 1910 Courthouse in downtown Houston, Texas. (Whoever is closest)
October 1, 1915
What year was the city of Houston founded?
1836
What is the name of the conference room on the 16th floor?
Driscoll