Reference and Research Services

The library's regular Reference Desk hours are:

• Monday through Thursday: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday: 9 a.m. to 12 noon, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
• Sunday: 12 noon to 4 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The library's Summer Intersession Reference Desk hours are:

• Monday through Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturdays: no reference
• Sundays: no reference
• Sunday, August 23rd: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Reference librarians can help patrons locate information and provide assistance in legal research methodology. They can not provide substantive advice on a legal problem or interpret legal materials.

Patrons can call the library's Reference Desk at 713-743-2327. Additionally, patrons may consult our Frequently Asked Questions guide.

Mission Statement

The goal of the O'Quinn Law Library Reference Department is to facilitate research and provide the information needed for research by our primary patrons who are the faculty, students, and staff of the UH Law Center. As part of the UH library system located on the UH main campus, we also serve legal research needs of the entire UH community. In addition, as a major legal research resource in the 4th largest city in the United States, we attract and serve many patrons from the Houston region who have varying needs and research knowledge.