Fort Bend County Libraries’ Law Librarian, Andrew Bennett, will present a series of “Express Technology Classes” in January for legal professionals who would like to learn more about basic software and how to access the library’s legal databases that are available for their law practice.
These introductory classes will take place at the Fort Bend County Law Library on Thursdays January 9, 16, 23, and 30, from 10:00 to 11:00 am, in Conference Room C of the library, located in Room 20714 in the Fort Bend County Justice Center, 1422 Eugene Heimann Circle in Richmond. Individuals may choose to attend individual sessions or the whole series.
The January schedule is as follows:
- January 9– “Converting Documents Using Adobe Pro DC”
- January 16— “Basics of Lexis Advance” The Lexis Advance resource provides information on federal and state cases, U.S. code, state statutes and codes, legislative history, and practice guides. In addition, it includes secondary sources like the Matthew Bender practice-guide series of publications.
- January 23— “Introduction to Hein Online” HeinOnline is a database that includes an extensive law-journal collection. It also includes the Code of Federal Regulations, U.S. and United Nations Treaties, and Fastcase (a case database).
- January 30– “Creating PowerPoint Presentations”
The classes are free and open to the public. Seating is limited, however, and registration is required. To register online at the library’s website (www.fortbend.lib.tx.us), click on “Events,” select “Law Library,” and find the program. Participants may also register by calling the Law Library at 281-341-3718.