The Fred Parks Law Library
The Law Library supports the law school by providing a teaching and research collection, outstanding service to the community, student education, a fiscally prudent budget, process improvement, and continuing Library staff development.
Contact Information & Phone Numbers
South Texas College of Law Houston
1303 San Jacinto Street
Houston, Texas 77002-7006
Patron Services Desk: (713) 646-1711
Reference Desk: (713) 646-1712 or email askpat@stcl.edu
Library Fax: (713) 659-2217
Interlibrary Loan: askblanche@stcl.edu
Access Hours
Through Wed, 12/6:
Mon – Fri: 6am – midnight
Sat: 7am – midnight
Sun: 8am – midnight
Services Hours
Through Fri, 12/9:
Mon – Thurs: 8:30am – 9pm
Fri – Sat: 8:30am – 6pm
Sun: 10am – 6pm
Reference Hours
Mon – Thurs: 9:30am – 12:30pm; 1:30pm – 5:30pm
Fri: 9:30am – 12:00pm; 1:30pm – 5pm
Sat: 1pm – 5pm
Sun: CLOSED
The Reference Librarian will be on call for Reference Services on Fridays. Please ask the personnel at the Patron Services Desk to page the Librarian.
We offer Reference Service In-Person and Virtually.
Virtual Reference is available during all posted Reference Desk Hours via:
- Email at askpat@stcl.edu
- Telephone at (713) 646-1712
- Zoom on request
- Chat
The Houston Mutiny & Riot Records
The mutiny and riot of African American soldiers that occurred on August 23rd, 1917 at a WWI training camp in Houston, TX, resulted in the largest murder trial in American history. In total 118 soldiers were tried, 110 soldiers were convicted, 19 soldiers were executed, and 91 were sentenced to various terms of confinement. South Texas and the NAACP have joined together to petition the government for clemency on behalf of these soldiers.
Historic Catalog & Yearbooks Collection
Originally named the South Texas School of Law, the evolution of the College can be seen in our catalogs. There are the obvious changes, such as tuition increases, the name change, and our separation from the YMCA. Then there are the less obvious ones: our growth and development, hiring of full-time faculty, and having classes during the day. What has remained constant is the dedication to legal education, our students, and our community.
Rooftop Garden & Garden Gnome
The Library’s rooftop terrace is home to a community garden and Oliver Wendell Gnome. Oliver first came to the Library to oversee the garden. His role has since expanded, however, and is now the (not so) unofficial Library mascot He appears in promotional materials, showcases Library resources, and is a rising social media star.
