United States Court of Appeals Library
For The
Fifth Circuit
Honorable Jennifer W. Elrod, Chief Judge
Brent Hightower, Circuit Librarian
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New Orleans Headquarters Library
Beginning Monday, October 20, the Fifth Circuit Library locations in Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA will only be available to litigants who have active matters before the federal courts on an appointment-only basis. Please contact the library in advance to make an appointment.
Phone: 504-310-7797 FAX: 504-310-7578
Email: 5satlib-neworleans@ca5.uscourts.gov
Houston Branch Library
Beginning Monday, October 20, the Fifth Circuit Library locations in Houston, TX and New Orleans, LA will only be available to litigants who have active matters before the federal courts on an appointment-only basis. Please contact the library in advance to make an appointment.
Phone: 713-250-5696 FAX: 713-250-5091
Email: 5satlib-Houston@ca5.uscourts.gov
Shreveport Branch Library
Open to attorneys and individuals representing themselves in federal court.
Phone: 318-676-3230 FAX: 318-934-4866
Email: 5satlib-Shreveport@ca5.uscourts.gov