The Law Library has three (3) Conference/Training Rooms available during normal operating hours to facilitate trainings, department meetings, hearings, mediations, and conferences. Usage may be scheduled with Library staff. All rooms have access to Wi-Fi at “EPC-Public.”

1. 13th Floor (Small) – Sombras Del Pasado Room

   • One elevator accesses the 13th floor of the courthouse. Entrance to and exit from the library to the elevator bay requires staff assistance. Stairs are available in the library.
   • No telephone
   • Small work table
   • Seats five (5) maximum

2. 13th Floor (Large) – The Phoenix

   • One elevator accesses the 13th floor of the courthouse. Entrance to and exit from the library to the elevator bay requires staff assistance. Stairs are available in the library.
   • No telephone
   • 65" wall-mounted monitor
   • Webcam and microphone enabled for the entire room
   • One (1) large conference table
   • Seats six (6) at the table; up to two (2) additional seats may be available in the room

3. Archive / Training Room

   • 12th floor; enter through the main library
   • Movable seminar tables; can be set up in multiple configurations
   • Seats twenty-five (25) in a classroom setting, with capacity for five (5) additional individuals
   • Two (2) mounted 65" flat-screen televisions. Laptop provided; DVD available. Advance verification of technology compatibility is recommended for remote-access meetings or when bringing personal devices.

All rooms are available by reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.

Reservations may be made in person, by telephone at (915) 273-3699, or by email at eplawlibrary@epcounty.com.

Advance notification of cancellation is appreciated. No-shows will be monitored. Habitual no-shows may result in loss of guaranteed reservation privileges.

Due to the dual purpose of the Archive/Training Room, it may be utilized only under the following conditions:

1. All other conference rooms are unavailable; or
2. The group size exceeds eight (8) individuals; or
3. Prior approval is granted by the Law Librarian or Assistant Law Librarian.

Vacant rooms may be utilized; however, reservations will take priority. Please check with Library staff for availability.

Access to meeting rooms is a privilege. Library staff reserve the right to deny access.

A calendar identifying the room, user, date, and time reserved is maintained by Library staff. This calendar is not web-based in order to protect privacy and confidentiality.

A Google Calendar is also maintained on the Law Library’s web page for general availability reference. In the event of a scheduling conflict, the staff calendar is the authoritative source. Personally identifiable information is not displayed on the public calendar.