Ector County Library Competitors

A new era of excellence is dawning at Texas Tech University as it stands on the cusp of being one of the nation's premier research institutions. Research and enrollment numbers are at record levels, which cement Texas Tech's commitment to attracting and retaining quality students. In fall 2020, the university achieved a goal more than a decade in the making, reaching a total student population of more than 40,000. In 2018, the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education again placed Texas Tech among its top doctoral universities in the nation in the “Very High Research Activity” category. Texas Tech is one of 94 public institutions nationally and 131 overall to achieve this prestigious recognition. Quality students need top-notch faculty. Texas Tech is home to a diverse, highly revered pool of educators who excel in teaching, research and service. The university strives to foster an environment that celebrates student accomplishment above all else. Texas Tech is large enough to provide the best in facilities and academics but prides itself on being able to focus on each student individually. The momentum for excellence at Texas Tech has never been greater.

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes nine university and six health institutions located throughout the state.

Harris County Public Library (HCPL) provides information and resources to enrich lives and strengthen communities through innovative services within and beyond our walls. HCPL has 26 branch locations and administrative offices. Two of the branches are joint facilities with Lone Star College; one other is a joint library with Houston Public Library. HCPL has 2.3 million items in it's collection, circulates more than 11 million items each year, and has over 900,000 registered borrowers. It has the highest circulation of any public library in Texas.