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Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Tools Added to More Databases in HeinOnline!

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Two months ago, new natural language processing and machine learning tools were released in beta format in HeinOnline’s Law Journal Library. These tools are now available in three more databases: ABA Law Library Collection Periodicals, Bar Journals Library, and Kluwer Law International Journal Library!

Benefits of Natural Language Processing and Machine Learning Tools

Wondering what these natural language processing and machine learning tools actually do? Here’s a quick overview:

More Like This: When viewing an article in HeinOnline, the More Like This button gives users the opportunity to find similar articles. This tool uses a program which pulls out “interesting words” as determined by an algorithm, from the article being viewed. Users are provided with a list of similar articles, based on the interesting words. To use this tool, click on the More Like This button located on the upper right-hand side of an article.

Screenshot of a document within HeinOnline with option for More Like This highlighted

Adjust the boost factors of the interesting words, add a new term, or select a data range to modify the search results.

Screenshot highlighting ability to adjust boost factors of interesting words and other AI tools in HeinOnline

Topics and Entities: These search facets are found on result pages for searches and More Like This results. The entities include location, person, and organization. These tools enhance a user’s search results to include even more relevant articles. For example, run a Full Text search for “supreme court” AND abortion in the Bar Journals Library. Within the results, expand the Topic and Entity facets. These tools search the metadata, rather than just searching the document text, increasing your search results.

Screenshot highlighting topics and entities search-refining options in HeinOnline

Keyword Search Builder: This tool can be found within the Advanced Search option of the updated databases. To use this tool, enter keywords into one or more of the boxes provided. Adjust the weight of each word using the boost factors. Users can also select a title to search within or enter a date range to narrow down the search results.

Screenshot of Keyword Search Builder within Advanced Search in HeinOnline

These tools are still in beta format, and we encourage all users to provide feedback. Fill out the feedback form found in the help section of the upper right-hand side of all HeinOnline pages.

For help searching or navigating HeinOnline, contact the dedicated support team at (800) 277-6995, by email, or live chat!

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Lauren Mattiuzzo
Lauren has been an employee of the William S. Hein & Co., Inc. for more than 20 years. During her long tenure, she has worked in various departments and developed considerable skills. Most recently, she acts as a lead member of the marketing staff and oversees the HeinOnline support team. Lauren's blog posts focus on tips, tricks, and how to make the most out of HeinOnline tools. She also enjoys writing on topics that are close to her heart, such as social issues, pop culture, and sports.
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Lauren Mattiuzzo
Lauren has been an employee of the William S. Hein & Co., Inc. for more than 20 years. During her long tenure, she has worked in various departments and developed considerable skills. Most recently, she acts as a lead member of the marketing staff and oversees the HeinOnline support team. Lauren's blog posts focus on tips, tricks, and how to make the most out of HeinOnline tools. She also enjoys writing on topics that are close to her heart, such as social issues, pop culture, and sports.
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