Oh my gourd, the Law Journal Library has surpassed 3,000 journals! But that’s not all we have to tell you about. You’re going to fall in love with our latest content release. We won’t leaf you hanging. Keep reading to see what HeinOnline has been up to this past month.
SEPTEMBER 2021 CONTENT RELEASE SUMMARY
Updated databases: 57
New titles: 1,368
New volumes: 2,050
New pages added last month: 554,571
Total pages in HeinOnline: 196,878,296
Highlights from the Past Month
We Featured the Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. Database
The first comprehensive database of its kind in a fully searchable format, HeinOnline’s Immigration Law & Policy in the U.S. compiles the most important historical documents and legislation related to immigration in the United States. Watch this short video to learn more or read the dedicated blog post.
We Covered All the Ways to Download, Print, and Share Documents
There are multiple options for printing and downloading sections or pages while working in HeinOnline. Want to share a document with a friend or colleague? HeinOnline has options for that as well. Watch this short video to learn more or read the dedicated blog post.
We Showcased the Various Tools in Slavery in America and the World Database
The Slavery in America and the World database is particularly special because of the meticulous development and organization that went into its development, opening up opportunities for unique browse and search tools. Learn how to use these tools in this guide.
We Researched Shadow Docket Rulings from the Supreme Court
In a recent 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a shadow docket refusing to block a Texas law banning abortion after six weeks. This new law violates the 1973 landmark decision Roe v. Wade, which declared a pregnant person has a constitutional right to an abortion. Learn more about shadow docket rulings and the new Texas abortion law in this blog post.
We Indexed Another State for the Session Laws Indexing Project
We continue to expand state session laws indexing for all states back to inception. Since our last update, we have completed the indexing for Wisconsin. Check out the current status of the Session Laws indexing project.
We Explored the History of Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week, the theme of which this year is “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us,” is sponsored by a variety of organizations, including the American Library Association (ALA), American Booksellers Association, and the Freedom to Read Foundation, and is endorsed by the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress. Read more about Banned Books Week in this blog post.
We Uncovered a True Crime Story from the UK in the 1940s
The case of Timothy Evans was the crime of the century. Did Timothy really dispose of his wife down the drain? Check out this suspenseful blog post to learn whodunnit—it won’t be who you suspect.
Knowledge Base Articles Added This Month
Did you know each month we update our Knowledge Base to bring you tips and tricks, FAQs, and relevant training videos? Check out our newest articles below.
LibGuides Added This Month
Searching 101
Whether you are new to HeinOnline or a regular user who needs to brush up on their skills, this LibGuide covers the basics of searching. Learn the structure of HeinOnline and how to effectively construct search queries.
Major Database Updates
We’ve added a ton of content to some of our most popular HeinOnline databases! Check out the substantial additions this month:
- The Law Journal Library continues to grow with the addition of seven new journals.
- Nearly 200 volumes were added to Annals of the American Academy of Political and Social Science!
- 116 hearings, 83 CRS reports, and 5 committee prints were added to the U.S. Congressional Documents database.
- 196 titles were added to Preview of United States Supreme Court Cases.
- More than 100 titles were added to American Enterprise Institute (AEI).
- Nearly 80 titles were added to GAO Reports and Comptroller General Decisions.
- Legal Classics grew by 73 titles.
- Criminal Justice & Criminologygrew by nearly 60 titles.
- More than 30 titles were added to ABA Law Library Collection Periodicals.
That’s not all! Expand each collection below to discover additional updates, along with our favorite titles from each addition.
But wait, there’s more! Access the comprehensive list of all new material added and updated in the September 2021 Content Release.
