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These Are a Few of Our Favorite Things
Happy holidays! This week is traditionally a time to catch up at work, plan the year ahead, and enjoy too much food with friends and family. Get to know some of the HeinOnline bloggers and other team members, and learn about their favorite things, including their most-loved HeinOnline resources!
New Metric Added to Author Profile Pages
Professor Kerr sent us a direct message on Twitter with several points of feedback on HeinOnline’s Author Profile Pages. He offered the suggestion to add a new metric: average number of citations per article. Check out this new metric along with some icons that received a facelift.
New Subcollection Available in the Foreign & International Relations Database!
HeinOnline is proud to partner with the International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI) to enhance the Foreign & International Law Resources Database. A brand-new subcollection featuring publications from the IHRLI is now available at no additional charge to subscribers!
NEW DATABASE: Paris Legal Publishers Package!
HeinOnline has teamed up with Paris Legal Publishers to bring four new journals into HeinOnline’s user-friendly interface. Discover the four journals that have been added to HeinOnline’s Law Journal Library with a three-year embargo at no additional cost to current subscribers!
Capital Punishment Research Resources in HeinOnline
Capital punishment is one of the most controversial issues facing global society. Many countries have abolished the death penalty. Those which have not include the United States, China, India, Japan, and most Islamic states. The U.S. is the only Western nation still using capital punishment.
NEW! Updated Search Syntax And Tips and Tricks from HeinOnline Gurus
Last month, we tweaked our proximity searching thanks to feedback from a tweet! Today’s post is going to cover all the ins and outs of searching in HeinOnline, including new search syntax options that were recently implemented. By the time you finish this blog post, you’ll be an expert in searching!
Secrets
of the Serial Set
A HISTORICAL BLOG SERIES
The Clinton-Lewinsky Scandal. The Manhattan Project. The Louisiana Purchase.
In addition to writing about the above topics and more, HeinOnline’s authors are dedicated to illuminating the most essential research resources for their readers.
The Serial Set is a must-have publication for any historical researcher. With more than two centuries of documents spanning more than 17,000 volumes, no other publication so beautifully reflects the maturation of the United States. To demonstrate the value of the Serial Set, we’ve created a blog series dedicated to revealing the historical secrets hidden throughout the immense publication.
Each month, join HeinOnline as we explore notable events in U.S. history using the primary sources themselves.
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Iran-Contra Affair
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Sinking of the Titanic
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Wounded Knee Massacre
Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Defense Production Act
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Stock Market Crash of 1929
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