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What’s New in HeinOnline: September 2021 Content Release
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.
New Journals Added to HeinOnline: September 2021
HeinOnline’s original database, which pioneered the Hein Company into an online setting, has officially surpassed 3,000 journals with our September content release! Keep reading to learn about the seven new journals as well as the nearly 200 volumes added this month.
Banned Books Week: Protecting the Right to Read
This week marks Banned Books Week, celebrated annually at the end of September to honor our freedom to read and the importance of free access to information, whether or not we personally agree with it. Join us as we explore the history of banned books.
The History of America’s Favorite Government Agency
During the COVID-19 pandemic, while many of us hunkered down at home, mail carriers were on the streets six days a week. But to understand the full scope of the postal service’s impact, one must take a step back to consider the history of mail delivery.
Tip of the Week: How 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. Keep reading to learn more or watch this short tutorial.
Crime of the Century: The Case of Timothy Evans
Thomasina was fed up with her son, Timothy. She had learned that Timothy had left London, returning to his hometown in Wales, where he was staying with his aunt and uncle. Before he had left London, Timothy had quit his job and sold his furniture. When Thomasina heard this, she was furious.
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: D-Day
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Killing of Osama bin Laden
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Legacy of the Wright Brothers
Secrets of the Serial Set: The History Behind NATO
Secrets of the Serial Set: The Iran-Contra Affair
Secrets of the Serial Set: The First Transcontinental Railroad
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