HeinOnline Database Information

HeinOnline

While HeinOnline includes access to current legal periodicals, the database specializes in historical legal periodical content.  All materials in the database are are in pdf format, ensuring the authenticity of the original hardcopy document.  Tens of millions of pages of research material is available through HeinOnline.

In order to search for articles in HeinOnline, you must first select a library from the "Subscribed Libraries" list on the left side of the screen.  If you know the title of the journal you need, search for the journal in the "Title Lookup" search box just above the list of Subscribed Libraries.  The Title Lookup search will provide links to the library or libraries that provide access to the journal you searched for.

Once you have chosen a library, you can search the full text contents by clicking on the "Search" tab just above the HeinOnline logo in the upper left corner.     

For those that frequently use the database, the HeinOnline Blog provides helpful tips every week and updates about database features.

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