Guide to HeinOnline

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Which of the following options provides the most accurate description of HeinOnline's content?

  • A subscription-based resource with academic and legal journals, and government documents. (correct)
  • A collection of fictional novels and short stories.
  • Primarily a social media platform for legal professionals.
  • A free online encyclopedia with user-generated content.

Assuming you need to locate a specific U.S. Supreme Court case, which HeinOnline database section would be most helpful?

  • U.S. State Content
  • Journals and Periodicals
  • International Resources
  • Case Law (correct)

Which of the following best describes the format of documents available on HeinOnline?

  • Editable text files that can be easily copied and pasted.
  • Summaries of legal articles.
  • Audio recordings of legal proceedings.
  • Image-based, fully searchable PDFs. (correct)

A legal researcher is looking for articles discussing a specific international treaty. Which HeinOnline database section would be the most relevant starting point?

<p>International Resources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a researcher needs to find the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), what category of content on HeinOnline should they consult?

<p>U.S. Federal Content (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the most likely way to gain access to HeinOnline?

<p>Subscription basis. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A law firm wants to provide its employees with continuous access to HeinOnline's resources. Which subscription model would be the most suitable?

<p>Annual Subscriptions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following resources would be most useful for learning how to effectively use HeinOnline's features?

<p>LibGuides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the HeinOnline Blog?

<p>To share updates, new features, and content releases related to HeinOnline. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If a university law library wants to integrate HeinOnline's resources into its own website, which service would be most useful?

<p>Widgets (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If an existing HeinOnline subscriber is experiencing technical difficulties, which resource would be the most appropriate first step for troubleshooting?

<p>Knowledge Base (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions can a user perform on a HeinOnline document?

<p>Download a fully searchable PDF. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher is interested in the legislative history of a specific federal statute. Which type of document available on HeinOnline would be most relevant?

<p>U.S. Statutes at Large (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary benefit of HeinOnline providing documents in an image-based PDF format?

<p>It preserves the original formatting and pagination of the printed source. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A professor wants to use HeinOnline in class to demonstrate legal research techniques. Which of the following services would be MOST helpful in preparing for the class?

<p>Customer Training (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A researcher needs to determine the citation format for a document found on HeinOnline. Where can they find this information?

<p>Citation information may be available in the document's metadata or in LibGuides. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A user wants to receive regular updates about new content added to HeinOnline. Which option should they choose?

<p>Subscribe to the HeinOnline Newsletter. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Besides journals and government documents, what other type of resource is available on HeinOnline?

<p>Case Law (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

An organization wants to customize the appearance of HeinOnline to match its own branding. Which service should they explore?

<p>Account Branding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a key advantage of using HeinOnline for legal research, compared to using a general search engine?

<p>HeinOnline provides access to primary legal sources and specialized legal materials. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is HeinOnline?

A subscription-based resource containing academic and legal journals from inception.

HeinOnline documents

Image-based, fully searchable PDFs that combine the authority of print.

Short-term access

Short-term subscriptions to HeinOnline are available for 24 hours, 48 hours, or 1 week.

HeinOnline Newsletter

A service for alerts on content updates, new features, and blog posts.

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Study Notes

Overview of HeinOnline

  • HeinOnline is a subscription-based service providing access to a vast collection of academic and legal journals from their start dates.
  • It includes complete government documents such as U.S. Statutes at Large, U.S. Code, Federal Register, Code of Federal Regulations, and U.S. Reports.
  • Documents are image-based, fully searchable PDFs.
  • It combines the authority of print with the accessibility of a user-friendly database.

Access Options

  • Short-term subscriptions are available for 24 hours, 48 hours, or 1 week.
  • Annual subscription options are available.

Support and Help Resources

  • LibGuides
  • Knowledge Base
  • HeinOnline Blog
  • Training requests
  • Company directory

Getting Started

  • Options to log in.
  • View the privacy policy.
  • Review the terms of use.
  • Learn about accessibility.

Newsletter

  • Monthly newsletters provide content updates, new features, blog posts, and catalog updates.

Social Media

  • HeinOnline has accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and YouTube.

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