The most frequently-used databases
Fully revised with new material on every page, the 12th edition of Black's Law Dictionary is the most practical, comprehensive, scholarly, and authoritative law dictionary ever published-and the most frequently cited legal reference in the world. With clarity and rigor, it defines more than 70,000 law-related words and phrases, recording both their historical and present-day nuances.
Bloomberg Law is a cutting-edge legal research platform that integrates comprehensive legal content with innovative technology to support the needs of legal professionals, law students, and faculty. Known for its in-depth coverage and analysis, Bloomberg Law offers a unique blend of legal, business, and financial resources that provide a holistic view of the legal landscape.
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Free Internet resources
Full text of numerous law journals from their initial publication; the American Law Institute Library; Canada Supreme Court Reports; the Code of Federal Regulations; Congress and the Courts; Early American Case Law; English Reports from 1220-1867; European Center for Minority Issues; Federal Register Library; Foreign & International Law Resources Database; Foreign Relations of the United States; Harvard Research in International Law; Legal Classics; Manual of Patent Examining Procedure; National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws; National Moot Court Competition; the Pentagon Papers; Philip C. Jessup Library; Revised Statutes of Canada; Selden Society Publications and the History of Early English Law; Sessions Laws Library; State Statutes: A Historical Archive; Subject Compilations of State Laws (1960-2009); Taxation & Economic Reform in America: A Historical Archive (1781-2009); Treaties and Agreements Library; United Nations Law Collection; United States Code; U.S. Attorney General Opinions; U.S. Congressional Documents; U.S. Federal Agency Documents, Decisions and Appeals; U.S. Federal Legislative History Library; U.S. Presidential Library; U.S. Statutes at Large; U.S. Supreme Court Library; Women and the Law; and World Trials Library.
LexisNexis is a provider of legal research tools and resources tailored specifically for law schools, offering an extensive range of services designed to support students, faculty, and legal professionals. As a leader in legal technology, LexisNexis provides access to an unparalleled collection of legal content, including case law, statutes, secondary sources, and legal news.
All students and employees of CSOL get a free subscription to the New York Times, courtesy of the Sol Blatt Jr. Law Library. Use this link to set up your free subscription.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is the definitive authority on the English language, providing comprehensive and unparalleled coverage of English words and their meanings. As a historical dictionary, the OED traces the evolution of the language over more than a thousand years, offering insights into the origins and development of English words and phrases from their earliest recorded use to the present day.
PowerNotes is an innovative research and writing tool designed to streamline the process of gathering, organizing, and synthesizing information from digital sources. By integrating seamlessly with your browser, PowerNotes helps students, researchers, and professionals efficiently manage their research projects and enhance their productivity.
The Athletic is a robust digital newspaper by the New York Times. The Athletic delivers powerful stories and smart analyses that bring sports fans closer to the heart of the game. From breaking news and live commentary to long reads and exclusive interviews, rely on The Athletic for every sports story that matters.
The Athletic's newsroom of 450+ full-time staff delivers in-depth coverage of hundreds of professional and college teams across more than 47 North American markets and all 20 football clubs in the English Premier League, as well as many Championship clubs. The Athletic has every major league covered by award-winning talent, spanning the NFL, NBA, WNBA, NHL, MLB, MLS, NWSL, PGA, NCAA Football, NCAA Men's College Basketball, NCAA Women's College Basketball, EPL, Champions League, and much more.
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The Barrister is the official blog for the Sol Blatt Jr. Law Library.
Westlaw Precision provides access to primary and secondary materials from the Federal and State levels of government.
The following databases are newly acquired or being evaluated for a future subscription.
Brill's eBook collection is a comprehensive digital library focusing on humanities, social sciences, international law, and religious studies. It provides access to a vast range of scholarly works, including monographs, edited volumes, and reference works. The collection is known for its high-quality academic content, often featuring research in niche and specialized fields. It covers topics such as history, philosophy, Middle Eastern studies, and religious texts, making it a valuable resource for researchers, students, and academics looking for in-depth information on these subjects.
Brill's Journal Collection features a wide range of scholarly journals primarily focused on the humanities, social sciences, international law, and religious studies. It includes peer-reviewed publications that cover various specialized topics such as history, philosophy, linguistics, Middle Eastern studies, and international relations. The collection is recognized for its academic rigor and contributions to both niche and interdisciplinary research areas. This database offers advanced search capabilities, full-text access, and integration with citation management tools. It is a valuable resource for researchers, scholars, and students seeking high-quality, specialized research articles.
De Gruyter Online is a comprehensive digital platform that provides access to a wide range of academic content, including eBooks, journals, and databases. It covers multiple disciplines such as humanities, social sciences, law, science, and medicine. De Gruyter is known for its high-quality, peer-reviewed publications, offering resources from both De Gruyter's own publishing program and partnerships with other academic institutions and publishers.
The platform features advanced search capabilities, user-friendly navigation, and tools for researchers, such as citation export and personalized content alerts. De Gruyter Online serves academics, researchers, and students by providing a reliable source of scholarly content.
The Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub is a searchable website from the Minnesota Historical Society that makes millions of pages of Minnesota newspapers available online.
The Hub contains geographically and culturally diverse newspapers published between 1849 and today. Due to potential copyright restrictions most issues published after 1977 can only be accessed from the Gale Family Library at the Minnesota History Center.
The Minnesota Digital Newspaper Hub incorporates Minneapolis Tribune titles previously found on a stand-alone website, foreign-language titles, and much more, with new titles and date ranges continuously being added.
State Court Report features news, expert analysis, and resources about state constitutional cases across the fifty states, including a free case database.