Research by Topic

LIBRARY DATABASES

LIBRARY CATALOG - To search for books on a particular topic, use a Subject or a Keyword Search. To search for books at other libraries use the links on the BOOKS & BOOK REVIEWS web page.
EBSCOHOST - Search multiple databases (together or separately) to access full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. Academic Search Premier and Business Search Premier index peer-reviewed scholarly journals in a variety of subject areas. Other databases focus on specific areas such as health and education.
CAMPUS RESEARCH - Comprehensive research database includes full-text information and access to both current and archived materials, including thousands of news databases and newswires as well as business, trade and professional journals and publications; superior law-related resources. (Westlaw product)
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE - More than 72,000 encyclopedia articles on all subjects.

LIBRARY REFERENCE

Black's Law Dictionary (340.03 B62b 1999) - The definitive law dictionary.
Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics.
Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice (364.03 E56) - A 4-vol. set with longer, topical articles and references.
Oxford Companion to American Law (349.73 O983 2002) - Biographies and definitions of terms in American law.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics.

WEB SOURCES

HISTORICAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS - Selected decisions, arranged by subject, from Cornell University Law School.
HISTORICAL U.S. LEGAL DOCUMENTS - From the Library of Congress.
FAMOUS TRIALS - Individual trials ranging in date, location, and scope. Good background information on trial and trial period.

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FINDLAW - Constitutional law site.
HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE - From Thomas, the Library of Congress reference service.
LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - Guide to U.S. laws, from Cornell U. Law School.
U.S. CONSTITUTION - Complete text, with annotations to Supreme Court decisions, from FindLaw.

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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - Resources from the professional organization regarding law issues.
AMERICAN LAW SOURCES ONLINE - Law resources from all 50 states and federal governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Some sites require registration.
EEOC - Links to civil rights and employment law information from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
LEGAL THREATS DATABASE - Contains lawsuits, cease & desist letters, subpoenas, and other legal threats directed at those who engage in online speech.
POPULAR NAMES FOR ACTS - Index to full U.S. Code by popular names of legislation, from Cornell University Law School.
RECENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY - Most recent two sessions of Congress, from Library of Congress.
U.S. CODE TITLES - Brief outline of current law from Cornell University Law School.

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Research by Topic - Law LIBRARY DATABASES LIBRARY CATALOG - To search for books on a particular topic, use a Subject or a Keyword Search. To search for books at other libraries use the links on the BOOKS & BOOK REVIEWS web page. EBSCOHOST - Search multiple databases (together or separately) to access full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. Academic Search Premier and Business Search Premier index peer-reviewed scholarly journals in a variety of subject areas. Other databases focus on specific areas such as health and education. CAMPUS RESEARCH - Comprehensive research database includes full-text information and access to both current and archived materials, including thousands of news databases and newswires as well as business, trade and professional journals and publications; superior law-related resources. (Westlaw product) ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE - More than 72,000 encyclopedia articles on all subjects. LIBRARY REFERENCE Black's Law Dictionary (340.03 B62b 1999) - The definitive law dictionary. Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics. Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice (364.03 E56) - A 4-vol. set with longer, topical articles and references. Oxford Companion to American Law (349.73 O983 2002) - Biographies and definitions of terms in American law. West's Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics. WEB SOURCES HISTORICAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS - Selected decisions, arranged by subject, from Cornell University Law School. HISTORICAL U.S. LEGAL DOCUMENTS - From the Library of Congress. FAMOUS TRIALS - Individual trials ranging in date, location, and scope. Good background information on trial and trial period. - - - - - FINDLAW - Constitutional law site. HOW OUR LAWS ARE MADE - From Thomas, the Library of Congress reference service. LEGAL INFORMATION INSTITUTE - Guide to U.S. laws, from Cornell U. Law School. U.S. CONSTITUTION - Complete text, with annotations to Supreme Court decisions, from FindLaw. - - - - - AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION - Resources from the professional organization regarding law issues. AMERICAN LAW SOURCES ONLINE - Law resources from all 50 states and federal governments of the United States, Canada and Mexico. Some sites require registration. EEOC - Links to civil rights and employment law information from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. LEGAL THREATS DATABASE - Contains lawsuits, cease & desist letters, subpoenas, and other legal threats directed at those who engage in online speech. POPULAR NAMES FOR ACTS - Index to full U.S. Code by popular names of legislation, from Cornell University Law School. RECENT LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY - Most recent two sessions of Congress, from Library of Congress. U.S. CODE TITLES - Brief outline of current law from Cornell University Law School. - - - - - COPYRIGHT / PLAGIARISM / INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY - Check out Dunn LIbrary's resources for more information.
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