For researchers in the law library, Jenkins maintains an electronic collection which provides access to many comprehensive legal resources. This includes free access to Lexis, Westlaw, and palawlibrary.com. In addition, librarians can perform searches for you on a number of specialized, fee-based databases.

For researchers outside of the library, the following tools are available through our Web site:

• Court Records & Briefs Index
  Search Jenkins' index of records and briefs for Pennsylvania Commonwealth, Superior and Supreme Courts and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit.

• Jenkins Automated Catalog [JAC Plus]
  Access Jenkins' holdings and many full text resources with our easy-to-use Web catalog.

• Jenkins Journal Portal
  Search over 29,000 legal and nonlegal journals, magazines, newspapers and newsletters available in various formats.

• Jenkins Research Guides
  Benefit from our librarians' experience and expertise through compiled research guides on topics like How to Compile a Legislative History, Getting Started with PA Research, Professional Responsibility Resources.

• Legal Periodicals *
  Jenkins members can search for articles from more than 9000 legal and nonlegal publications.

• Legal Research Links
  Search our comprehensive collection of hand-picked legal sources from the Web.

• Member Online Services *
  Jenkins members can access a number of databases directly from their desktops.

• New & Noteworthy
  Selected titles from Jenkins' newest acquisitions. Includes an archive of the last 3 years.

• Nonlegal Research Links
  Search our eclectic mix of medical, business, general reference, news, Internet resources, librarian resources, and other nonlegal research links.

• Other Library Catalogs
  Search other law, medical, business, and local library catalogs.

• Pennsylvania Legislative Histories *
  Librarian compiled histories available in PDF format or at the reference desk.

• Self-Help Resources
  Helps citizens navigate the legal system and assist them with finding relevant legal information.