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Posts by Jennifer Broadie

LexisNexis Digital Library
March 14, 2024

Accessing eBooks in the LexisNexis Digital Library

LexisNexis Digital Library , powered by OverDrive, provides access to nearly 300 ebooks which represent more than 2,900 volumes of Matthew Bender treatises, forms, and federal and state law. M embers* can borrow up to five volumes with loan times of seven days each. T o start reading an ebook,...
Legal History
February 16, 2024

National Constitution Center

Nestled in the heart of Historic Philadelphia, just steps away from Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, the National Constitution Center stands as a beacon of constitutional education and exploration. More than a mere museum, it serves as a dynamic platform for understanding and celebrating the...
Research Guides
January 26, 2024

Self-Help Research Guides

Jenkins Law Library has a collection of research guides accessible to both members of the library and members of the general public. These guides may assist users with their legal research by providing additional resources and information on finding the law. Our librarians regularly update and...
Legal History
January 5, 2024

Pennsylvania State Archives Reopen!

The Pennsylvania State Archives officially re-opened their doors to the public on December 13th, 2023. According to an alert on their website, the archives are open for research Wednesday through Saturday from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. In anticipation of their move to a larger facility, the archives...
Court Records and Briefs
December 14, 2023

Jenkins' Court Records & Briefs Database

At Jenkins we have a large collection of Pennsylvania briefs and records from the Pennsylvania Appellate Courts. After 2006, most of the material has been digitized, and much of it is accessible for free to Jenkins' members in our Court Records & Briefs database. If you are looking for a...
HeinOnline
November 10, 2023

Federal Legislative Histories on HeinOnline

Compiling legislative histories can be a time-consuming venture. For this reason it’s a good idea to look for an already compiled history for your act of interest before taking on the task. One of the most valuable resources for this kind of research is HeinOnline . HeinOnline recently published an...
Databases
October 5, 2023

Bloomberg BNA Law Reports (Archive)

Bloomberg Law has recently expanded its collection by providing access to archival materials from the Bureau of National Affairs (BNA), an institution with a history dating back to 1929. BNA is an organization that has upheld a long standing reputation as a trusted source for legal information. To...
Holidays
September 14, 2023

Constitution Day: Discussing Constitution Annotated

This Sunday, September 17th marks Constitution Day, an annual observance celebrating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787. Since Constitution Day is coming up, we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to spotlight the Constitution Annotated website. Constitution Annotated...
Legal History
September 8, 2023

Exploring History and Culture Through the Library of Congress' Story Maps

The Library of Congress continues to innovate, making collections of historical and legal resources more accessible and engaging than ever before. One of their most exciting initiatives is the development of "Story Maps," a captivating way to explore and learn about history, culture, and more. “The...
Access to Justice
August 24, 2023

Philadelphia Legal Support - Community Legal Services (CLS)

Philadelphia has quite a few organizations dedicated to making legal services accessible. One of the leaders is Community Legal Services (CLS) , an organization that provides “free legal advice and representation to low income residents of Philadelphia.” Their mission is to fight poverty, challenge...
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