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Historical
May 15, 2025

The U.S. Constitution: Analysis and Interpretation

The Library of Congress continues to provide access to the Constitution Annotated , which is an amazing resource created to help individuals brush up on their history and understanding of the U.S. Constitution. This resource provides interpretation and analysis for each article and amendment of the...
HeinOnline
April 10, 2025

Proceedings and Debate from the U.S. Congress

The Congressional Record consolidates the proceedings and debates from the U.S. Congress into Daily Editions, which are later collected and published in annual volumes known as the permanent or Bound Editions. New issues typically become available before 10:00 am on a daily basis. "At the end of...
Remote Resources
December 19, 2024

Jenkins Membership Guide to Remotely Accessible Resources

When unable to visit the library in person, Jenkins members can access numerous remote resources to support their research. See below for some of our remotely accessible materials that are available 24/7 with your Jenkins membership: 1. Research Guides Jenkins has 79 different research guides...
Caselaw & the Courts
August 22, 2024

Online Docket Access in Pennsylvania

In today's digital world, accessing court docket information online is crucial for legal professionals, researchers, and the general public. Docket sheets typically list the proceedings and documents filed in a case. In a criminal matter, the docket may also list the criminal charges. Pennsylvania...
Forms
June 10, 2024

Electronic Evidence and Discovery

Ever have to answer a question related to digital evidence or e-discovery? Save research time and check out our guide, Electronic Evidence & Discovery . This guide will efficiently lead you to the relevant material on this topic in Jenkins' collection. The guide divides sources between...
Caselaw & the Courts
December 21, 2023

A Members' Guide to Accessing Remote PA Materials

Jenkins Law Library will be closed for the upcoming holiday from Monday, December 25th through Monday, January 1st . However, there are numerous remote resources available that our members can use for research in our absence! See below for some commonly used remote materials that are available 24/7...
Historical
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...
Caselaw & the Courts
May 4, 2023

Search for Cases Remotely With Your Jenkins Membership

With a Jenkins membership , you gain access to several legal databases that offer extensive case law collections. We have options for federal, state, local, and even international cases. Fastcase , for example, includes both federal and state reported cases. The federal collection includes full...
LexisNexis Digital Library
April 20, 2023

Environmental Law Research Materials

With Earth Day just a few days away, celebrate by having a refresh on the variety of environmental law resources available at Jenkins. Jenkins has environmental law resources available on both our remote access membership databases and in our print collection. Print Materials Pennsylvania Law...
Remote Resources
March 23, 2023

USPTO Patent Public Search

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has released Patent Public Search (PPUBS) , a web-based patent search online platform for an enhanced patent research process. PPUBs has replaced legacy search tools PatFT and AppFT, but also offers similar functionality that was previously available...