Legal History & Books Databases
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Books in PrintIndexes in-print, out of print, and forthcoming books from over 44,000 North American publishers. Some entries contain full text book reviews.
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ebraryA digital library of over 70,000 full-text e-books covering a wide range of subject areas, including law. It is possible to browse for e-books by subject and to search by keyword. Additional features include the ability to highlight text, make notes, and print, copy or download portions of e-books when using a free personal account.
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FirstSearchA database provided by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. A statewide site license has been purchased which provides access to these databases for students, faculty and the public who are within the Law Center/Law Library. For more information about access at your local library, visit the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
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Legal Classics LibraryContains searchable PDF images of important historical legal works. While the focus is on American law, the collection also includes many early British and Commonwealth titles. (Full text)
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Legislative Insight(ProQuest) - Contains fully searchable PDF images of full-text publications generated in the course of congressional lawmaking. Content includes the Public Law text, all versions of enacted and related bills, Congressional Record excerpts, and committee hearings, reports and documents. (Full text)
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LLMC DigitalProvides full text access to documents related to the U.S. Federal Executive, Judicial, and Legislative branches.
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Making of Modern LawThis archive, from one of the most important periods of legal development, is the world's most comprehensive full-text collection of Anglo-American legal treatises anywhere. It allows for full text searching of more than 21,000 works from casebooks, local practice manuals, form books, works for lay readers, pamphlets, letters, speeches and more - all separated into 99 subject areas.
Help and Training
The library is willing to conduct training or provide help with these databases. Contact Joel Wegemer at jwegemer@ou.edu or call the Reference Desk for immediate assistance at 405-325-5268.
Reference Desk Hours
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Saturday - 8am - 5pm