Carol Macheak
Associate Professor/Associate Librarian
Ottenheimer Library
Office 101A
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
2801 S. University Ave.
Little Rock, Arkansas 72204
cimacheak@ualr.edu
501.916.6181
Research Tip
While UALR has a library dedicated to its law school, it is highly recommended that students in the criminal justice courses begin their legal research at Ottenheimer Library. Before heading to the UALR Law Library, it would be helpful to speak with a librarian at Ottenheimer Library.
Several of the UALR Law Library databases are very detailed and aimed at students already in law school. Others are restricted to only students at the UALR Law School. Speaking with someone at Ottenheimer Library first will prevent an unnecessary trip across town.
Recommended Databases for Legal Journal Articles
Just as in any other field, there are numerous journals that publish articles about issues and research in the legal fields. Multiple databases provided by Ottenheimer Library offer access to these articles in full text. The databases below are listed in order of searching complexity, from simplest to most difficult.
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Legal CollectionProvides indexing and full-text access to journals on education and legal topics.
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HeinOnlineProvides full-text coverage of law journals, the Congressional Record Bound volumes, U.S. Reports, Federal Register, and the Code of Federal Regulations; treaty series for the League of Nations, United Nations, and the United States; and additional files.
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Legislative InsightProvides full-text access to the public law itself, all versions of related bills, law-specific Congressional Record excerpts, committee hearings, reports, and prints. Also includes presidential signing statements, CRS reports, and miscellaneous congressional publications that provide background material.
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Arkansas State LegislatureProvides information on Arkansas legislators, legislative committees, session bills and resolutions, meetings and events. Includes full-text access of the Arkansas code.
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National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceProvides summaries of criminal justice publications, including federal, state, and local reports. Coverage varies.