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Databases & Other Internet Sources

LegalTrac | Gale OneFile
Search index of prestigious and comprehensive legal content. Endorsed by the The American Association of Law Libraries. (Gale)
Political Science Database
Political science and international relations journals, dissertations, and working papers on topics such as comparative politics, political economy, international development, and environmental policy. (NC LIVE)
US History | Gale in Context
Uncover information on hundreds of the most significant people, events, and topics in U.S. history from a variety of sources. (Gale)
US History | Gale OneFile
Search balanced coverage of events in U.S. history. Best for novice historians and academic researchers. Updated daily. (Gale)

CQ Researcher
Find pro/con essays and background information about current events, with in-depth coverage of issues, such as health, education, the environment, technology, and the US economy. (NC LIVE)
Global Issues | Gale in Context
Analyze important global issues and events through topic overviews, international viewpoints, news, and multimedia content. (Gale)
Opposing Viewpoints | Gale in Context
Find overviews, news, and opinions on hundreds of today's important social issues. (Gale)
SIRS Issues Researcher
Research the pros and cons of current issues and enduring social issues through full-text articles, multimedia, primary sources, government documents, and reference materials. (NC LIVE)

Federal Statues: A Beginner's Guide | Library of Congress
Statutes, also known as acts, are laws passed by a legislature. This research guide explains the statutory publication process for federal laws. From the Library of Congress.
Framing of the United States Constitution | Library of Congress
This guide presents many of the sources that you can turn to for more information about the framing of the United States Constitution. From the Library of Congress.
Legal Research: A Guide to Case Law | Library of Congress
Case law is law based on judicial decisions. This guide cites resources for locating and identifying judicial decisions from the U.S. courts using primary and secondary sources of case law.
Legal Research for Non-Lawyers | Duke Univ School of Law
Use the "Internet Legal Research" section to find online resources covering a variety of legal topics.
MetaLib | U.S. Government Publishing Office (GPO)
MetaLib is a federated search engine that searches multiple U.S. Federal government databases to find select historical documents.

Guide to Law Online : North Carolina | Library of Congress
This guide, prepared by the Law Library of Congress, includes links to free online legal resources regarding North Carolina, focusing on its constitution; executive, legislative, and judicial branches; legal guides; and general sources.
LawHelpNC
Find information and links about your legal rights, the law, the courts, legal forms, and more. (Recommended byNC LIVE.)
North Carolina Constitution, Statues & Ordinances Research
This guide provides an overview of sources and research strategies for North Carolina statutory law, including the state's constitution, statutes, session laws, and county/municipal ordinances.
North Carolina Courts, Cases, & Related Information
Information and resources regarding North Carolina Courts
Research Guides on North Carolina Law | UNC-CH
List of various research guides and resources curated by UNC-Chapel Hill Libraries.
Bills from the NC General Assembly
Current and historical bills from the NC General Assembly. Search by attribute, bill number, chamber, committee, and more.

Citations - Legal Research: A Guide to Case Law
Learn more about case law legal citations from the Library of Congress Law Library.