Getting Started
HeinOnline Specialist
Welcome Page
Search Box
From the Welcome Page, users can enter any query into the search box. A series of options will appear in a drop-down, allowing you to specify your search intent.
Just search for: Search the full text of documents for your keyword(s). Users can also use this option to enter custom HeinOnline syntax. [ex: author:(Fitzgerald)].
Citation: Search for a document or case citation.
Catalog: Search across the entire HeinOnline catalog record.
Author: Search for a section author name.
Title: Search section titles across HeinOnline documents.
From the Welcome Page, these search options will search all of your subscribed HeinOnline content by default. If you’d like to limit your search to specific databases, use the database selector within the search box.
Select the button to bring up HeinOnline’s multiple database selector tool. Check the boxes next to the names of the databases you’re interested in searching, then click Submit.
Video Tutorial: How to Search Across Multiple Databases
Search Help
If you need help constructing a search, select the Search Help option located under the main search bar.
This option will follow you through HeinOnline and provides a breakdown of search syntax with examples. It also provides a direct link to our Advanced Search Syntax Guide.
Database Listing
Subscribed databases can be found on your HeinOnline home page.
HeinOnline Tip: Want to quickly access a database? Use the CTRL F function to search for a specific database name. Everything is listed alphabetically.
You can also search for a database using the A-Z Index provided.
Other browsing/searching options include:
All Subjects: Browse by subject to effortlessly navigate content by subject.
All Database Types: Filter by database type to quickly locate journals, international materials, state resources, and more.
All Vendors/Providers: Look up providers to access vendor-specific content from trusted sources
Search for a database by name or explore key phrases tailored to your research goals.
Popular & Favorite Databases
It's easy to access your most-used databases. On the right side of the welcome page, users will find "Popular Databases." These display the most-accessed databases in HeinOnline.
With a MyHein account, users can set their "Favorite Databases." When signed into their MyHein account, these databases will display above the popular databases:
Access Options
There are 3 access options on the welcome page:
(1) All Databases: This is a database drop-down menu that follows you throughout HeinOnline. It will list your databases in alphabetical order , allowing you to easily jump from one database to another.
(2) Help Options: Explore various support features, including:
- MyHein: Access your MyHein profile or create a new one
- What's New: See new HeinOnline content, databases, features, and interface enhancements
- Help: Find links to a contact-us form, a feedback form, LibGuides, User's Guide, and more!
- Connect: See where you can connect with us on multiple social media platforms
- Account: Log out of your HeinOnline session
(3) Live Chat: Chat with someone from our dedicated support team during the hours of 8am-5pm ET. Outside those hours? No problem! Leave a message for our support team.
