Research by Topic - Criminal Justice

LIBRARY DATABASES

LIBRARY CATALOG - To search for books on a particular topic, use a Subject or a Keyword Search. To search for books at other libraries use the links on the BOOKS & BOOK REVIEWS web page.
EBSCOHOST - Search multiple databases (together or separately) to access full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. Academic Search Premier and Business Search Premier index peer-reviewed scholarly journals in a variety of subject areas. Other databases focus on specific areas such as health and education.
LexisNexis ACADEMIC - Comprehensive research database providing full-text access to various databases, including current news, business information, Hoover’s company records, company directories, federal and state laws, legal cases, medical and references.
CAMPUS RESEARCH - Comprehensive research database includes full-text information and access to both current and archived materials, including thousands of news databases and newswires as well as business, trade and professional journals and publications; superior law-related resources.
ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE - More than 72,000 encyclopedia articles on all subjects.

LIBRARY REFERENCE

West's Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics.
Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment (364.03 E57 2002) - A 4-vol. set with topical articles and references.
Encyclopedia of law enforcement (363.2 E56s 2005) - A 3-vol. set with articles related to law enforcement.
Statistical Abstract of the U. S. (317.3 U58s) - Includes crime and corrections statistics.
World Almanac (317 W92) - Includes crime and corrections statistics.

WEB SOURCES

CRIME & JUSTICE FACTS AT A GLANCE - Current trends from U.S. Dept of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics.
SOURCEBOOK OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATISTICS - Extensive tables.
BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS REPORTS - Browse by Title.
UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS - Statistical data from the annual FBI report.
NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFERENCE CENTER - Collection of reports on various topics.
US DEPT. OF EDUCATION CAMPUS SECURITY - Collection of data regarding crime on college and university campuses.
CRIME STATISTICS - Downloadable spreadsheets from the U.S. Dept. of Justice.
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - Site includes information about public safety in Iowa. Annual summary of crime statistics available online at Iowa Uniform Crime Report.


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Research by Topic - Criminal Justice LIBRARY DATABASES LIBRARY CATALOG - To search for books on a particular topic, use a Subject or a Keyword Search. To search for books at other libraries use the links on the BOOKS & BOOK REVIEWS web page. EBSCOHOST - Search multiple databases (together or separately) to access full-text periodicals, newspapers and reference tools. Academic Search Premier and Business Search Premier index peer-reviewed scholarly journals in a variety of subject areas. Other databases focus on specific areas such as health and education. LexisNexis ACADEMIC - Comprehensive research database providing full-text access to various databases, including current news, business information, Hoover’s company records, company directories, federal and state laws, legal cases, medical and references. CAMPUS RESEARCH - Comprehensive research database includes full-text information and access to both current and archived materials, including thousands of news databases and newswires as well as business, trade and professional journals and publications; superior law-related resources. ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITANNICA ONLINE - More than 72,000 encyclopedia articles on all subjects. LIBRARY REFERENCE West's Encyclopedia of American Law (348.73 W538) - A 12-vol. set with brief non-technical articles on all legal topics. Encyclopedia of Crime and Punishment (364.03 E57 2002) - A 4-vol. set with topical articles and references. Encyclopedia of law enforcement (363.2 E56s 2005) - A 3-vol. set with articles related to law enforcement. Statistical Abstract of the U. S. (317.3 U58s) - Includes crime and corrections statistics. World Almanac (317 W92) - Includes crime and corrections statistics. WEB SOURCES CRIME & JUSTICE FACTS AT A GLANCE - Current trends from U.S. Dept of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics. SOURCEBOOK OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE STATISTICS - Extensive tables. BUREAU OF JUSTICE STATISTICS REPORTS - Browse by Title. UNIFORM CRIME REPORTS - Statistical data from the annual FBI report. NATIONAL CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFERENCE CENTER - Collection of reports on various topics. US DEPT. OF EDUCATION CAMPUS SECURITY - Collection of data regarding crime on college and university campuses. CRIME STATISTICS - Downloadable spreadsheets from the U.S. Dept. of Justice. IOWA DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY - Site includes information about public safety in Iowa. Annual summary of crime statistics available online at Iowa Uniform Crime Report.
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