Databases to Consider
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JSTOR This link opens in a new window
Archive of articles from scholarly journals for arts, sciences, social sciences and humanities. Includes selected book chapters and primary sources. -
Westlaw Campus Research This link opens in a new window
A collection of thousands of law, news, and business publications. It is especially useful for legal research, and it is regularly updated with the most recent news and legal information. -
Criminal Justice Periodicals This link opens in a new window
Contains journal articles, book chapters, reports, and dissertations in criminology, corrections and prisons, criminal investigation, and other areas of criminal justice.
Try Google Scholar!
Search for scholarly, peer-reviewed journal articles and reports through Google Scholar. Articles available from the library will show up in these results.
Interlibrary Loan
If a book or article you want is not available, use Interlibrary Loan (ILL). The Library can order books and articles from other libraries. This process takes few days but is completely free for DelVal students, faculty, and staff.
Before you submit an ILL, check Google Scholar or Summon to see if we have immediate access or if it is freely available online.
Other Resources
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eBook Central This link opens in a new window
Authoritative, full-text e-books in a wide range of subject areas along with powerful tools to find, use, and manage the information. -
Academic Video Online This link opens in a new window
A comprehensive, multidisciplinary video subscription that supports the entire range of curriculum, from anthropology to zoology. Documentaries, interviews, feature films, performances, news programs and newsreels, and demonstrations.
Useful Websites
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Federal Bureau of InvestigationSource: FBI
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Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and DelinquencySource: PCCD
Statistical Analysis Centers (SAC), state and county justice statistics, justice-related initiatives, Pennsylvania Youth Survey (PAYS). -
National Criminal Justice Reference ServiceSource: NCJRS
Justice and drug-related information to support research, policy, and program development worldwide. -
Bureau of Labor StatisticsSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics
News releases and statistical series on labor, employment, productivity, demographics, occupations, regional news releases, etc. -
Monitoring the FutureSource: NIH
Provides national survey results on drug use among students and young adults. -
Sourcebook of Criminal Justice Statistics OnlineSource: US Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics -- Provides statistical data about many aspects of criminal justice, organized into 6 topics.