Finding books in the JSCC Library
- JSCC Library Online CatalogYou will be able to find printed and electronic books through the online catalog. You can read the electronic books right on your computer.
To access the electronic books, you will be asked for your username and password (the ones you use to access computers on campus or your online class)
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Getting Help in Finding Information
To get help in finding information, contact the JSCC Library:
- Go to your library discussion board in your online class or
- Call the JSCC Library at 1-800-355-5722, extension 572 or
- Use the online "Ask A Question" form
Finding Books through Google
If the library doesn't have a book you need, you can find a reference to a book using Google books. Sometimes part of the book is given to you.
The JSCC Library can get the book for you through interlibrary loan.
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Finding Journal Articles about Criminal Justice Topics
- Academic Search EliteArticles from over 2000 peer reviewed journals right on your computer
- Criminal Justice CollectionYou will be able to find complete articles in selected criminal justice journals by using this database.
Web Sites for Criminal Justice Topics
- Criminal Justice Web LinksThe John Jay College of Criminal Justice Library publishes this very useful list of web links dealing with Criminal Justice topics
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- Sourcebook of Criminal Justice StatisticsThis source is from the United States Department of Justice and features statistics on all aspects of crime and criminal justice.
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