Suggested Databases
- Academic Search This link opens in a new windowA general database covering many subjects and resource types
- JSTOR This link opens in a new windowA general database. Use the advanced search and check the box for articles to weed out source types like book reviews.
- SocINDEX This link opens in a new windowA sociology specific database, it contains just the scholarly articles about sociology and criminal justice topics.
- PsycINFO This link opens in a new windowA psychology specific database. Good for mental health related topics
- HeinOnlineA database of laws, legal documents, and secondary sources like law reviews.
Finding a source from a citation
- Determine what kind of source it is. Is it a book chapter? A journal article?
- If it is a book, look in the catalog or WorldCat to see if we own it or if you need to Interlibrary Loan it.
- If it is an article, use the Journal List to search for the journal title to see which database it is in. If we don't own it, use Find It to request the title. If it's not in a database, use Interlibrary Loan to request the article.
Law Review and Law Journal Resources
- Law Review CommonsLarges collection of free and open law review scholarship. Search the whole collection, or browse a specific title.
- SSRN eLibrary--Legal SourcesOn the Advanced Search, under Networks, select just the Law category.
Finding Books
Retrieving your book
If you found an E-book - Just click on the "access online" button from the catalog. If you are unsure how to get to the full text check out this guide.
If you found a print book - First check to see if it is available. To locate it in the library you will need to know both the collection and the call number.
Dictionaries and Reference Sources
- Credo Reference This link opens in a new windowOnline encyclopedia database, good for general information and definitions. Contains several legal dictionaries and encyclopedias.
- A & C Black Dictionary of LawThis best-selling dictionary provides clear, concise and fully up-to-date information on all aspects of civil, criminal and commercial law. Examples and encyclopedic comments help to explain complex terms from British, European and US legal procedure.
- Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of LawOver 10,000 entries explain the vocabulary used in legal situations. Entries include definitions pronunciations, and frequent supplementary notes
- Wex--Legal DictionaryLegal dictionary provided by Cornell's Legal Information Institute
- FindLaw--Legal DictionaryProvided by FindLaw
