CRIMINAL JUSTICE: Subject Guide

In this section, you'll find:

• Information about browsing and searching the library's catalog
• Featured books about criminal justice topics
• Streaming media
• Information about searching for ebooks

Great for going deeper

Books, like articles, will report on specific research done by scholars in the field. When you know your topic or research question, check out a few books for information that will support your ideas or answer your questions. Films and documentaries can be a great way to supplement your other research, or to find visual representations of your topic.

Find books, eBooks, and A/V materials in the University of Jamestown's Library. 

If you are interested in browsing for topics in education (either on the shelf or in the catalog), or would like to browse for inspiration, try looking at Dewey Decimal Call Numbers in the 364s (Criminology) and/or 365s (Penal & Related Instituions). 

Locations of books

• New books are located downstairs by the A/V materials.
• Reference books are located downstairs to the left of the circulation desk. 
• Book stacks are located upstairs. 

These databases contain video resources to support your research or help you learn about new topics.

In addition to searching through the catalog, you can browse the eBook collections at UJ directly through the links below.

Search to see if books are available (out of copyright or with publisher permission) online.