Skip to Main Content

Criminal Justice - Research Methods: Home

This guide is an introduction to the Polk State Library system for Criminal Justice students.

Welcome Polk State Criminal Justice students!

Greetings Criminal Justice students! This library guide will briefly introduce you to the following aspects of the Polk State Library system.

How to find Books in our print collection
How to access eBooks in our online collection
How to access the database collection
How to search with the Criminal Justice (Proquest) database
How to create a citation in APA style 7th edition
How to access Smartthinking Online tutoring & Hoonuit (tutorial video collection for higher education)

Once you've finished the guide, visit the check for understanding tab for a brief quiz.

Your Library Privileges

Join the Conversation @ Polk State Libraries

PolkStateWHLibrary

TwitterLogo @PolkStateLib

YoutubeLogo PSCWHLibrary

Polk State Libraries Online Access

Access Polk State's online library content using your Polk State E-mail Credentials, or Click Library in Polk Portal.

Checking out @ Polk State Libraries

BOOK CHECKOUT:

Requires Student ID at Circulation Desk. Check-out periods are 3 weeks long & can be renewed online in your library account.

LAPTOP CHECKOUT:

Requires Student ID at Circulation Desk. Check-out is only available for IN LIBRARY USE ONLY! (Headphones & CPU chargers also available).

Polk State College is committed to equal access/equal opportunity in its programs, activities, and employment. For additional information, visit polk.edu/compliance.