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Criminal Justice - Research Methods: Finding Books & eBooks

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

Books & eBooks @ Polk State Libraries

  • As a student at Polk, you will need your Student ID card to check out materials.
    (There is no limit to how many books you can check out)
  • Check-Out periods are 3 weeks long & are renewable.
    (Renew 3 ways: Online, by phone, call & in person)
  • eBooks can be viewed on phones/tablets & computers.
    (Require you to log in to your library account)

Finding Books on the Shelves

In the Library Catalog, enter your search terms and click search. In the video (see below), you will learn to use the library search engine to find books on the shelves.

Click here to search!

 
Visit Polk State Libraries on youtube!

Finding eBooks in the Online collection

In the Library Catalog, enter your search terms and click search. In the video (see below), you will learn to use the library search engine to find books on the shelves.

Click here to search!

 
Visit Polk State Libraries on youtube!

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