INTRODUCTION

International criminal justice is a relatively new field of study and despite the fact that it is closely related to the field of comparative criminal justice, it also includes components from such academic disciplines as politics and economics, sociology and anthropology, computer and information science, law and public administration, gender studies and linguistics, and many others. The multidisciplinary nature of the field makes it practically impossible to provide the researcher with a definite list of resources. This chapter provides a vast array of library resources that could assist in international crime and justice research.

LOOKING FOR INFORMATION

Depending on your research topic, you may be able to locate reliable information sources right away; however, some topics will require more time to dig for information. Don’t be nervous – there are always librarians who will assist you with the library research. Nowadays, librarians can be reached not only in person but also by phone, e-mail, through chat and tweets.

Where to look for information will depend on the nature of the research question and most of all on the currency of the topic and its interest to the public. Today, the Internet is the first source of information. But don’t forget that books still have a value if you are looking for an in-depth treatment of a subject. If you find an article or a book that are perfect for your topic, check their reference or additional readings lists – it will contain other useful sources of information related to your research. h en run a search in the library online catalog or other bibliographic databases to see where and how these materials can be accessed.