Criminal Justice Collection Development Guidelines: Collection Development Plan

Program Description:

“The Criminal Justice Department educates students in a broad coverage of the field, including courts and law, crime and deviance, and institutions and processes“ (Departmental homepage).

Accrediting body:

N/A

Degrees offered:

• Criminal Justice (B.S.)
• Minors: Criminal Justice, Global Security Studies

Overall Collecting Level Desired:

3: Instructional Support (see description of collecting levels)

Target Areas:

• Criminal justice system
• Crime
• Criminal law
• Research methodology
• Crime and deviance
• Courts and law
• Institutions and processes

Focus Areas:

TBD

Related Subject Areas

• Communications
• Computer Science
• Geographic Information Science (GIS)
• Law
• Psychology
• Public Management
• Social Work
• Sociology

Languages:

English

Geographical Emphasis:

United States

Chronological Emphasis:

Titles dealing with contemporary issues and practices receive the highest priority.

Noted Publishers:

NASW; Wiley; and SAGE Publishing

Preferred Dates of Publication:

Emphasis is on collecting current imprints. Reprints and classic works are acquired as needed, or as replacements for lost or damaged items. 

Types of Resources:

Resources are selected in a variety of print and electronic formats,including books, and videos for the study of criminal justice. 

Notes and Other Considerations:

N/A

Review Sources:

Choice Reviews Online

Department of Criminal Justice

Subject Librarian:
Nancy Gibson

Faculty Representative:
Dr. Scott Culhane

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