The WMU Libraries uses the Library of Congress (LC) classification for its books. Because of its many specific classifications, you will most likely find books on your topic in multiple call number ranges. Use the catalog to identify books, and if you see a pattern emerging in call numbers, then you can go browse in that area in the stacks.
HV 4961-4995 Degeneration/
HV 4997-5000 Substance Abuse/
HV 5001-5840 Alcoholism, Drug Abuse/
HV 6001-6773 Criminology/
HV 7231-9960 Criminal justice and administration/
HV 8301-9920.5 Penology, including police, prisons, punishment, reform, and juvenile delinquency
Use MelCat and WorldCat to identify pertinent resources "out there" in other libraries outside of WMU.
You can request books and videos from libraries in the state of Michigan directly through MelCat.
You can request books in libraries across the country and beyond by submitting an Interlibrary Loan request in the WorldCat database.
You may borrow items through these systems typically at no cost to you.
The Michigan eLibrary catalog and resource sharing system. Search for books and other materials in many Michigan libraries. You will need your WIN in order to request materials.
Comprehensive catalog of books and other materials in libraries around the world. Contains millions of records in hundreds of languages. Items located through WorldCat must be requested through Interlibrary Loan unless they are also listed in the WMU libraries catalog. (Library Search)
Nonbook materials include (among other publication formats) journals and magazines, manuscripts, maps, electronic resources, websites, computer programs, musical scores, films, slides, sound recordings, conference proceedings, and videotapes and discs.
