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Criminal Justice and Legal Research

Introduction to Criminal Justice and Legal Research

Research for criminal justice includes scholarly research on a variety of topics, as well searching for legal cases. This guide will help you start with the best resources for your research, as well as helping you cite your sources and avoid plagiarism. Start with the databases provided by the LSCS Libraries. Selected internet resources for finding legal cases, Texas and US laws, and other criminal justice resources are also included.

Logging in from off-campus?   You'll need a 14-digit barcode number found on the back of your LSCS ID. To get an ID, register for class, then stop by any LSCS Library and pick up your LSCS ID. Photo ID required.

Online student only? Complete a library card request form online. Use your LSCS email address, and a barcode number will be emailed to you. Call our reference desk at 281.312.1693 if you have any questions!

LSCS Libraries: Databases

Internet Resources: NCJRS

Internet Resources: Laws, Legislation & Statutes

Search case law using Google Scholar

Legal reference specialists from the U.S. Library of Congress demonstrate different ways you can find case law using Google Scholar. Please note the limitations of using only Google Scholar; this would not be considered a comprehensive search, but it is a good starting point!

Library Information

FALL HOURS


August 28 - December 17

Learning Commons 

website: https://www.lonestar.edu/kw-learning-commons

email: Kingwood.LearningCommons@LoneStar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1693


Library Services

email: Kingwood.LearningCommons@LoneStar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1691


 Tutoring & Study Skills

website: www.lonestar.edu/lsc-kingwood-tutoring

email: Jennifer.R.Keller@lonestar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1439

Learning Commons Hours

Make an appointment in WC Online Appointment Scheduler

Sunday Closed
Monday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Special Hours 

Closed for LSC Holidays

  • September 4
  • November 22 - 26

The week before finals: December 4-9  

 Finals week: December 11-16

Sunday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
Monday - Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday - Wednesday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Thursday 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
    Saturday 10-2

SPRING HOURS


January 17 - May 12

Learning Commons 

website: https://www.lonestar.edu/kw-learning-commons

email: Kingwood.LearningCommons@LoneStar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1693


Library Services

email: Kingwood.LearningCommons@LoneStar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1691


 Tutoring & Study Skills

website: www.lonestar.edu/lsc-kingwood-tutoring

email: Jennifer.R.Keller@lonestar.edu

Phone: 281.312.1439

Learning Commons Hours

Make an appointment in WC Online Appointment Scheduler

Sunday Closed
Monday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Tuesday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Wednesday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Thursday

8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 
Special Hours 
January 8 - 12
Sunday Closed
Monday-Wednesday 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday

9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
 3 - 7 p.m. Coyote Kickstart

Friday 9-3
Super Saturday 9-12

 

 

The week before finals: May 1-7

 Finals week: May 8-14

Sunday

Closed

Sunday

Closed
Monday - Thursday . Monday - Wednesday .
Friday . Thursday  
Saturday . Friday  
    Saturday  
The Learning Commons space and services are closed over the Winter Break, December 17 - January 7.

September 4: Labor Day

November 22 - 26: Thanksgiving Break

December 18-31: Closed

January 1-5: Closed

Reopen on January 8

January 15 - MLK - Closed

March 11-17 Spring Break Closed


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