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Books usually provide in-depth coverage of a specific topic. They may not include immediate information on a topic as the writing and publishing process takes time. The Library owns print, audio, and electronic book collections.
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Use the following tips to improve your searches.
Search Terms: Create a list of key concepts and terms related to your subject. Synonyms of key terms are useful too. Look for these terms in the book's Table of Contents and in the Index.
Think Broad: If you cannot find a book exactly matching your topic, look for a book where your topic might be addressed.
Example: Search for a book on the American Revolution if your topic is the Boston Tea Party.
Ask for Help: Ask a librarian for help. Seriously, ask us - we want to help you!
You have several options if we do not own a book you need.
Not sure which option you should choose? Call us at (910) 410-1749 and ask for a librarian. Email us anytime at libref@richmondcc.edu.
Print books are shelved upstairs in the Library by subject area. Each book has a label attached to the spine with an alphanumeric code, known as the call number. The following suggests the call number ranges for this subject:
K5000-K5582: Criminal law and procedure
K5015.4-5350: Criminal law
K5401-5570: Criminal procedure
K5575-K5582: Juvenile criminal law and procedure