Finding E-Books
If you want to find an e-book at Valdosta State University's Odum Library, there are several places you can search.
Library Catalog
Directions
1. Visit Odum Library's catalog, GIL-Find. From here, you can do a basic search. Alternatively, you can click on Advanced Search for more search options and fields.
2. Search the catalog using keywords. You can search by title, subject, author, etc. Select the format: Books.
3. In the search results, click on Full Access Online. This option can be found above the search results or in the column to the left of the search results.
Discover
Directions
1. Search in Discover GALILEO by author, title, subject, etc.
2. Limit by Type to view only eBooks.
a) For Bento Search, select the "eBooks" pill button under the search bar
b) For Classic Search, select "eBooks" under the "Limit by Type" section
E-book Database
Directions
1. On the Discover GALILEO home page, click "All Databases"
2. Click on Books, E-Books, and Book Reviews
3. Select an eBook database that interests you and search within it for eBooks.
Reference Books
Here are a few examples of the Criminal Justice reference books available at Odum Library.
The reference section is located on the second floor of Odum Library (new addition).
African Americans and Criminal Justice: An Encyclopedia by Call Number: REF HV9950 .A35 J64 2014ISBN: 9780313357169
Books
Here are a few examples of the Criminal Justice books available to be checked out from our general collection and popular collection.
The Growth of Incarceration in the United States by Call Number: HV9471 .G76 T73 2014ISBN: 9780309298025
The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime and Justice by Call Number: Third Floor - HV9950 .B45 2014ISBN: 9780495809135
Criminal Justice at the Crossroads: Transforming Crime and Punishment by Call Number: HV9950 .K45 C75 2015ISBN: 9780231171366
