Find specific electronic & print journals by searching the Journal Portal (Search 'Journals' from the Library homepage).
A 'periodical' or 'serial' = any publication published regularly (includes magazines, newspapers, newsletters).
A ‘scholarly’/academic’ journal: periodical containing research articles, that is peer-reviewed, and aimed at researchers.
Peer review: every paper/article submitted to the journal is reviewed by independent experts. Papers are accepted/rejected based on quality.
The key multidisciplinary databases for Criminology are:
Legal Databases
HeinOnline is a fully searchable database containing journals on US history, law, political science, business, public policy and other areas.
This resource is a powerful online research tool offering a wealth of legal research and sources. In total it contains over 33,000 sources, with up to 30 years archive available.
Irish legal materials database; contains Irish reported and unreported case law, consolidated/annotated legislation, and legal journals. Also offers a current awareness service providing updates on recent developments in Irish law.
Law of the United States, United Kingdom, European Union and other jurisdictions. Includes journal articles, case law and legislation. Includes CELEX database of EU legislation and case law.
For information about Newspapers in UCC Library, and newspapers available through Library databases, see the Newspapers Guide.
News Sources
