For individual research help, schedule an appointment to meet with a librarian.
Databases
The best way to locate articles is through the library databases. Go to Databases by Subject and look under the categories English (ENG) or Administration of Justice & Paralegal (ADJ, LGL)to find a list of relevant databases. You can also perform a search in the databases below.
Remember not to type sentences in the search box. Search by keyword, court case, person of interest, time period, or event.
Look for additional keywords or subjects offered. Also make sure you look for toolbars that provide print, email, and citation options.
Log in with your MyNOVA username and password when prompted.
Large collection of magazines, journals, and newspapers, including the Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and many regional newspapers. (NVCC)
Westlaw Campus Research provides access to a wealth of U.S. law sources. Includes access to journals and law reviews, cases, statutes, regulations, and legislative materials. Searchable by keyword, legal citation and document title. Includes KeyCite for updating. (NVCC)
A multi-disciplinary database which offers information in many areas of academic study. This database supports high-level research in the key areas of academic study by providing access to journals, periodicals, reports, books and more. (VIVA)
Coverage includes over 8,914 journals and magazines dating back to 1887. Subjects include: Animal science; Anthropology; Astronomy; Biology; Chemistry; Engineering; Ethnic and multicultural studies; General science; Geography; Geology; Law; Mathematics; Music; Pharmaceutical sciences; Physics; Psychology; Religion and philosophy; Science and technology; Veterinary science; Women's studies; Zoology.