Manderino Library: Forensic Science: Start Here

General ARTICLE and BOOK Databases

Forensic science research comes out of numerous academic disciplines---criminology, anthropology and archaeology, law, chemistry, and life sciences. Start with these two resources to find resources from all of these fields.

OneSearch
OneSearch combines most of the library's resources into a single database. Rather than search databases separately, you can do just "one search." OneSearch includes articles, books, ebooks, and more. Hint: You will get a lot of results, so use the limits on the left side to focus in on what you need. (EBSCO)
Google Scholar @ Cal U
Google Scholar finds scholarly articles, books, papers, etc. Note: This link identifies you to Google Scholar as a Cal U person. This provides you with access to items that are available through the Library. Look for the "Full-Text @ Cal U" links.

Google Scholar Help: Google Scholar Search Tips
Learn more about Google Scholar @ Cal U

Forensic Science Journals

It is usually best to use the databases listed to the left to find articles, but you can also browse or search through journals individually.

Major Forensic Science Journals

American Journal of Physical Anthropology
Online full-text is only available 2012 to present, but this title is also in the library's print collection from 1971-1999.
Forensic Science International
Full-text from 1995 through present
International Journal of Osteoarchaeology
Searchable abstracts from 1991 to present. Full-text articles are not available online or in the library. Fill out the ARTICLE Request Form to get the full articles.
International Journal of Paleopathology
2011-present full-text.
Journal of Forensic Sciences
Use this link to keyword search JFS contents from 1974-present. Browse issues of JFS using links below.
Journal of Forensic Sciences Archive
Full-text from 1972 through 2005.
Journal of Forensic Sciences Current
Full-text from 2006 through present

More Forensic Science Journals

The links below will retrieve list of journal titles under each category.

To check if the library has another specific journal you're interested in, use Full-Text Finder

Books and E-books

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Due to the coronavirus, items in the Library Catalog are NOT available.
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Use the Primo Interface

eBooks on EBSCOhost
Access full-text electronic books on a range of subjects using EBSCOhost. (EBSCO)

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E-ZBorrow - CURRENTLY UNAVAILABLE!
Use EZ-Borrow to request books from academic libraries all over Pennsylvania. Log on with your CalCard number (begins with 60195). Books are delivered to Manderino library, usually within 2-5 days, and you will be notified via email when ready for pick-up at the library circulation desk.

Due to the coronavirus, E-ZBorrow is NOT available.
Easily request BOOKS (but not articles or ebooks) from other libraries. E-ZBorrow Help Page
Google Books
Search the full-text of millions of books. Use as a "discovery" tool to find books on your topic. Books in the public domain (generally, pre-1923) are available full-text. Newer books offer limited viewing--from many pages to nothing.Note: This is just for books (and some magazines). To find scholarly articles, use Google Scholar.

Learn more About Google Books and the Google Books Library Project.
Additional info at: Google Books Wikipedia Article

Forensic Science Book List
Browse e-books and get tips for keyword and subject searching.

Useful Websites

American Academy of Forensic Sciences
The American Academy of Forensic Sciences is a multi-disciplinary professional organization that provides leadership to advance science and its application to the legal system.

Anatomy.tv: Online Human Anatomy
View a detailed 3D model of the human anatomy online.

Note: Access is limited to 10 simultaneous users, so you may be denied access when others are using it. Using the "log off" button (left menu) will help others take your spot more quickly.

Bureau of Justice Statistics: Forensic Investigation
Bureau of Justice activities related to forensic sciences, such as census of crime laboratories, medical examiners and coroner’s offices, and DNA forensics.
Forensic Entomology
Provides an introduction to forensic entomology, along with life cycles of beetles and blowflies, books, literature, and links related to forensic entomology.
National Center for Forensic Science (NCFS)
The NCFS provides research, education, training, tools, and technology to meet the current and future needs of the forensic science community, investigative, and criminal justice communities.
National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS): Forensic Science
Provides links to facts & figures, legislation, publications, programs, training and technical assistance, grants and funding, and related resources.
National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC)
The NFSTC provides training, assessment, research, and technology assistance to the justice and forensic communities. Information on programs, DNA/GPA program, DNA training, forensic training, and forensic technology is provided.
Visible Proofs: Forensic Views of the Body
National Library of Medicine exhibition of Visible Proofs, the history of forensic medicine. Site includes information about the Exhibition, galleries, education, and resources.
High Technology Crime Investigation Association
"here to provide education and collaboration to our global members for the prevention and investigation of high tech crimes."
International Association for Identification
"The worlds oldest and largest forensic science/identification assocation"