Forensic & Investigative Science

Reference Materials

GUIDES TO THE LITERATURE

These specialized guides and bibliographies aid students and reference staff in identifying specific sources as well as navigating the literature. Some examples are:

TITLE	CALL NUMBER
Guide to Information Sources in the Forensic Sciences	Ref HV8073 .H65 2006 (2nd floor)

DICTIONARIES

Use specialized dictionaries to identify terms, clarify jargon and otherwise become familiar with the language of science. Some examples are listed below:

Forensic Science : an Illustrated Dictionary	Ref HV8073 .B677 2004 (2nd floor)
The Facts on File dictionary of forensic science	Ref HV8073 .B426 2004 (2nd floor)

ENCYCLOPEDIAS

Specialized subject encyclopedias provide an overview of a topic, familiarize the user with issues names and dates associated with it, and identify additional materials published on the topic, such as, journal articles. Some examples are listed below:

Encyclopedia of forensic science	Ref HV8073 .B425 2004 (2nd floor)
Encyclopedia of forensic science : a compendium of detective fact and fiction	Ref HV8073 .C595 2002 (2nd floor)
Encyclopedia of forensic sciences	Ref HV8073 .E517 2000 (2nd floor)

HANDBOOKS OR MANUALS

Use this material to locate information on one or more topics conveniently arranged. Handbooks are comprehensive in scope, condensed in treatment, and provide charts, tables, graphs and glossaries. Most handbooks are compiled by subject experts and may be intended for the amateur or professional. Some examples are listed below:

Forensic science : an introduction to scientific and investigative techniques	HV8073 .F5835 2005 (3rd floor)
Handbook of computer crime investigation : forensic tools and technology	HV8079 .C65 H36 2002 (3rd floor)
Forensic science handbook	HV8073 .F585 2002 v.1 (3rd floor)
Forensic science : the basics	HV8073 .S444 2007 (3rd floor)
Handbook of forensic services	Electronic resource

HISTORIES

Histories for most research inquires can be obtained in the aforementioned reference books. However, histories on a give subject discuss the main facts and individuals in its development, and contain bibliographic references. Some examples are:

Catching the killers : the definitive history of criminal detection	HV8073 .M778 2001 (3rd floor)
Oxford companion to the history of modern science	Ref Q125 .O86 2003 (2nd floor)
Asimov's chronology of science and discovery	Q125 .A765 1989 (4th floor)
Dictionary of the history of science	Q125 .B98 (4th floor)

BIOGRAPHIES

This reference source is used to locate brief information on an individual scientist. Biographies generally include vital statistics and significant contributions. For lengthier biographies, such as books or biographical encyclopedias, consult the online card catalog. Some examples are:

Dictionary of Scientific Biography	Ref Q141 .D5 (2nd floor)
American Men & Women of Science	Q141 .A472 2005 (4th floor)
African American Firsts in Science & Technology	Ref Q141 .W43 1999 (2nd floor)
Biographical Dictionary of Scientists	Ref Q141 .B528 2000 (2nd floor)
Distinguished African American Scientists of the 20th Century	Ref Q141 .D535 1996 (2nd floor) & Electronic
Who's Who in Science and Engineering	Q141 .W576 2005/2006 (4th floor)

ATLASES

This reference is designed to present illustrations, photographs, and plates on one subject. One example is:

Asphyxia and drowning : an atlas	RA1071 .D55 2000 (4th floor)
Atlas of human hair : microscopic characteristics	R.L. Med. Library
Color atlas of forensic pathology	R.L. Med. Library

MISCELLANEAOUS

These references contain a collection of miscellaneous facts on various subjects. Some examples are:

Science and Technology Desk Reference	Ref Q173 .S397 1996 (2nd floor)
New York Times second book of science questions and answers: 225 new, intriguing, and just plain bizarre inquiries into everyday scientific mysteries.	Electronic resource
Scientific American Science Desk Reference	Ref Q173 .S427 1999 (2nd floor) and Electronic