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Library (Media Resource Center)

Media Resource Center - photo by Sandy Agrafiotis

Media Resource Center
photo by Sandy Agrafiotis

The Media Resource Center serves Academy students and staff, as well as the law enforcement community, through its quiet reading room, an extensive collection of books and other media available on loan, and reference and research services.

Collection Management

The Media Resources Center selects, organizes, circulates maintains and continuously evaluates its collections in response to the changing nature and needs of the MCJA staff, law enforcement/ corrections personnel and the traffic safety community.

One of the most important functions of the MRC is the circulation of print and media resources. It is the intention of the MRC staff to supply materials in a fair and efficient manner. It is requested borrowers of materials follow the Media Resource Center circulation guidelines (loan policies).

Information Retrieval

  • Ready Reference
    Utilizing sources readily at hand, staff members can supply quick facts such as data items, addresses and telephone numbers, dates, definitions and referrals to other appropriate resources.
  • Research
    A research service is available to help find needed information as quickly and efficiently as possible. Using a wide-range of print and electronic resources the MRC staff will:
    • Work with you to redefine your information needs,
    • Search literature, databases and the Internet,
    • Identify and contact experts in the field,
    • Collect relevant documents,
    • Organize, analyze and summarize, and
    • Follow-up or monitor as needed.

Typical requests include:

  • Finding current articles about all aspects of law enforcement and corrections.
  • Identifying sources to support professional development,
  • Compiling of bibliographies,
  • Identifying emerging technologies, revealing new techniques in law enforcement/corrections and monitoring court decisions affecting the law enforcement/corrections community.

To request research, please stop by the Media Resources Center, call 877-8003. Please remember the following points as you make your request.

  • Explain your problem or question in as much detail as possible. The more that is know about what you are looking for, the more quickly and completely a solution or answer can be found.
  • Don't worry about whether your question seems too trivial or too complicated. Our mission is to provide everyone with whatever information they need as quickly as possible.
  • Don't forget to include your preferred date for delivery. We will make every effort to fulfill your research requests by your due date.

Collections

The MCJA Media Resource Center has an extensive collection of law enforcement and corrections media, books, periodicals, vertical files and more! View details on our collections.

Facilities

  • Reading Room
    In addition to the array of services and resources, the MRC has a reading room available for staff and student use. It is a quiet, comfortable place to work, read or relax. Seating is available at tables and study carrels.