PrepStep is an online learning platform of practice tests and tutorials, and is accessible via the Library's online catalog. Access EMT practice exams, police officer suitability tests, and more.
Library databases are a collection of online resources purchased to aid students in conducting research. Resources include streaming videos, newspaper articles, magazine articles, eBooks, academic journal articles, and literary criticism. The CF Library subscribes to many different databases, each offering different content; so you will want to choose databases that are most useful for your research question/s. Databases are searchable alphabetically or by subject and can be accessed from anywhere with an internet connection and your log-in credentials.
Because databases contain expensive, published content, students must log in to use them in accordance with the licensing agreements between the college and database vendors. To access databases and your Library account, and read articles and eBooks, you will need your Borrower ID = Your CF ID number, and your PIN/Password = last 4 digits of your social security number. You can also log in through the MyCF portal with your CF ID number and MyCF password [Library in Quick Links box, left margin]. Call 352-854-2322 x1345 for assistance.
Covers a wide variety of criminal justice topics, including corrections administration, law enforcement, social work, industrial security, drug rehabilitation, and criminal and family law. Full-text and image coverage for about 50 journals.
DemographicsNow offers up-to-date resources on demographics and market level information. Find a business, access Census data, map a location, generate a demographic report, and more.
CQ Researcher provides coverage of the issues of the day. Reports are written by experienced journalists, footnoted and professionally fact-checked. Full-length articles include an overview, historical background, chronology, pro/con feature, plus resources for additional research. Shorter "Hot Topics" articles provide a solid introduction to subjects most in demand by students.
Provides national and international news, opinion and commentary, and includes local and state news, science, sports, arts and entertainment, and business and finance news.