Overview
Multi-media Electronic Resource Library (MERL): A digital library of resources
MERL is the communications hub and the infrastructural backbone of the Centre of Criminology's research programmes. MERL electronic resources provide access to a wide range of criminological and regulatory information, particularly within the security arena.
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MERL's physical facilities include a fully computerised and friendly study area and include an electronically well equipped seminar area for lectures, meetings and collaborative work. This also functions as an area for video recording. Among the physical spaces is an outside patio area where meetings and discussions are held. In collaboration with UCT's VULA and other related databases MERL facilitates learning and research. MERL's online data base can be accessed by accredited persons both scholars, students and policy analysts and practitioners both locally and internationally.
Access a list of recent books received by MERL in the area of Physical and Environmental Security Access the list here>>>>>.
Access the complete list of books in MERL Access the list here>>>>>.
Access a Guide to Criminology and Criminal Justice on the Internet Access the guide here>>>>>.
Access the accredited journals list approved by the Department of Higher Education and Training Access the list here>>>>>.
An assignment calculator by the University of Minnesota Libraries to help you plot your research timelines can be accessed here here>>>>>.
As part of MERL's observatory function it manages the Centre of Criminology's website
Opening Hours:
Monday -Friday: 09h00 - 16h00
Physical Address:
MERL library
Centre of Criminology
6th floor Kramer Law Building
Middle Campus
University of Cape Town
Rondebosch
Telephone: 021-6502983
Fax: 021-6503790
A librarian and research assistant are available to assist you with reference queries. Please contact Elaine.Atkins@uct.ac.za with any information queries.