KrimLit offers targeted searches based on formal criteria such as author, title keyword, or subject heading. A free-text search across all fields is also available. Using the “Advanced Search” function, you can search using additional criteria such as a specific publication period, ISBN number, language, or publication type.

When selecting individual results from the list, keywords are displayed for each record that link to additional documents related to the topic.

The “Advanced Search” function also allows you to search for local keywords. A unique feature of the KrimZ collection is that local keywords are assigned to standards and methods. These can be searched using the following format: 

NORM: StGB / § 20, NORM: GG / Art 5

METHODE: Interview, METHODE: Befragung