Image by Jonathan Beard Sure, you use Google all the time, even for your research. This doesn’t shock your librarian—actually, she uses Google for research, too. Not as an end-all, but as one more tool in the research arsenal, along with databases, the library catalog, and organizational websites. But are you using Google to its […]
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Government Information 101: Part 3, Finding Gov Info
How to Find Government Information So, you've learned the basics of US government and you know the main government information resources. Now you're actually looking for a government document. Where do you start? Ask yourself: At what level of government do I need this information? Federal, state, local (county or city) What government branch or […]
CRS Reports: Valuable Sources
Looking for in-depth, expert research on current issues? CRS Reports are a great resource! The Congressional Research Service (CRS) is an arm of the Library of Congress that exists to keep members of Congress informed about issues related to pending legislation. CRS staff are subject experts in a variety of fields and they produce nonpartisan […]
Welcome, Summer MS Students!
Welcome to all summer MS students! Here is today's library presentation – and a few other useful things: Journalism Library Blog Journalism Library website @JournalismLib on Twitter Journalism Library Guides & Tools page, including Scoping Out Your Beat! Master's Projects Index CLIO – our catalog Have questions? Email journalism@libraries.cul.columbia.edu for more information, to ask research […]
Encyclo from Nieman Journalism Lab
Encyclo from Nieman Journalism Lab is an encyclopedia-style resource about the future of news and includes a variety of subjects and detailed summaries of their importance, links to articles so you can follow the conversation, and key industry competitor information. And the entries are updated regularly as new contributions and innovations develop in the field. […]
Resource Spotlight – Ashley Jester
Please welcome Ashley Jester, the new Data Services Coordinator in the Social Sciences Libraries! Ashley holds a PhD from Stanford in Political Science with advanced specializations in international relations, organizational behavior, and political economy. She's here to assist you with your research, from the initial steps of background research and finding data to analysis and […]
Ring in the New Year with Facts for Features
According to the Census Bureau's Population Estimates, the United States projected population will be more than 315 million. We'll definitely need a few extra glasses! Enjoy these and other Facts for Features & Special Editions at the U.S. Census website. Happy New Year from the Journalism Library! Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates <http://www.census.gov/population/projections/data/national/2008/summarytables.html>. […]
Thanksgiving Facts for Features
Some quick Facts for Features on Thanksgiving culinary delights! 2.7 billion pounds = the total weight of sweet potatoes produced by major sweet potato producing states in 2011 1.1 billion pounds = the total production of pumpkins in the major pumpkin-producing states in 2011 254 million = the number of turkeys expected to be raised […]