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Resource Spotlight: AP Stylebook Online
Need a convenient way to check the AP Stylebook? Try Columbia University Libraries new online version – AP Stylebook Online! This online version offers the same A-Z guide to usage, spelling, and punctuation, and offers a pronunciation guide with audio files. Bookmark this resource at the following URL: https://resolver.library.columbia.edu/clio7793945 (This resource is available only to current faculty, […]
Housing Topics at the U.S. Census Bureau
Looking for housing data? You can find data on: home ownership historical to present U.S. rental vacancies median asking and sale price for the U.S. tables on housing affordability …and more! Go to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Housing Topics page. […]
CRS Reports on Journalists’ Privilege
Looking for Congressional Research Service (CRS) Reports on Journalists’ Privilege? CRS Reports examine Supreme Court and other court decisions and legislative proposals related to journalists’ privilege and rights to refuse to disclose information on sources in news gathering. Try these 2 sources: Open CRS – http://opencrs.com/ (freely accessible to public; note: reports do not become […]
2010 World Cup Soccer
Following the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa? You can find selected web links to news and other information in the "Sports News From Africa" section of the News and Information Services on Africa library research guide: http://www.columbia.edu/library/africa/cuvl/Gennews.html#sports Kick it around! […]
Ask a Librarian!
Did you know that you can chat with a Columbia University librarian using instant message? Go to the Ask a Librarian website and look for the Ask a Librarian widget – and additional details on how to contact us. Also, look for our chat widget on Facebook! […]
Welcome, Summer MS Students!
Welcome, 2010 Summer MS Students! Just a few library research tips as you begin your research: jump-start your electronic research with these databases scope out your beat with these resources don’t leave home without your Lexis Nexis and Factiva cheat sheet and a good place to start is always at the Journalism Library web page If […]
Statistical Abstract of the United States
The Statistical Abstract has been published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census since 1878 and is an excellent first stop for many statistical needs, since it covers a wide variety of topics and compiles data from government as well as non-governmental sources (including trade associations). The Statistical Abstract has PDFs and Excel spreadsheets for […]