The Journalism Library is excited to launch a new cool service to assist you with your research – video chat reference – which will enable you to connect with a librarian using Skype or Google+ Hangouts. Enjoy virtual face time and screen-sharing demonstrations, all from the comfort of your couch. In addition to video chat […]
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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 […]
Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus
Ever wonder about Columbia's exciting historical newspapers collection? So much journalism history is right at your fingertips, including titles like The (New York) Sun from which the famous declaration to eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon was written in 1897. You can find this letter to the editor in The Sun in the Rare Book & Manuscript Library, […]
Columbia Experts Abound
Looking for an expert in a particular area of study on which you are reporting? Check out the Columbia University Experts Guide from the Office of Communications and Public Affairs. Search by name, subject, keyword, or peruse the different pre-compiled Expert Guides, such as Elections Experts Guide or Financial Crisis Experts Guide. […]