Name: Cristina Ergunay
Title: Journalism Librarian
Subject Specialities: Journalism, social sciences, NYC resources
Contact Info: journalism@libraries.cul.columbia.edu, twitter/JournalismLib
Library: Journalism Library
@ Columbia Since: 2008
About me: "I’m here to help with journalism and reporting resources, including New York City neighborhood research and statistics, and historical newspapers. Some days you can find me at the Digital Social Science Center in Lehman Library."
What’s new at my library: ‘Tis the season for new style guides! Also, my new “Yoda” poster – stop by my office to take a look.
- The Yahoo! style guide: the ultimate sourcebook for writing, editing, and creating content for the Web by Chris Barr, Journalism Reference TK5105.888 .B368 2010
- Associated Press Stylebook Online
Personal favorites:
- Lexis Nexis Academic – for newspapers, company information, Supreme Court briefs, and more
- Pew Research Center for the People & the Press – an independent public opinion survey research project, studying attitudes toward the press, politics, and public policy issues
- Social Explorer – for historical U.S. Census maps
- CLIOmobile – the libraries’ catalog for use with your smart phone or mobile device
- And be sure to check out the Journalism Library Blog for research tips