Looking for sources on criminal records, political contributions, and real estate records? Then look no further than this public records guide. […]
Category: Government Information
Columbia University Copyright Quick Guide
From the Copyright Advisory Office at Columbia University Libraries, the Copyright Quick Guide shares information on the fundamentals of copyright, fair use, and a link to the U.S. Copyright Act. […]
CQ Homeland Security
CQ Homeland Security (access restricted to current Columbia affiliates) is “a web-based intelligence service that brings subscribers the most up-to-date and comprehensive homeland security information. A dedicated team of CQ reporters and editors provide daily news and analysis on the latest homeland security spending and policy issues. Subscribers also have access to a special homeland […]
Immigration Information
If you are interested in immigration reporting, what follows is a selective list of places to begin your search for background information, statistics, and articles. Note: Some sources have NYC-specific information, while others are more general in nature. The U.S. Census Bureau’s Foreign-Born Population page links you to reports and data tables which show numbers […]
Facts for Features & Special Editions
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Facts for Features is specially designed for reporters, with timely press releases on a wide variety of topics. […]
Transcripts of City Council Proceedings
Where can you find transcripts of City Council proceedings? Go to the Office of the City Clerk; transcripts are available for a fee. […]
Shh…it’s secret (well, it once was)
Columbia Libraries provide access to two different databases with declassified government documents. The Declassified Documents Reference System (access restricted to current Columbia affiliates) provides the full text of U.S. government documents which are routinely declassified, while the Digital National Security Archive (access restricted to current Columbia affiliates) includes documents which were declassified as a result […]
CRS Report for Congress – Journalists’ Privilege, July 2008
Want to learn more about legislation pertaining to Journalists’ Privilege and the First Amendment? Check out the latest CRS Report for Congress – Journalists’ Privilege: Overview of the Law and Legislation in the 109th and 110th Congresses, updated July 29, 2008. […]