Researchers looking specifically for government documents should add search.usa.gov to their repertoire. This site, billed as the "U.S. Government's official search engine," is extremely useful when conducting a broad-based search for specific mentions inside of government records including minutes, staff reports or agency memoranda.
Read MoreVogue Archive Now Online-Invaluable for Fashionistas
Fashion magazine Vogue has opened it archive for (paid) public viewing. By digitizing and scanning its collection in its entirety (advertisements and photos included), Vogue has set a new high water mark for digital archives, many of which, up until this point, have omitted large parts of the printed collection from the digital archiving process. While not inexpensive ($1575-per-year), researchers and scholars interested in fashion, photography and advertising will find this resource invaluable.
For more information, go directly to the Vogue archive ("Every Issue. Every Page. 1892 to today") and read this piece in The Wall Street Journal.
Public Records Based I-Journalism Thriving if Limited
Public records-based I-journalism thriving, if limited by resources. Four examples worth reading.
Read MoreNational Medical Provider Discipline File --Public but with Restrictions
Doctor discipline data -- "backing in" research technique documented; Federal agency responds by restricting use of data
Read MoreGoogle Verbatim Search- The Researcher's Friend
How to use and access Google verbatim search functionality.
Read MoreCalifornia FPPC Expands Disclosure Rules, Posts Financial Disclosure Forms Online
California Political Watchdog Now Requires Government Consultants to disclose personal finances; Posts financial disclosure forms online
Read MoreNixon Grand Jury Testimony Released
Nixon Watergate grand jury testimony released by National Archives.
Read MoreSocial Media as Research Tool-Sunlight Foundation Lobbyist Twitter List
Sunlight Foundation has compiled a list of federal lobbyists using Twitter. Great illustration of how to use social media for research purposes.
Read MoreFaye Dunaway's Day in Housing Court Illustrates How Case Files are Built
Faye Dunaway's day in NYC Housing Court arrives; shows how court case files are built and documented
Read MoreNY Times Public Editor Weighs in On "Author Line" Disclosure, Calls for More
NY Times Public Editor calls for increased income source transparency for expert op-ed authors
Read MoreHistorically Significant Grand Jury Proceedings May become Public
AG Eric Holder has petitioned to make historically significant grand jury proceedings public in some circumstances.
Read MoreNYT First Mention Highlights Utility of Newspaper Archive Search
New York Times digital archive points the way on digitizing old content for searchable access
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