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November 17, 2006

Spotlight on: AP Multimedia Archive

Filed under: Electronic resources, Photojournalism, Broadcast journalism, Copyright and fair use - journalismlibrary @

Haven’t tried the AP Multimedia Archive yet? (Access restricted to current Columbia affiliates.) Here’s some of what you’re missing…

  • Photographs taken by AP photographers, back to 1844, searchable by caption (try keywords Lincoln funeral car, then click Search)
  • Radio reports (try keyword Hindenburg, click the “Audio” option on the left-hand menu, then click Search)
  • Info-graphics (try keyword nuclear, click the “Graphics PDF” options on the left-hand menu, then click Search)

    • But wait, there’s more! If you click the “Help” link from the left menu, you can find out how to do special searches of photos, by concept, color, and more…

    Don’t forget, this material is copyrighted to the Associated Press. If you use it in a school project, credit the AP Multimedia Archive. And if you want to sell a piece, you must seek clearance from the AP if you are incorporating their work into yours.

    November 8, 2006

    Covering Health Issues, 2006

    Filed under: Electronic resources, Health reporting - journalismlibrary @

    The Alliance for Health Reform, a nonpartisan, non-profit group that focuses on the American health care system, has just released, Covering Health Issues 2006, a sourcebook prepared especially for journalists.

    The chapters include information on the uninsured, children’s health coverage, Medicare, and much more. You will find statistics, contact information for experts, and links to useful websites. And best of all, this publication is available entirely free, online, via the link above.

    November 1, 2006

    Get a handle on Planet Earth

    Filed under: Columbia Libraries, Maps - journalismlibrary @

    From the Columbia Spectator, an article about Geographic Information Systems (GIS) at Columbia Libraries’ Electronic Data Service (EDS). Want to learn how to use GIS to generate maps of data? Or just visualize data about New York City and beyond? Stop by EDS, located in the lower level of Lehman Library, to learn more.

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