ABSTRACT
One way to research better online is to think of it in two major forms as suggested by the “Investigative Reporter’s Handbook”: traditional secondary resources, such as the sometimes costly archives of newspapers, academic papers, and business and court records; and primary resources. A library researcher is key person for a journalist working online. Professional researchers know where information is stored and how to find it with the right tools. A professional researcher can serve as a guide, providing invaluable advice and knowledge, helping with complex searches, and pointing the journalist to the right resources. A library researcher is key person for a journalist working online. Professional researchers know where information is stored and how to find it with the right tools. Digital collections of news articles can be extremely valuable in finding databases that have proven useful. There are several commercial services—such as LexisNexis or NewsBank—that provide this kind of resource.
