Librarian
Basic Research
- ProQuest US Major DailiesU.S. Major Dailies provides access to the five most respected U.S. national and regional newspapers, including The New York Times and Washington Post, co-exclusive access to The Wall Street Journal, and exclusive access to Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune.
- Access World News: Major National NewspapersThe electronic editions of record for local, regional, and national U.S. newspapers.
- Keeping Current in TechA guide to resources for current tech information.
Think Tanks
A think tank is an organization that gathers a group of interdisciplinary scholars to perform research around particular policies, issues or ideas. Topics addressed in think tanks can cover a wide range, including social policy, public policy, economic policy, political strategy, culture and technology.
Below is a small sample of US think tank websites:
- New AmericaNew America focuses on a range of public policy issues, including national security studies, technology, asset building, health, gender, energy, education, and the economy.
- The Information Technology and Innovation FoundationThe Information Technology and Innovation Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit public policy think tank based in Washington, D.C., focused on public policy surrounding industry and technology.
- The Pew Research CenterThe Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan American think tank based in Washington, D.C. It provides information on social issues, public opinion, and demographic trends shaping the United States and the world