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For journalists, access to information is crucial. Here are
resources on freedom of information compiled by the FOI Committee
of the American Society of Newspaper Editors.
American Society
of Newspaper Editors and its FOI Committee have published
a booklet on protecting freedom of information in the digital
era. Copies of the booklet are available for $8 each from
the ASNE Foundation, Publications Fulfillment, 11690B Sunrise
Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20191-1409. Add $5 for shipping and
handling. ASNE's Web site has a First Amendment section.
Freedom
Forum First Amendment Center This site includes research
materials, a calendar of FOI and First Amendment events and
news and commentary on First Amendment issues.
Investigative
Reporters and Editors FOI Page Tip sheets, a database
of FOI cases and columns from the IRE Journal are available
on this site. Some content is for IRE members only.
Society of Professional
Journalists This site contains an FOIA section.
The
Freedom of Information Center is a reference and research
library at the University of Missouri School of Journalism.
The National
Freedom of Information Coalition This site contains links
to state FOI or First Amendment organizations and resource
links to government and other FOI groups. Members to its listserv
exchange news and views on FOI issues.
The
Reporters Committee for the Freedom of the Press has a
toll-free hot line (1-800-336-4243) for FOI advice. Its Web
site has articles and a sample FOI request letter.
U.S.
Department of Justice FOIA Guide This includes guidelines
for agency compliance with FOIA and instructions on making
FOI requests. The guide also includes a list of FOI contacts
by agency with links to agency FOI Web sites.
User's
Guide to the Freedom of Information Act This site is a
comprehensive look at FOIA and federal privacy act from the
U.S. House Committee on Government Operations.
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