The NICAR data library has recently finished updating the information on its Web site about the databases available to journalists. Check out the improved site at www.nicar.org/datalibrary

For each database, there is a detailed description of the data, sample slices and record layouts for each table and information about how much it will cost.

We've also added useful information about stories others have done on this topic or using this particular data. It includes references to IRE Resource Center stories and/or tipsheets that might be useful when getting started on a similar story.