This valuable resource is for anyone responsible for using public records and knowing which web sites are good - or not so good! The authors share their expertise to uncover well-hidden facts and secrets. Learn the best online sources by topic; how to measure site worthiness and avoid "red flag" sites with little value; and use advanced strategies for hard-to-find public information. This book will improve anyone's online research and investigative skills.

"In this book, you will discover hard-to-find public information through the advanced use of search engines and social networks; learn insider secrets for finding detailed information on people and businesses; access detailed state-by-state profiles to know which types of records can be found online and what they will reveal. 11,000+ sites examined; locate the best online vendors for your specific needs; also includes a chapter dedicated to the fundamentals of searching public records online; and replaces the 6th edition of Public Records Online."--BOOK JACKET.

Whatever you’re trying to learn about the world—as a journalist or as an informed citizen— public records often hold the key. But what records, where? And how to get them? Gaining access to records is an art, one that requires an organized approach and a good understanding of human behavior. The Art of Access: Strategies for Acquiring Public Records, Second Edition is a how-to guide for putting the law into action and using ingenuity to pry records loose. FOI experts and longtime journalists David Cuillier and Charles N. Davis present strategies for dealing with the officials who stand between you and the information you seek. They explore new developments in technology and research and the latest online innovations and tools to help you rethink the information-gathering process and develop a document state of mind.

Just when you thought there was nothing new to learn, the author has created the most concise investigative guide to business intelligence and the social media. This powerful resource contains useful insights and proven successful techniques the reader can apply immediately. Step-by-step examples coupled with proven strategies and a detailed practical approach all lead to achieving better results. Hetherington's methods appeal to and educate readers at all levels of expertise.

It is easier to paint a pretty picture than to hide a checkered past. In business, a company's future can depend upon what it knows about a competitor, vendor, customer or potential partner. The difference between entering a profitable relationship or costly litigation can hinge on an effective business background investigation. A smart businessperson checks to see if there are hidden past financial problems, principals with criminal records, or a history of lawsuits. Business Background Investigations provides the tools and techniques needed to investigate any business entity and uncover the details essential for success in a highly competitive environment.