Access to Information Books
Our list of recommended books about Freedom of Information and how to use it. Many of these books will be available, for free, in public libraries.
Freedom of Information: A practical guidebook
By Martin Rosenbaum. A thorough and accessible account of how to use the Freedom of Information Act.
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Freedom of Information: A Practical Guide for UK Journalists
By Matthew Burgess. A detailed guide for journalists on using FOI effectively in their reporting.
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Getting Started with Data Journalism
By Claire Miller. Practical advice for journalists writing data stories in any size newsroom.
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Your Right to Know: A Citizen's Guide to the Freedom of Information Act
By Heather Brooke. A citizen’s guide to the Freedom of Information Act.
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FOIA without the Lawyer
By Brendan Montague and Lucas Amin. Practical advice on making FOI requests independently.
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EIRs without the Lawyer
By Lucas Amin and Brendan Montague. Guidance for using Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs).
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The Politics of Freedom of Information: How and Why Governments Pass Laws That Threaten Their Power
By Ben Worthy. Examines how governments handle FOI requests and transparency.
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The Freedom of Information Officer's Handbook
By Paul Gibbons. A comprehensive resource for FOI officers and public authorities.
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Writers Under Surveillance
By JPat Brown, B. C. D. Lipton and Michael Morisy. A collection of government files on writers obtained through FOIA.
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Journalism Through RTI: Information, Investigation, Impact
By Shyamlal Yadav. A guide to using access to information for journalists, journalism students, social activists, researchers and concerned citizens
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