Conducting Research using Newspapers

Find Online Newspaper Resources

• Databases for searching newspapers
• Historical New York Times (1851-three years ago)
• Times (London) Digital Archive (1785-1985)

Search the online catalog for a specific newspaper

• Use title if known i.e. "Durham Sun")
• Use keywords "newspaper and [your city]" (i.e. "newspaper and baton rouge")
• Use Subject Headings "[your city] -- Newspapers" (i.e. "Philadelphia, Pa. -- Newspapers")
• Many older newspapers are on microfilm
• The online catalog includes a link to online full-text access if available

 Consult lists of Duke's current newspaper subscriptions

• United States newspapers
• International newspapers

 Consult online or print Newspaper Indexes

• List includes titles and dates of coverage
• Print version located in Reference, Perkins first floor

Help

• Contact a Reference librarian or subject specialist
• Consult the appropriate subject guides