New York Times Online
The Library does not have a subscription to the New York Times website. However, we do have access to the Times (and other papers that require subscription access) through our newspaper databases. We recommend:
- Factiva Best for Browsing Select the "News Pages" tab at the top of the screen to browse by date (past two weeks) or section.
- ProQuest Newspapers Best for Searching Go to "More Options" and type in publication title.
Finding Newspapers at the University of Chicago Library
Online
To locate specific newspapers by title, use our e-journals database. Or, if you are looking for articles on a topic, search one of our news databases.
In Print
The Library receives only a few newspapers in print. Most are located in the Current Periodicals reading area on the 2nd Floor of Regenstein Library. Newspapers from East Asia, South Asia, and the Middle East are shelved on the 5th Floor of Regenstein. Some historical newspapers may be found in the bookstacks. Check the Library Catalog or Lens for specific titles.
On Microfilm
Newspapers on microfilm can be found in the Microforms Collection on the 3rd Floor of Regenstein Library. Search the Library Catalog or Lens for specific titles.
Core Newspaper Databases
Search for articles from newspapers around the world using these databases.
Finding Newspapers at Other Libraries
Below are some suggested resources for finding newspapers at other libraries. While some libraries will loan newspapers on microfilm via Interlibrary Loan service, many libraries will require a specific article citation.
- WorldCatSearch the WorldCat database to locate newspapers held by other libraries. For best results, use "Advanced Search", limiting your search to "Serial".
- Center for Research LibrariesCRL is a consortium of North American academic and independent research libraries. It has an extremely strong newspaper collection (foreign, domestic, and specialized), and liberal borrowing policies.
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