Finding Newspapers at the University of Chicago Library
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 PrintThe Library receives only a few current 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 older, bound newspapers may be found in our collections. Check the Library Catalog for specific titles.
On MicrofilmNewspapers on microfilm can be found in on the 3rd Floor of Regenstein Library. For individual titles, search the Library Catalog.
Newspaper Databases
Search for articles from newspapers around the world using these databases.
- ProQuest Global Newsstream This link opens in a new window
- Factiva This link opens in a new window
- Newspaper Source This link opens in a new window
Finding Newspapers at Other Libraries
While the University of Chicago Library has a large collection of newspapers, it does not have every title. 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.
- WorldCat (OCLC) This link opens in a new window
- Newspapers at the Library of CongressA guide to the extensive U.S. and international newspaper collections at the Library of Congress.
- United States Newspaper ProgramA cooperative, national effort among the states and the federal government to locate, catalog, and preserve on U.S newspapers. This website links to major newspaper depositories in each state and territory.
- Center for Research Libraries Catalog This link opens in a new window
