FAQ: How can I find local newspapers?

The Shapiro Library has several databases available online where you can search and view newspapers, including:

• Newspaper Source - EBSCO This link opens in a new window
• New & Newspapers - ProQuest This link opens in a new window
• NewsBank: Access World News This link opens in a new window

These databases have search options to help you find specific newspapers or browse local areas, such as countries, states, or cities. Check out the Find News and Current Topics page for more newspaper sources.

Browse Directories

You can also look for local newspapers in newspaper directories, many of which are freely available online:

• 50 states.com This link opens in a new window  - Directory of United States newspapers in all 50 states
• Newspaper Map This link opens in a new window  - Directory of newspapers by country from around the world
• Online Newspapers This link opens in a new window  - Directory of newspapers by country from around the world
• Newspapers.com This link opens in a new window - The largest online newspaper archive (Note: this is a subscription site, but you can search it for free to identify newspapers in a local area. A free trial is also available.)

Local public libraries This link opens in a new window are another great resource for finding local newspapers, both digital and in print.

Search by Title

The Publication Finder This link opens in a new window tool allows you to search for the name of a local newspaper. Follow these steps:

1. From the Shapiro Library homepage, go to the “Find Resources” menu, and choose the “Newspapers, Magazines, & Journal Articles (Publication Finder)” option.
2. In the Publication Finder search box, type in the title of your newspaper and click the “Search” button.
3. Your search results will show you links to library databases with full text access to articles in this newspaper.
   
   
4. Choose a database option with a date range that fits your research needs. Once you click on the database link, you can search for articles within the newspaper itself. You can also see information on the latest available issue, full-text coverage, and the date range available to search.
   
   
5. You can also narrow your search by browsing or searching one year of the newspaper at a time.
    

Please note: The current issues of newspapers are not always available. Full text for certain publications is subject to market availability.