Introduction to Media Business: MSP 1655

News sources (newspapers, magazines, news blogs, news broadcasts, news feeds, etc.) are written by reporters and journalists on topics of current interest.

When and Why You Should Use News Sources:

• You need information on a recent event or topic of interest
• You need eyewitness accounts of events
• You need reports on activities of state and local government
• You need insights into local culture, arts & entertainment
• You need perspectives from underrepresented groups
• You need sources that advocate a particular viewpoint or opinion

Remember: Not all news sources are created equal! Some have hidden (or obvious!) biases or motives. Do some background research into who owns the news organization to learn more about it.

Want to know if the library has a specific newspaper or magazine (e.g. The New York Times, Time, Philadelphia Inquirer)? Use the search box to search for specific titles of newspapers or magazines available in print or online:

Best bets for news databases: If you have a topic in mind, use these databases to search across U.S. and international newspapers, tv and radio transcripts, blog content, and more. For the most part, you can expect to find full-text coverage going back to about 1980, but coverage may vary by title.

The Library offers access to the The New York Times Online. Temple faculty, staff, and students can register for access using their @temple.edu email address.

• Unlimited access to the digital edition of The New York Times 
• Once registered, faculty/staff have four years of full account access, after which they must re-authenticate by visiting accessnyt.com
• Students have access until 12/31 of their selected graduation year
• Learn more about Temple's New York Times Online access