Databases of the Month: Online Newspapers and News Databases

Lisa

What should you do when you want to read a news article online and you’ve run into a paywall? Don’t grab your credit card or spend valuable time searching Google for a “free” version of the article. We have or can get what you need! The library provides access to hundreds of thousands of newspaper articles and other news sources (e.g. newswires, TV and radio show transcripts, blogs, etc.) online via our subscriptions and databases. 

Below is a roundup of our top news databases, but we have much more to offer. Visit our Current News Resources research guide for additional news resources provided by the library as well as free online news sources we recommend.

Today’s News

For when you want to read today’s newspaper.

  • The New York Times online, NYTimes.com [registration required, create an account]. Includes online access to the Spanish and Chinese editions of the newspaper.
  • The Wall Street Journal online, WSJ.com [registration required, create an account]
  • Factiva Newsstand

Current News 

These databases provide access to full-text from newspapers, newswires, TV and radio transcripts, and some news websites (e.g. CNN.com). Coverage generally runs 1980-present, but varies by database and publication.

Historical Newspapers

Use these databases to retrieve articles from the 17th to the 20th century. All of these sources provide full HTML text and/or PDF reproductions and include digital images.

Locate a Specific Newspaper

Just want to know where to get the Chicago Tribune or Telegram & Gazette?  Use the Journal Finder. Enter the name of the newspaper in the journal finder box and click [search]. The journal finder will tell you if the full-text is available, the database it can be found in, and the dates for which it is available.

Print Editions

Miss the smell of newsprint and ink smudges on your fingertips? The library subscribes to the print editions of The Boston Globe, The New York Times, The New York Times International Edition, People’s Daily, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. You can find them in the Current Periodicals area on the main level.

Get Help

Don’t have time to comb through a bunch of different sources? Contact the Reference Desk! Reference librarians can quickly assess your options and help you obtain the publication or article you need.

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Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction useful library databases, highlighting key features you should know about. If you would like more information about these resources (or any of the library’s databases), please contact us for research assistance. If you would like a demonstration of these resources for a class, please schedule a research instruction class using the instruction request form.

Patriots’ Day Holiday Weekend Hours: Sat. 4/14-Mon. 4/16

Lisa

The library has modified hours during the Patriots’ Day holiday weekend. On Saturday, April 14, we will open one hour early at 9:00 a.m. for Accepted Students Open House. On Sunday, April 15, we will open late at 1:00 p.m. and close early at 9:00 p.m. On Monday, April 16, we will open late at 10:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 14:
9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 15:
1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Monday, April 16:
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 a.m.

The Deloitte Café/Einsteins will be closed Sunday, April 15, and Monday, April 16.

For more  information about the library, café, and help desk hours, please view the hours calendar. Have a great long weekend!

On Display: Fakes, Frauds & Phonies: Understanding the Noise in a Post-truth World

Matthew

The phenomenon of “fake news” is nothing new. For centuries, consumers of information have encountered and engaged with sources that present stories that play to our own prejudices and biases, manipulating facts to serve specific agendas. Today, with the ubiquity and ease in which information is both disseminated and received, it is paramount that we remain vigilant against the scourge of fabricated sources.

As information professionals, librarians have been at the forefront of emerging media, providing guidance in using and interacting with information resources. Within the higher education community, academic librarians endeavor to ensure that learners know how to actively and responsibly engage with information as students, relying on ACRL’s Framework for Information Literacy in Higher Education. Librarians help students to recognize when information is needed and to develop the ability to locate, evaluate, and use effectively the needed information. These skills contribute to scholarly inquiry and help prepare for lifelong learning in the workplace and everyday life.

To further provide guidance in evaluating news sources, the Bentley Library has curated this collection of resources, which will be on display from April 3 to May 14.

If you are interested in more information on evaluating resources, check out our research guide, or contact a librarian.

March Acquisitions: New Books, DVDs, Audiobooks & eBooks

Lisa

Check out the library’s newest arrivals! Go to the New Books & DVDs page to browse the new book, DVD, and audiobook arrivals by subject or format. When you see something you want, click the “Request” button to place a hold on it.

Interested in ebooks and digital audiobooks? You can use the OverDrive app to download books to your computer or mobile device, or read/listen to books online in your browser via the library’s OverDrive site.

And last but not least, don’t forget to check out our streaming films collections – Swank, Kanopy, and Films on Demand.

For help finding our using any of our resources please contact the Reference Desk. Enjoy!
March 2018 new acquisitions

Workshops: Citing Sources: Why, When, How

Matthew

Why do your professors want you to cite your sources? Does it feel like busywork? Let us help. We’ll show you how to cite your sources in the format of your choice, and where to find citation templates and formatting style guides.

Do you have sources you need to cite, or a bibliography you need help with? Bring them with you and we’ll provide on-the-spot assistance.

When:

  • Tuesday, December 4th, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday, December 5th, 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
  • Thursday, December 6th, 5:00-6:00 p.m.

Where:

Research Instruction Center (RIC), Room 11, on the lower level of the library

Presented by:

Greg Farber-Mazor, Director of the Writing Center; Macee Damon and Matt Van Sleet, Reference Librarians

To reserve your seat, send an email to refdesk@bentley.edu with “Citation Workshop” in the subject line, and tell us which session you’d like to attend.

We hope to see you there!

Finding Quality Sources: Drop-In Research Help

Kimberly

Have a paper or project due soon, and need information to complete it? Drop in to:

Finding Quality Sources: Research Help

Bring whatever you are working on to a reference librarian and get immediate expert assistance in finding the information you need, whether it be articles, statistics, company information, or books. You will walk away with the source or two (or three) that you need!

Friday, April 6
11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Monday, April 9
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 10
2:00 p.m. to 3:20 p.m. (activity period)

No RSVP necessary – just drop in to the library’s classroom (room 11) anytime during the sessions.

Don’t forget, librarians also provide research help 7 days/week at the Reference Desk. Visit, email, call, text, or IM/chat with a librarian whenever the Reference Desk is open.

Database of the Month: Project MUSE

Katie

This month we feature Project MUSE as our Database of the Month:

 Image of Project MUSE header

Project MUSE provides scholarly journal and book content in the humanities and social sciences. Students, faculty, and staff conducting research in political science, literature, history, education, religion, cultural studies, gender studies, philosophy, science, mathematics, and more will find that Project MUSE can provide valuable content. Over 120 publishers provide content in Project MUSE including university presses and scholarly societies.

Users have the opportunity to browse by subject area, search in the full text content, or search by author, title, or publisher. Additional limiters can help users filter results further by content types, research areas, languages, and publication dates.

Search Tip: Project MUSE provides clear indictors in the results list that will let you know the access level of a particular listing. However, you can select to only search the content that Bentley University has full access to within Project MUSE.

Project MUSE Access Indicator Symbols

Project MUSE Access Limiter

Full text is available in HTML and PDF formats.

Project MUSE Results List Example

Citation management options include emailing individual links or using Project MUSE’s suggested citations which provides examples in MLA, APA, Chicago, and Endnote formats. There is also the option to save citations to a folder during a search session. Citations in the folder can be exported to RefWorks or EndNote citation managers, saved as a .txt file, printed, or emailed. If you use the folder option, please note that it will expire once your search session ends or you close your browser.

Project Muse Citation Management Options

Search Tip: Always double check any citation you retrieve from a database for accuracy. Consult our Citing Sources guide for resources to help.

For assistance in using Project MUSE, contact the Bentley Library reference desk or check out the video tutorials or user guides provided by Project MUSE.

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Database of the Month provides a very brief introduction to a useful website or Library database, highlighting key features you should know about. If you would like more information about this resource (or any of the library’s databases), please contact us for research assistance. If you would like a demonstration of this resource for a class, please schedule a research instruction class using the instruction request form.

Delayed Opening: Wednesday, March 14 at 11:00am

Lisa

Due to the inclement weather, the University has announced a delayed opening.  Bentley University and the Bentley Library will open at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14.

For the most current campus information, please check the Bentley University website or call the Bentley University Storm Emergency line at 781.891.2020.  We also encourage you to follow the library’s updates on Twitter and Facebook.