Did you know the library provides access to the most comprehensive collection of newspapers worldwide? Staying well-informed on local and global issues is crucial these days, and Newsbank provides reliable information and sources so users can combat the barrage of fake or misleading news. With Newsbank’s Access World News database, users can search local, state, national, and international news coverage on virtually any topic – without the need for multiple subscriptions!
Access World News contains more than 528 million current and archived articles from 172 countries and more than 5,900 reliable news sources. The database is updated daily with news content that may be included in its original published language or translated into English. The intuitive, map-based interface helps users pinpoint useful information as well as navigate quickly and efficiently through millions of articles and video clips. Users can gain valuable local perspectives by zeroing in on the sources closest to the events, compare diverse views, and track subjects geographically and over time with the deepest newspaper archives available. Students, researchers, and news junkies alike can create customized searches, find articles in different languages, or set a preference for different source types. You can even set an alert to have the latest news on an issue or topic delivered to your inbox and easily print or email articles of interest.
This amazing resource can be used by anyone who visits the library, or cardholders can access it from home by entering their card number. Access World News is available under the Online Research Resources tab at fondulaclibrary.org. Click on the Access World News icon to try it out today, or talk to a librarian for help getting started!