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Newspaper Sources: Culture and Education

How to: Search a Database for Newspaper Sources

Depending on the database, you may need to refine your results to search for newspaper sources only. In most databases, this can be done by:

  • If not on campus, log on with your Access ID and Password when redirected to the EZ Proxy webpage
  • Click "Advanced Search" near the search bar
  • Look for "Content Type" or "Source Type" or "Publication Type" options
  • Click on or check a box that says "Newspaper" or "Newspaper & Periodicals"
  • Continue your search terms using the search bar 

However, most of the links within this guide will lead you directly to Newspaper refined results of the database.