Event box

Finding news sources

Do you need to find news articles to keep up to date or for a historical perspective on a topic? This online workshop will provide an introduction to the online newspaper collections available at CityLibrary including:

  • Newspaper databases: Nexis UK and Factiva​
  • Digital newspaper archives ​
  • FT.com, Economist and PressReader.

By the end of this workshop you will be able to:

  • Find and log into our newspaper collections
  • Check coverage
  • Search and refine results
  • Reference newspaper articles.

These workshops are designed for School of Communication & Creativity and School of Policy & Global Affairs students, but all students are welcome to attend.

How do I attend?

When you register we'll send you an email with a link to join the workshop on Microsoft Teams.

To join the session you will need:

  • a computer
  • a reliable internet connection and
  • quiet space at the time of the workshop.

Related library guide: Newspapers and Magazines by Antonella Yarnold

Date:
Friday 3 November 2023
Time:
11:00 - 12:00
Site:
Online Workshop
Event organiser:
Fiona Paterson
Audience:
  All Levels  
Categories:
  Communication & Creativity     Database workshop     Policy & Global Affairs  

Registration is required. There are 29 seats available.

Accessibility adjustments

We endeavour to make our workshops inclusive by design. If you require a specific adjustment for this workshop, please contact us at subjectlibrarians@city.ac.uk and include the name, date and time of the workshop you wish to attend to discuss support options. Some adjustments may take longer to organise, so please contact us in good time before the start of the workshop.

Related training

Upcoming training

Time Zone: UK, Ireland, Lisbon Time (change)

Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library In-Person

This is a hands-on workshop to help you get started using Bloomberg. You'll use the Bloomberg terminal yourself so you can get used to the navigation. It will take place in the Bloomberg Lab on...  More
Date:
Friday 29 September 2023
Time:
09:30 - 11:00
Room:
G005 - Computer Studio (10 to20), Business School Library
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     City Staff  
Categories:
  Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates     Business  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register! - 13 seats left
Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library

Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library In-Person

This is a hands-on workshop to help you get started using Bloomberg. You'll use the Bloomberg terminal yourself so you can get used to the navigation. It will take place in the Bloomberg Lab on...  More
Date:
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time:
09:30 - 11:00
Room:
G005 - Computer Studio (10 to20), Business School Library
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     City Staff  
Categories:
  Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates     Business  
Registration Type:
In-Person Registration
Register!
Introduction to Bloomberg at the Business Library

Finding Financial Information - attend online Online

Join us for an online session to help you get the most out of our company and financial information. By the end of this workshop you will be able to: Identify key databases for company and...  More
Date:
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time:
10:30 - 11:30
Room:
Online workshop, Online Workshop
Categories:
  All Schools     Business School Postgraduates     Business School Undergraduates     Researcher Workshops  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 27 seats left

Introduction to key resources for health & psychology students & researchers Online

Who is this workshop for? New students, researchers and academics from the School of Health & Psychological Sciences (or anyone from the School who would like a refresher). What will it...  More
Date:
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time:
12:00 - 12:45
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  All Levels  
Categories:
  Health & Psychological Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 5 seats left

Planning and developing a search strategy Online

Session overview This workshop will introduce School of Health & Psychological Sciences to planning an effective search strategy and why this is important. The session will cover: What is...  More
Date:
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Time:
12:00 - 13:00
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Undergraduate     All Levels  
Categories:
  Health & Psychological Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 14 seats left
Planning and developing a search strategy
No Geolocation available for event.