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:
Wednesday 20 November 2024
Time:
14:00 - 15:00
Site:
Online Workshop
Event organiser:
Fiona Paterson
Audience:
  All Levels  
Categories:
  Communication & Creativity     Database workshop     Policy & Global Affairs  

Accessibility adjustments

We endeavour to make our workshops inclusive by design. If you require a specific adjustment for this workshop, email subjectlibrarians@city.ac.uk. 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 contact us in good time before the start of the workshop.
Registration has closed.

Related training

Upcoming training

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

OSCOLA citing and referencing Online

This workshop is on OSCOLA citing and referencing. It is aimed at those who have an understanding of using OSCOLA but would like a refresher on it in advance of assessments, or further guidance and...  More
Date:
Thursday 1 May 2025
Time:
14:00 - 14:45
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  All Levels  
Categories:
  Law  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 29 seats left
OSCOLA citing and referencing

SHMS Postgraduates & Researchers: Developing a search strategy for your dissertation/research paper Online

Developing a search strategy is essential to help you find relevant evidence for your research. It is also an important component of your research proposal/protocol and the methodology section of your...  More
Date:
Tuesday 6 May 2025
Time:
11:00 - 11:45
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Health & Medical Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 11 seats left

Reliable Engineering Information and Material Property Data Just One Click Away – Interactive Hands-on Workflows in Knovel In-Person / Online

Click here to register for this external webinar. Unlock the full potential of Knovel with our interactive webinar designed to provide you with reliable engineering information and material property...  More
Date:
Thursday 8 May 2025
Time:
09:00 - 10:00
Room:
Online workshop, Online Workshop
Audience:
  Postgraduate     Undergraduate     All Levels     Staff  
Categories:
  Science & Technology  
Reliable Engineering Information and Material Property Data Just One Click Away – Interactive Hands-on Workflows in Knovel

SHMS Postgraduates & Researchers: Developing a search strategy for your dissertation/research paper Online

Developing a search strategy is essential to help you find relevant evidence for your research. It is also an important component of your research proposal/protocol and the methodology section of your...  More
Date:
Thursday 8 May 2025
Time:
15:00 - 15:45
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Health & Medical Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 12 seats left

SHMS Postgraduates & Researchers: Literature Searching part 1 : searching databases Online

Online databases are the key resource for finding peer reviewed studies for your dissertation/research paper. This workshop will cover: How to search databases within the EBSCOhost and Ovid Online...  More
Date:
Monday 12 May 2025
Time:
15:00 - 16:30
Room:
Online Workshop
Audience:
  Postgraduate  
Categories:
  Health & Medical Sciences  
Registration Type:
Online Registration
Register! - 12 seats left

Image

No Geolocation available for event.