New York Times historical database

The University Libraries recently added the New York Times historical database to its collection. It includes complete digital copies of the newspaper from 1851-2003, with updates coming. Users can search the newspaper, read the articles, and view PDF images of the full page as it appeared in the New York Times. In addition to articles, advertisements, obituaries, stock pricing, media supplements, and more are included.

As an historical database, the content will always lag two years behind. Current coverage of the New York Times is available via the Lexis Nexis Academic News database (article text only).

The New York Times historical database has the potential to help those studying journalism history as well as those interested in media advertising, with many other possible applications. What do you think?

If you would like additional training on this database or any other library resource, please feel free to contact Stacy in the University Libraries.