{"id":4208,"date":"2024-11-04T09:59:47","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T09:59:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/?p=4208"},"modified":"2024-10-21T11:46:51","modified_gmt":"2024-10-21T10:46:51","slug":"our-newspaper-e-resources-times-digital-archive-and-nexisuni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.napier.ac.uk\/library\/2024\/11\/04\/our-newspaper-e-resources-times-digital-archive-and-nexisuni\/","title":{"rendered":"Our newspaper e-resources: Times Digital Archive and NexisUni"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>\u00a0Our newspaper e-resources: Times Digital Archive and NexisUni<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>You might have already used one of many <a href=\"https:\/\/libguides.napier.ac.uk\/az.php\">databases <\/a>to search through academic journals. But did you know that the library also offers some amazing resources that give you access to historical and contemporary news? Let\u2019s dive into what Times Digital Archive and NexisUni offer.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Times Digital Archive<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Ever needed to check what was happening in the world a century ago? <a href=\"https:\/\/gdc.gale.com\/gdc\/artemis?p=TTDA&amp;u=napier\">Times Digital Archive<\/a> offers full access to The Times pass issues, covering over 200 years of news from 1785 to 2019. Whether you&#8217;re studying English, media, or any field that benefits from historical context, this is your go-to.<\/p>\n<p>With this resource, you can search for original articles, opinion pieces, obituaries, and even advertisements that paint a picture of what life was like in different eras. The high-quality scans ensure you&#8217;re reading the exact newspaper layout as it appeared back then. It\u2019s like holding history in your hands\u2014digitally, of course. Need to compare media portrayals of major events, like World War I or the moon landing? It\u2019s all there, easily searchable by date or keyword.<\/p>\n<p>Go to LibCal to sign up to an online <a href=\"https:\/\/libcal.napier.ac.uk\/event\/4286964\">session on 13<sup>th<\/sup> November<\/a> (14:30-15:45) to learn how to make the most of this fantastic resource and how it can help you with your next assignment or a project.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>NexisUni<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>While Times Digital Archive takes you back in time,<a href=\"https:\/\/advance.lexis.com\/bisacademicresearchhome\/?federationidp=K2BKT459189\"> NexisUni <\/a>is all about the present. This resource offers access to thousands of newspapers from across the globe. It&#8217;s perfect for students in fields like journalism, marketing, business, or anyone needing up-to-date information.<\/p>\n<p>With NexisUni, you can search news from today or the last few decades\u2014everything from breaking news to in-depth investigative journalism. 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