Access newspapers & other digital subscriptions
This post was published in 2020 – you can find an updated 2024 post about newspaper access here.
Did you know that you can access many major newspapers online through your University library? Since there have been recent changes to some of our newspaper subscriptions, here’s an update on how students and staff might access news online through the University library.
Browse with the News and Newspapers Guide
Browse the available collection with this library guide featuring quick links and tips to access news from Australia and around the world.
You can also browse an alphabetical list of available newspapers by visiting the Library homepage and selecting Current Newspapers under the Resources heading.
After a specific newspaper?
Search the Library catalogue for the newspaper title (you may be prompted to login with your University username and password:
You may notice that for some newspapers, we may have subscription access to select dates via Factiva, ProQuest or another database, rather than direct access. Look at the date range specified for each database link and select the database link that provides access to the particular edition(s) of interest to you.
And if in doubt, …
Want help finding or accessing your news?
Ask a librarian using our online chat service during opening hours – we’re here to help:
Get more online
Stay updated on the latest new titles and other resources available online by visiting our Collection team’s blog, e-Resources @ the University of Melbourne Library:
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