These databases are updated daily and can be used to search UK and international news from the 1980s onwards.
When searching Nexis UK and Factiva you can access the full text of those newspapers which are normally restricted by paywalls, such as The Times (London) and the New York Times.
Nexis UK offers several powerful search options for its newspaper database.
To search all news sources, select the 'News' link in the 'Search' tab at the top of the screen:
You can then either run a basic search for your search terms, or select 'Advanced Search' to build a more complex search. The Advanced Search will allow you to:
To search one specific paper or news source:
You can then either run a basic search for your search terms, or select 'Advanced Search' to build a more complex search. The Advanced Search will allow you to:
To search two or more specific papers or news sources:
You can then either run a basic search for your search terms, or select 'Advanced Search' to build a more complex search. The Advanced Search will allow you to:
Nexis UK provides a guide to searching Nexis UK on their database that covers the different search functions. Alternatively, for personalised help with your specific search needs, book an appointment with City's Arts Subject Librarian.
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