Q. How do I access full text newspapers?

Using the UMBrella Newspaper Search

The best way to find newspapers is to use our Newspaper Search. This will search through a billion newspaper articles from hundreds of newspapers. 

Once searching in UMBrella, the Newspaper Search will appear as an optional filter on the left.  It is also an option on the bar at the top of your screen. You can use the “journal title” filter to select one or several newspapers to get results from. 

NOTE: Newspaper articles no longer appear in the general UMBrella search, so you will need to use the Newspaper Search for access. You may see "newsletter" articles, but these are different than newspaper articles. Newsletter articles are: serial publications consisting of no more than a few pages, devoted to news, announcements, and current information of interest primarily to a specialized group of subscribers or members of an association/ organization who receive it as part of their membership.

If looking for access to only one newspaper, such as the New York Times or Boston Globe, explore that FAQ. 

Finding Massachusetts Newspapers

The library has online subscriptions to several Massachusetts newspapers, including regional newspapers. 

Finding Historical Newspaper Articles

• African American Newspapers: 1827-1998

  Provides online access to approximately 270 U.S. newspapers chronicling a century and a half of the African American experience. This unique collection features papers from more than 35 states—including many rare and historically significant 19th century titles

• American Periodicals Series Online 1740-1940

  Contains magazines, journals, and newspapers which were published between 1741-1940. Periodicals appear in their original form, with the typeface, illustrations and even the layout unaltered.
  In search results, pick "Newspapers" tab at top of page to limit results to newspapers.

• Boston Globe 1872-1984 (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)

  Full text coverage of the newspaper from the first edition in the original form

• New York Times 1851-2012 (ProQuest Historical Newspapers)

  Full text coverage of the newspaper from the first edition in the original form

In addition, the Library of Congress also has digitized historic newspapers.

The Boston Public Library has an excellent historical newspaper collection. .

If you don't have a Boston Public Library card, you can apply for an ecard which will provide you with online access.