You can view all the newspapers we offer direct access to, through our databases list. To find access to a specific newspaper, type the title into the search box that reads: search for databases.
We have historical access to the Boston Globe covering 1872 - 1991 and current coverage of the Boston Globe covering 1980 - Present.
We have full text of the New York Times from 1859 - 2019 through ProQuest, and access from 1985 - Present through Gale.
It is also possible to create a NYT account to gain full coverage including images and online only articles. How to get an account: 1. Go to accessnyt.com 2. Search for and click the listing for “University of Massachusetts”. 3. Follow the steps based on whether you are On or Off Campus. 4. Attention Chrome users! You will get a security warning. Please go ahead and click ignore!
Important note: If you already have an nytimes.com account, you will need to log out of your personal accounts (if registered to a non-UMB email address) or cancel your subscriptions (if registered to a UMB email) before authenticating through the library's subscription.
It is also possible to create a Wall Street Journal account to gain full coverage. This subscription allows you to simply go to wsj.com and log in using an individual account. Get access to the most up-to-date articles and the WSJ newsletters. You can download the print edition from the most recent 90 days. You can also use that account to access the Wall Street Journal app.
How to get an account: 1. Go to the UMass Boston WSJ link. 2. You will be prompted to sign in through the UMass Boston sign-in screens. 3. Then, you will be taken to a form to create an individual account. Please create the account using a new, unique password instead of your UMB password.
You can Access the Wass Street Journal without creating an account by accessing here.
