I'm trying to find out about something that happened in 2002 that's not in my state. I emailed the library in the city that it happened it to see if they could look it up on microfilm (if they have it) and email it to me. Is there any other way to find it besides the library? It happened in 2002 in another city/state. Any ideas? I don't know if they'll even do that for me at the library, and if they do, how long it will take to get an answer. I need it now!
2007-09-13 10:44:28 · 2 answers · asked by Cindy R 1 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
I've checked the newspaper from that city and they only go back 2-3 years. So I can't search from there.
2007-09-13 10:53:20 · update #1
You can check the on-line editions of newspapers. They often include an archives section where you can look at back issues. The only problem I have found is that they often charge a fee if you want to get a copy.
2007-09-13 10:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by RoVale 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some public libraries -- and every college I've visited -- pay subscriptions to online databases specifically for newspaper articles that go back for years.
Call the LRC (library resource center) at a community college and ask if they:
1) subscribe to any online databases that offer PERIODICAL articles.
a) if so, ask if a non-student can use the computer (some community colleges will allow you to walk-in off of the street and use their computers)
2) if they subscribe, but only allow students to access it...
a) ask if they can look up something for you while you watch (county taxes pay their salary, and for the databases anyway)
3) if they don't subscribe, ask them if they know where you can access such databases, and call the leads they give you.
2007-09-13 18:04:53 · answer #2 · answered by Catboy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋