section_collect_info.gif (6418 bytes) Newspapers:
What:  A type of periodical covering news and entertainment. Some national newspapers provide lengthy, in-depth articles, but they are not considered "scholarly."

Useful for:  Local or very current information.

Tips:  They come in three forms -- paper (current), microfilm (older), and electronic.
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Current issues:
Last 2 months kept in paper format.

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Older issues:
Kept on microfilm.
Electronic newspapers:
Some articles are available via the computer, especially through the Lexis-Nexis database (on UI Library computer system). Pictures are generally not available.
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