What Should I Use?
Newspaper: if you need information on current events and opinions, or if your topic is historical and/or local
Encyclopedia: if you need a general idea of a topic, or if you're just starting your research
Magazine/Journal: if you need more in-depth information on a specific topic, or a topic that could be considered "current"
Explore and stay informed on local, national and international topics, people and events. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from around the world to around the corner, including The Times, Gary Post Tribune, and the Merrillville Post Tribune.
Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications.
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Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.
Digitized versions of Indiana's historic newspapers, operated by the Indiana State Library.
Includes a 90-day archive of nearly 500 U.S. regional and international newspapers from the McClatchy-Tribune wire service. Updated daily. (via INSPIRE)
Access current articles on world news, business, food, tech, sports, arts, politics, and much more. You will be prompted to redeem a code for 24 hours of access and create a New York Times account if you don't already have one. After 24 hours you can return to this page and click the link again for another code.
Need help? Read our New York Times access tutorial
NewspaperARCHIVE Library Edition
Browse through global and local newspaper articles dating back to 1607. Search by first and last name, dates, or regions.
Provides cover-to-cover full text for more than 40 U.S. and international newspapers and selective full text for more than 300 regional (U.S.) newspapers. Full-text television & radio news transcripts also provided from CBS News, CNN etc. (via INSPIRE))
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.
Search more than 30 years of Indiana history with the Post-Tribune Collection. Full text coverage from November 1986 through today, including full color pages for current issues.
ProQuest Historical Chicago Tribune
Every article of the Chicago Tribune's archive is available in this database.
Catch up on current news or check out more than 30 years of local history in our archive of The Times. Full text coverage from 1990 through today, including full color pages for current issues.
The Wall Street Journal: In-Library Use
The Wall Street Journal: Home Access
Current coverage of business, politics, entertainment, sports, and more.
In-Library Use works for anyone using the library's WiFi or public computers, regardless of card type.
Home Access is for Full Access and eLibrary Card users and works anywhere once you enter your library card number and PIN. You will also be prompted to create a free Wall Street Journal account or log in with an existing one.
Information about the United States, including capitals, cities, rivers, lakes, and the states.
Information about 176 countries for both students and travelers. Tips for Using AtoZ the World
Traditional recipes for 174 countries of the world in all course categories, plus cultural information regarding dining etiquette, daily meals, and more. View Tutorial
An excellent place for beginning research. General information on a variety of topics.
Funk & Wagnalls New Encyclopedia
Over 25,000 records covering an array of topics. Full text for each record may be easily accessed by double clicking on the topic from the display. Contains various images, brief biographies and information in a variety of subject areas. (via INSPIRE)
A searchable database of databases, free to all Indiana residents. INSPIRE works at any LCPL location, but you can also create an account confirming your Indiana residency for home access. More info on home access
Our very own catalog contains helpful materials for getting started in your research. Find Indiana-specific records and indexes, encyclopedias, newspapers, and more!
Full text for more than 140 popular middle school magazines. All full text articles are assigned a reading level indicator (Lexiles). (via INSPIRE)
Presents different perspectives on world issues side-by-side. Includes biographies of important world players and overviews of major historical eras.
Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. View Tutorial
Contains articles from newspapers and magazines from around the world. Searchable by audience, keyword, or publication title.
Our very own catalog contains helpful materials for getting started in your research. Find Indiana-specific records and indexes, encyclopedias, newspapers, and more!
Periodicals contained in MAS Complete cover a wide range of subject areas that are of interest to high-school students including art, history, sports, music, film, travel, science, the Internet, fashion, religion, nature, hobbies, current events, fiction and much more. (via INSPIRE)
National Geographic Virtual Library
A complete archive of National Geographic magazine - every page of every issue.
Opposing Viewpoints in Context
Presents the different sides of current events from several magazines and newspapers.
Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines, and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! View Tutorial
Explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions and viewpoints. Full text articles from diverse sources. (via INSPIRE)
