Newspapers & Magazines​

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Tracking down a recent news story? Researching a topic? Browsing your favorite magazine? With your library card, you have access to a wide variety of newspapers and magazine articles, both current and archived, through a mix of free online resources and premium databases available through NC LIVE. Free resources are open to everyone and require no library card, giving you instant access to historical newspapers, local archives, and general publications. NC LIVE resources offer full-text access to hundreds of regional, national, and international titles and are available free of charge to patrons with a valid library card. 

 

We may include quality, vetted resources that can be accessed online without a library card. ​​​​If a resource is maintained by NC LIVE and/or requires your library card and PIN to access, that will be stated in the description box. 

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If prompted to submit user account information while using these resources:

• Traditional or virtual library cardholders:

  • ​Login with library card number and PIN (last four-digits of the phone number associated with your library account).

• Student Access accounts:

  • Login with your staff or student STATE ID number and PIN (last four-digits of STATE ID number).

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