Newspapers provide articles about current events and are a good source for local information. Many newspapers are published every day; others are published weekly or monthly.

Newspapers, like journals and magazines, are called "periodicals" because they are published regularly, or periodically.

You can find newspapers in print or microfilm format, or on the Web as electronic newspapers. Most newspapers are made available to you by subscriptions purchased by your library. Many newspapers have their own Websites with today's news, and sometimes they provide earlier, popular articles for free.

Use a Newspaper

• to find current information about international, national, and local events
• to find editorials, commentaries, and expert, or popular opinions

Examples of Newspapers

• Red Deer Advocate
• National Post
• New York Times