BOOKS | INTERNET | PEOPLE & ORGANISATIONS
Books
There are various publications that contain collections of newspaper and magazine articles on major topics of interest. Look for these using the library catalogue e.g. "Issues in society"; "Viewpoints"; "Current Social Issues" or "Current Environmental Issues" (the last two titles are periodical publications)
NOTE: Bear in mind that books take longer to publish than newspapers or magazines, so the information will be older, and only on significant topics.
A subject search on any library catalogue will produce results that include magazine articles, videos, DVDs, talking books and websites, as well as books. If you do not know how to use the library catalogue, ask your friendly teacher librarian.
Internet
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Many newspapers and magazines are now available online. Not all have searchable archives and some require a paid subscription. Here are just a few:
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There are also many specialist search engines that search only for newspaper or magazine articles.
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Your local public library has a wonderful free service where you can search for newspaper and magazine articles using their online databases. After entering your library membership number on the library website, you can search then email the full text articles you locate, to yourself - all for free! Senior students will find this service particularly useful Click here to search for your local public library or to access the free databases.
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Web 2.0 applications - learn how RSS feeds and Pageflakes, or social bookmarking services like Deli.cio.us can now bring the information direct to you, automatically.
People & Organisations
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Try phoning organizations, who may have brochures they can send you, or specialist libraries. Look up different associations and groups under ‘O’ for Organisations in the Yellow Pages.
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Interviewing or surveying people can also be a fruitful source of current information.