To find articles about your research topic, search one of our databases.
The best database for research articles in Journalism and Mass Communication is Communication Source.
Depending on your topic, many other databases may also be useful and are listed below.
Although Briggs Library has an extensive collection, you may need items that are not available at the Library. No worries! You can request those articles, books, and other materials through Interlibrary Loan.
Keep in mind that the process may take a week or more. Start your research early!
All students, faculty, and staff can now read unlimited articles from The New York Times directly on nytimes.com from anywhere in the world. Access includes all articles published on the website since 1996 as well as scanned issues going back to 1851.
Activate your Account
If you have never logged into the the New York Times, follow these steps to set up your access:
1. Go to accessnyt.com
2. Select South Dakota State University from the school search box
3. Follow the on-screen instructions to create an account using your SD State email address
4. Reactivate access after 365 days by following these same steps.
Note: If you already have a personal NY Times subscription connected to your SD State email and would like to activate this library-provided one, you will need to first contact NY Times customer service at 1-800-698-4637 to cancel your individual subscription.
Returning Users
Once you've made your account, follow these steps to get those unlimited articles:
1. Go to nytimes.com
2. Click on "Log In" in the upper-right-hand corner of the screen
3. Enter your SD State email address and chosen password
Are you having trouble narrowing in on what you need?
Boolean operators, truncation, or phrase searching may help.
Read about tips and tricks to make your search more productive on our Search Strategies Guide.
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