News and news archives
Each library holds a selection of current local, national and international newspapers.
UWE also subscribes to a number of databases providing access to online newspapers (eg Nexis) and archived print and TV news:
* database included in the library search
17th and 18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers
Access
- Direct link to 17th and 18th Century Burney Collection
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Extensive collection of more than one thousand newspapers and pamphlets from 1600-1800. Based on a collection at the British Library gathered by Reverend Charles Burney.
Coverage
Includes material from England, Ireland, Scotland and English language newspapers from the British Empire. Broad coverage of the humanities, science and medicine.
Guides
- There is a custom-built help section within the product.
Publisher
Gale
19th Century British Library Newspapers
Access
- Direct link to 19th Century British Library Newspapers
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Provides access to national, regional and local 19th century British newspapers.
Coverage
It includes 48 titles which reflect the social and political developments of the time.
Publisher
Cengage (Gale)
BFI InView
Access
- Direct link to BFI InView
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
BFI InView is a moving image collection of over 2,000 non-fiction and television titles from the 20th Century and early 21st Century.
Note: BFI InView is accessible via networked thick-client
machines, home pcs and laptops. However, access to the film clips
via networked thin-client terminals is unreliable. For on-campus
and off-campus access: from the homepage, click on the 'log in now'
blue button for Members of UK Higher and Further Education. Under
'Choose from list' locate University of the West of England and
click on 'select'. This should log you in and send you back to the
homepage.
Search tips to be available within site.
Coverage
Over 2,000 non-fiction and television titles from the 20th Century to the early 21st Century.
Publisher
British Film Institute (with JISC Funding)
BoB
Access
- Direct link to BoB
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
BoB is an off-air recording and media archive service. BoB is available to staff and students of member institutions of the British Universities Film & Video Council that hold an ERA+ license. This TV scheduling service allows you to record TV and radio programmes that are scheduled to be broadcast over the next seven days as well as retrieving programmes from the last seven days from a selected list of recorded channels.
Publisher
BUFVC - British Universties Film Video Council.
Cambridge Journals Online *
Access
- Direct link to Cambridge Journals Online
- Database is included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students (and the staff that support them) based at international partner institutions to access this database
Description
Cambridge Journals Digital Archive contains the full text from 170 journals, from Volume 1, Issue 1 to 1996. Please note, we only subscribe to the latest issues of some of the journals. Subjects covered include: Science and Technology, Animal Science, Agriculture, Ecology & Conservation, History, Law, Language, Linguistics and Literature, Mathematics & Computer Science, Medicine, Music & Drama, Philosophy & Religion, Physical Sciences and Politics & Economics.
Publisher
Cambridge via JISC
Independent Local Radio
Access
- Direct link to Independent Local Radio
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Audio files from four archives of Independent Local Radio from 1973 to 1996: the Independent Radio Sharing Archive (1973-1990) brings together materials originally created as the Independent Local Radio (ILR) Sharing Scheme for which those working in features, drama, music and news departments of commercial radio could offer their work to be used throughout the UK; LBC/Independent Radio News Archive (4,000 hours of content from the collections of the London Broadcasting Company/ Independent Radio News Archive, from its beginnings in 1973 up to 1995); ILR South (1300 programmes deposited by independent local radio stations in Dorset, Hampshrie and Berkshire area); Radio Research Database (this resource aims to carry a record of all current radio-centred research in the UK).
Coverage
1973-1996
Publisher
BUFVC
MediaHub
Access
- Direct link to MediaHub
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
MediaHub is the "definitive academic video, image and sound resource", enabling you to search one interface for audio, moving and still images from a number of collections. The material includes video, image and sound from Film and Sound Online, NewsFilm Online and Digital Images for Education, as well as linking out to various other restricted and unrestricted resources.
Note: you do not need to login on-campus – select Search and download via direct access when prompted. Off-campus: You may need to log in. If so, select Search and download via UK federation and choose University of the West of England from the dropdown box. This resource is for education use only.
Coverage
Early twentieth century to present day.
Publisher
Edina
News on Screen
Access
- Direct link to News on Screen
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Database of 180,000 cinemagazine & newsreel stories linked to production documents & films.
Note: Login by selecting University of the West of England from the dropdown list.
Coverage
1910-83.
Publisher
BUFVC
Newsfilm Online
Access
- Direct link to Newsfilm Online
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students based at international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Newsfilm Online comprises of over 3000 hours of news stories and programme scripts from ITN/Reuters Archives.
Note: Login by selecting University of the West of England from the dropdown list.
Coverage
1910 onwards.
Publisher
JISC
Nexis
Access
- Direct link to Nexis
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
Full text database including UK national and regional newspapers
and trade press plus many newspapers and magazines published
worldwide.
Also includes full text information covering companies, industries,
market surveys, countries and people.
Coverage
A range of European language titles are covered; other worldwide sources are English language.
Guides
Publisher
Lexis Nexis Butterworths
This Week programmes from 1956 - 1992
Access
- Direct link to This Week
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does not allow UWE students (and the staff that support them) based at international partner institutions to access this database
Description
This database provides programme information about This Week, the first ITV current affairs series, which ran from January 1956 to December 1992. It includes data on programmes made between 1978-1986, when the series was renamed TVEye. The database gives an in-depth view of the programmes in the series, including information about its personnel; information on its content, on the technology with which it was produced, and on its style. It also includes information about the documentation which supports each programme, with notes on whether it is available to researchers and where it can be found.
Note:Login by selecting University of the West of England from the dropdown list.
Coverage
1956-1992.
Publisher
BUFVC
The Times Digital Archive
Access
- Direct link to The Times Digital Archive
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
The Times Digital Archive provides convenient access to an
extraordinary library of back issues of this renowned newspaper
online.
By taking the microfilm collection of The Times (London) and
producing a high-resolution digital format with searchable images,
The Times Digital Archive represents unprecedented access to one of
the most highly regarded resources for the study of 18th century
history and onward.
Coverage
Coverage from 1785 to 1985.
Publisher
Thomson/Gale
Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive
Access
- Direct link to Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive
- Database is not included in the main library search
- The publisher does allow UWE students based at UK and international partner institutions (and the staff that support them) to access this database
Description
The Times Literary Supplement Historical Archive, 1902-2006 is a
complete online facsimile edition of every issue of one of the most
comprehensive literary publications of the 20th century. Founded in
1902, the Times Literary Supplement has been known over the past
100 years for its fine writing, literary discoveries and insightful
debate, making this digital archive an essential resource for
anyone studying, or supporting the study of, modern literature,
humanities and culture.
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Coverage
1902 to 2006.
Guides
Publisher
Cengage
Page last updated 15 May 2012