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Newspapers
Basics of using newspapers
Most of us read the daily newspaper and then get rid of them. We either simply throw them away or some people might put them aside until there is enough paper to take to a recycling depot. Others will cut out articles that they want to keep for research purposes. Unless these articles are properly indexed and filed, these "clippings" will also end up in the dustbin. As in the case with periodicals, the best way to retrieve information from newspapers is to make use of proper indexing services. There are different possibilities and one has to find the best option for your particular need. Three options are:
- Internet. Some newspapers make their archives available on the Internet.
- In-house clippings collections. Specific organisations
index the newspapers to which they subscribe:
- One example in Cape Town is that of SALDRU, at the University
of Cape Town. SALDRU undertakes research in the fields of labor
economics and development in Southern Africa. Topics include labour
relations, labour market issues, training women workers, child
labor, the environment and industry, and others pertaining to
the Southern African economy and economic development. Use of
their library is available to those outside the universities on
a subscription basis. The unit has an extensive collection of
resources on the above topics, which includes a database of
newspaper articles ... covering over 300 subjects and spanning
25 years.
Membership:. If you want to become a member, make use of the following contact details to get information on the membership fees, services, etc.
Contact detail: Address SALDRU University of Cape Town, Hiddingh Campus, 31 Orange Street Cape Town 8001. - Die Burger has handed their clippings and photographs dated before 1986 to the National Library (Cape Town). Photo negatives of Die Burger are available at the Cape Archives in Roelandstreet. Information after 1986 can be found on the archive of Die Burger.
- One example in Cape Town is that of SALDRU, at the University
of Cape Town. SALDRU undertakes research in the fields of labor
economics and development in Southern Africa. Topics include labour
relations, labour market issues, training women workers, child
labor, the environment and industry, and others pertaining to
the Southern African economy and economic development. Use of
their library is available to those outside the universities on
a subscription basis. The unit has an extensive collection of
resources on the above topics, which includes a database of
newspaper articles ... covering over 300 subjects and spanning
25 years.
- Commercial indexing services. Libraries and information
centers subscribe to these.
When you require information from newspapers, contact your Librarian for help!