All newspaper titles physically held by the Library are listed on the Library's catalogue. This includes newspaper indexes.
1. Search by exact title
Use this search technique when the exact newspaper or journal title is known. For example if searching for the Northern Territory News, this is what you would do:
- Type the exact newspaper title (Northern Territory News) in the search box
- Select Title using the drop down down arrow in the All fields box
- Choose Newspaper in the Add limits box
- Click on the Find button
2. Search by keyword(s) in title
Use this search technique when the exact newspaper title is not known or only some of the words are known. For example if searching for the Australian Soccer Weekly and the known information was Australian and soccer, this is what you would do:
- Type in Australia soccer in the search box
- Select All fields in the All fields box
- Choose Newspaper in the Add limits box
- Click on the Find button
3. Search by call number
This technique saves time when you are regularly requesting the same item. For example if searching for The Canberra Times in microfilm format, this is what you would do:
- Type in the exact call number in the search box (remember to put a space between the call number prefix and the number: mfm NX 47 for The Canberra Times)
- Select Call Number using the drop down arrow in the All fields box
- Choose Newspaper in the Add limits box
- Click on the Find button
4. Search by geographic location
Use this search technique when searching for newspapers from a particular area and you don't know any titles. For example if searching for Perth newspapers, this is what you would do:
- Type in 'Perth newspapers' in the search box
- Select Subject using the drop down arrow in the All fields box
- Choose Newspaper in the Add limits box
- Click on the Find button