News and Transcript Resources: Fact Sheet (CRS Report for Congress)
| Release Date |
Revised March 2, 2017 |
| Report Number |
R44190 |
| Report Type |
Report |
| Authors |
Maria A. Kreiser, Reference Librarian |
| Source Agency |
Congressional Research Service |
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Summary:
Searching for news items can sometimes be challenging. Despite the apparent ease of free online
resources like Google News, there is a significant amount of news coverage (especially older or
fee-based content) that is not freely available online, and which may be difficult to find. Although
dozens of databases exist that contain news articles and transcripts, their content is often available
only with a paid subscription, and they may be overwhelming to navigate if the user is not
familiar with them. In addition, access to subscription news databases in congressional offices
varies, depending on the congressional chamber, the individual office, or a committee’s
subscription selections.
This fact sheet is designed to assist congressional offices with locating current and recent news
articles and transcripts. It contains brief descriptions of Library of Congress (LOC) news
resources (available in the Congressional Research Service [CRS’s] and other Library Reading
Rooms), selected subscription news resources, broadcast news transcript resources, radio and
television news resources, directories for online news sites, and contact information for further
assistance. It also includes locations of where subscription databases can be accessed (e.g., House
and Senate offices, House and Senate Libraries, CRS La Follette Reading Room); some House
and Senate offices or committees may also subscribe to these or other paid databases.
This fact sheet does not include resources for searching historical (archival) news. For additional
assistance, please contact CRS or the Library’s Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading
Room.
