CO150 Resources
Political Magazines
The Economist
Call #: HG 11 .E2
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 06/30/1990 - present; Full-text 07/07/1990 - present
Web site: http://www.economist.com
Description: Offers reporting, commentary, and analysis on world politics, finance, and business trends. Also covers science and technology, literature and the arts. Founded more than 150 years ago "to support the cause of free trade" and read in more than 180 countries, this easy-to-read weekly is well respected and authoritative for information on "world politics, global business, finance and economics, science and technology, and the arts." The magazine includes 16 news categories, including summaries on politics and business, short articles on world leaders, science, technology, finance and economics, surveys of countries and regions, obituaries, etc. The back of each issue includes handy economic, financial, and market indicators. (Gwyneth H. Crowley, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0013-0613 [Ulrich’s])
The New Republic: A Journal of Politics and the Arts
Call #: AP 2 .N624
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 01/02/1961 - present; Full-text 05/07/1990 - present
Web site: http://www.tnr.com
Description: Commentary on current political, social, economic and cultural issues in the US and around the world.The New Republic has found its niche as an inside-the-Beltway publication and is in a position to "cover issues before they hit the mainstream." The articles are readable and to the point. Although some might deplore the lack of partisan fervor in this publication, its evenhanded coverage of the issues confronting the United States has gained it "the loyalty of influential readers on all points of the political spectrum." Its neutrality of opinion should be considered a positive attribute by libraries seeking a balanced collection. (Kara L. Robinson, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0028-6583 [Ulrich’s])
National Review: A Journal of Fact and Opinion
Call #: AP 2 .N3545
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 01/17/1975 - present; Full Text: 01/17/1975 - present
Web site: http://www.nationalreview.com (offers abstracts to the current issue)
Description: Discusses national and international issues from a conservative viewpoint; includes books, arts, and manners. National Review remains happily conservative, although it will occasionally strike at its own, as in David Frum's recent article about "Unpatriotic Conservatives." That kind of rare surprise aside, National Review maintains the verve and sting that have long been its hallmarks and continues to take the left to task in numerous articles. In addition to pointedly right-wing editorials, each issue features a number of short articles on items of current interest, a longer feature article, and reviews of the arts. (Kara L. Robinson, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0028-0038 [Ulrich’s])
Time
Call #: AP 2 .T37
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 01/02/1984 - present; Full Text: 05/07/1990 - present
Web site: http://www.time.com/time
Description: Reviews the news of the week and provides in-depth analyses. Selecting among the three major U.S. newsweeklies is largely a matter of personal preference. Time continues to tweak its appearance, and occasionally one wonders where the news in this newsmagazine went. Special features, such as its recent anniversary issue that featured "80 Days that Changed the World," add value and interest. The "Your Time" section at the back of the magazine includes often useful and enlightening information on health, family, technology, and money. Time remains a publication to which all libraries should subscribe. (Kara L. Robinson, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0040-781X [Ulrich’s])
Newsweek
Call #: AP 2 .N6772
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 01/02/1984 - present; Full Text: 01/01/1990 - present
Web site: http://www.newsweek.com
Description: Reports on current political, national and international business and economic, and cultural events. Analyzes trends in society, the arts, lifestyles, celebrities, technology, and health through articles and commentary. For readers, the choice between Newsweek, Time, and U.S. News & World Report is largely one of personal preference. These three publications are similar in format and content (frequently all three will have the same topic as their cover story). Which Newsweek features are unique? The "Perspectives" page, full of humorous quotes and editorial cartoons that trigger smiles and thought, is one of a kind. Another unique feature is "Conventional Wisdom," which looks at trends or topics in the news and gives them a thumbs up or down. (Kara L. Robinson, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0028-9604 [Ulrich’s])
The Atlantic Monthly
Call #: AP 2 .A79
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing: 01/01/1956 - present; Full Text: 01/01/1993 - present
Web site: http://www.theatlantic.com
Description: Provides insight and commentary on the latest social and political issues. Renowned writers contribute an array of interesting articles on many subjects in this attractive publication. One issue examined includes "Russia is Finished," written by an author of travel books who lived in Russia. The accompanying pictures are amazing and visually support the story. Another delightful article covers the lost-and-found department at New York City's Grand Central Terminal, revealing that 15,000 items are turned in annually with 56 percent being recovered. Short stories, poetry, the arts, and travel are also covered. The Atlantic Monthly should be offered in high school and in most other libraries. (Susan G. Baird, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 1072-7825 [Ulrich’s])
Congressional Digest
Call #: JK 1 .C65
Browse: Academic Search Premier: Indexing & Full Text: 10/01/1921 – present
Web site: http://www.congressionaldigest.com (not much content online as of spring 2005)
Description: Features the major issues and controversies in the Congress, pro and con. This journal provides in-depth coverage of the pros and cons of public-policy issues. Using a single-theme format, each issue includes a series of background articles on the topic, followed by a "Pro & Con" section that serves as a forum for various viewpoints on that topic. The overall result is a well-balanced treatment of currently important and often controversial issues. Congressional Digest will appeal to a wide audience, including laypersons seeking greater understanding of current events and students writing research papers. (Nancy J. Becker & Cheryl LaGuardia, Magazines for Libraries; ISSN: 0010-5899 [Ulrich’s])
Newspapers
Watch a Tutorial about how to track these newspapers down in Lexis/Nexis Academic.
The New York Times
Call # AN 1 .N4 (Latest issues kept until microfilm received; 1851-present on microfilm)
Full-text online via Proquest Historical Newspapers 1851-2001
Full-text online via Lexis/Nexis Academic (1980-present)
Web site: http://www.nytimes.com
Washington Post
Call #: AN .W33 (Only latest two weeks kept; Microfilm of 1982-1999)
Full-text online via Lexis/Nexis Academic (1977-present)
Web site: http://www.washingtonpost.com
The Times (London)
Call #: AN .T5 (Latest issues kept until microfilm received; 1785-present on microfilm)
Full-text online via Lexis/Nexis Academic (1985-present)
Web site: http://www.timesonline.co.uk
The Denver Post
Call #: AN .D4 (Latest issues kept until microfilm received; 1894-present on microfilm)
Full-text online via Lexis/Nexis Academic (1994-present)
Web site: http://www.denverpost.com
Fort Collins Coloradoan
Call #: AN .F64 (Latest issues kept until microfilm received.)
Web site: http://www.coloradoan.com
Archives searchable online from 1999-present, but you must pay to view the full-text online. You may search the online archives, and then look for the article on the library microfilm in the journal room. OR...better yet, if you have a public library card from Fort Collins, you can access the archives for free.
The Rocky Mountain Collegian
Call #: LD 1157.8 .C65 (Latest issues kept until microfilm received.)
Web site: http://www.collegian.com
Full-text online via Lexis/Nexis Academic (February 2, 1998-present) (NOTE: Access to certain freelance articles and other features within this publication (i.e. photographs, classifieds, etc...) may not be available.)
e-Comment: News for and about Colorado State’s Faculty and Staff
Web site: http://comment.colostate.edu
Archives searchable online from November 1995-present.
Your Hometown Paper
Many local newspapers will have some sort of online presence. More information about CSU Libraries access to newspapers can be found here: http://lib.colostate.edu/research/newspapers/ (Provided by Lou Anderson, a friendly and helpful Librarian in charge of the newspaper collection.)
Tips
USING MICROFILM: If you are going to use microfilm to view back issues of newspapers, you may want to ask for assistance the first time you try it. Go to the Information Desk on the main floor of the library and ask them for help. It isn’t terribly hard to do, but it may save you time in the long run to have someone show you the first time. Give microfilm a chance!
JOURNAL/MAGAZINE LOCATIONS: Roughly two years worth of journals are kept up in the journal room on the second floor of the library. After two years, they are bound together with a hard cover and moved to the Moveable Shelves area of the lower level. Very old issues of journals are sometimes moved to Storage, but you can use the Request/Hold button in SAGE to have them brought to Morgan Library.
Journals are in Call Number order (NOT alphabetical order): The call number assigned to a journal remains the same throughout the entire run of years (in the journal room or moveable shelves). If you need help tracking down a journal in the library, please ask.
Where are the current issues of newspapers in the library? Here's a little map to show you where the current issues of newspapers are located. Second floor, journal room, north end.
Off-campus Access
If you want to use the databases from off campus, you will need a library PIN to gain access. If you're setting this up for the first time, pick something you'll remember. Check out the tutorial for setting up a PIN.
P.S. If you've forgotten your PIN (INVALID PIN error message), stop by or call the Loan/Reserve desk (491-1842) and ask them to "reset" your PIN. If you get the error message saying "Sorry, cannot access patron record," try typing in your CSU Identification Number again with no spaces or dashes.