Students, faculty, and staff will continue to have access to newspaper articles through the Libraries’ subscription databases. Over the next year, the Libraries will transition away from direct publisher site subscriptions for several newspapers while maintaining access to their articles through library-provided resources.
What’s changing? Direct publisher site access will end for:
- The Chicago Tribune and The New York Times on December 31, 2026
- The Wall Street Journal on May 31, 2027
- The Washington Post on March 1, 2027
This research guide will help you navigate them and available coverage. Additional assistance is available from your subject librarian.
If an article isn’t available, you can request it through our Interlibrary Loan service for free.
Sign Up for a Free Chicago Public Library Card
We are teaming up with the Chicago Public Library (CPL) starting this November to help students sign up for free library cards. With a CPL card, you can enjoy free direct access to newspapers such as The New York Times, select Chicago museums, CDs, and much more. Be sure to stop by one of the locations below and bring the required documents* to get started.
- Water Tower Campus
Maguire Hall, 1st floor, One E. Pearson St.
Monday, November 2, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Water Tower Campus
Corboy, Lewis Library, 6th floor, 25 E. Pearson St.
Monday, November 9, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
- Lake Shore Campus
Loyola Information Commons, 1st floor, 6501 N. Sheridan
Thursday, November 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m.
What to bring:
- a state-issued photo identification and
- proof of Chicago address (utility bill, package label, or your dorm assignment on the ResLife Portal)
Don’t live in Chicago? We can help! Please contact our Ask a Librarian service or email cud-ref@LUC.edu for more information.
