Please join us to learn how to conduct current and historical newspaper research in NewsBank: America's Historical Newspapers. In this webinar, NewsBank representatives Kim Saunders and Deb Scott will demonstrate tips and search strategies for using this incredible resource which includes The State [Columbia, S.C.] from 1891-present and The Charleston Post and Courier [Charleston, S.C.] from 1800-present, as well as many other South Carolina and U.S. newspapers. NewsBank is available to all South Carolina residents, 18 and over, with a South Carolina State Library card.

Topics covered may include:

• Introduction and quick overview of America’s News South Carolina
• What is included in NewsBank
• How to search the source list for specific titles and how to determine dates  and formats.
• How to search the full collection
• How to use the historical archives
• How to save, print, download, email, and cite newspaper articles
• How to gain remote access to these rich resources with a free State Library card
• Overview of the value of newspaper information for patrons and students
• How other libraries and end-users are using these resources
• State Library staff will also be on hand to assist attendees with conducting initial searches and tips for locating South Carolina-specific content.

The South Carolina State Library welcomes people of all abilities to participate in our programs. If you need a reasonable accommodation in order to take part (please contact two weeks in advance), or have questions please contact Virginia Pierce at vpierce@statelibrary.sc.gov or (803) 734-8646. Close captioning is available.

The South Carolina State Library is the primary administrator of federal and state support for the state's libraries. Headquartered in Columbia, S.C., the Library is funded by the state of South Carolina, by the federal government through the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and other sources.