| Access News (known previously as A General Reference
File—Special Edition) is a comprehensive, Web-based news resource
consisting of full-text articles from regional, national and international
sources. Covering a broad range of topics with current and archived information,
the articles in Access News are taken from more than 700 newspapers, broadcast
transcripts and wire services, as well as 160 full-text general news and
subject-specific publications, military periodicals and more.
A wide variety of important topics
Articles in Access News cover current issues and events, as well as topics
like economics, environment, government, health and science. It also provides
news and reviews on theater, film, art, music, literature and television,
along with biographical articles on politicians, industry leaders, U.S.
presidents, actors, athletes and many others. Periodicals in this collection
cover military issues from all branches of the Armed Services, science,
history, hobbies, culture and more. Access News provides news and information
from 1991 to the present, enabling government and military personnel and their dependents
to gain perspective and research background information for current issues
and events.
Customization, an advantage only from NewsBank
Access News offers the unique ability to customize the information you
receive to meet the specific needs of government and military libraries.
For example, you may choose to expand coverage in the area of statistics,
science and health journals, the nation’s capital, information on
business or international news. Access News offers:
- News and information carefully selected from more than 700 newspapers, wire services, broadcast transcripts, periodicals and more
- Graphics associated with articles including maps, illustrations, charts and tables
- Daily headlines
- New articles added each day
- Maps of the world
- Comprehensive coverage across all topics and subject areas
- Unique regional perspectives on local, national and international issues
- News and reviews of the arts, including theater, film, music, literature and television
- Coverage of names in the news
- Information on military strategies, training, law, equipment and technology
- Two search levels catering to the skill levels of both novice and experienced users
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