Library FAQ

We do have access to The New York Times, as well as many other newspapers, magazines, and journals. There are three New York Times database selections you can access based on your needs. Read below for more information.

1. New York Times online (nytimes.com) includes media, interactive features, and stories. You can sign up for digital access to the New York Times website by following these instructions. For this access, you must have a @csusm.edu email address.
2. New York Times (Historical Collection) provides full-page and article images, including the NY Daily Times (1851-1857). The most recent four years are not included in this historical collection and can be searched through ProQuest Direct, LexisNexis, or Factiva.
3. New York Times (Current, 1980 - Present) includes articles from the New York Times from 1980 to the present. For articles before 1980, see the New York Times (Historical Collection) Database.

To get access to the New York Times from the Library homepage, follow the instructions below:

From the CSUSM Library Homepage, click on Databases A-Z.

Search alphabetically by selecting the letter N.

Scroll down and you will find three options for accessing the New York Times. Select the New York Times Online for access through the NYT online site. You will be prompted to set up a NYT account using your CSUSM email.

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