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No. The library's resources are available if you want to use them, but you can search for appropriate sources in any way you want.
Many news sites will limit the number of articles you can view for free (e.g., 5 per month) or will limit how long an article is freely available after it's published (e.g., free for 2 weeks). If you find an interesting article, remember to save it to a PDF just in case it drops behind a paywall. You can also try locating the article in Factiva.
Sometimes the information about an article is changed slightly when it is entered into the library's databases. Often it is the title that is a bit different. In cases like this, we recommend searching for the author's name instead of the article title.
Starting in 2022, Associated Students UCSD and UC San Diego Library have partnered to bring complimentary NYTimes.com access to current students, faculty, and staff. For instructions on how to get your subscription, see our Newspaper LibGuide.
The NYT site recommends using the print feature on your web browser to print or save to PDF. If you're using the NYT app, click the Share button, copy the link to a browser and use the print feature on your browser.
