Newspapers

Guardian and Observer

The Guardian (1821–2003) and The Observer (1791–2003) are the first British titles to join ProQuest’s acclaimed Historical

Newsbank and world newspapers

The opportunity to subscribe to Access UK and Ireland newspapers; Access World News; and Business UK

Newsuk

NewsUK is an online service which combines, in a single database, an extensive collection of national newspapers, regional

PressDisplay

Library PressDisplay.com - provided to the MLA by Swets - is an online newspaper portal which offers over 600 newspapers from 74

UKPressOnline

A century and more of the Daily Mirror and Express pages and editions, from launch to today, all as-published and free-text

Responsibilities transfer

From 1st October 2011, this site will not be updated, so please treat it as the static archive it is. This is because <a target="_Blank" href="http://www.artscouncil.org.uk/">Arts Council England</a> has now taken over museums and libraries responsibilities. <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/">The National Archives</a> has assumed responsibility for strategic leadership of the Archives sector. Arts Council responsibilities will also now include the Renaissance programme, Museum Accreditation, and Library Development, together with cultural property services such as Export Licensing and the Acceptance in Lieu scheme. The National Archives has assumed responsibility for providing strategic leadership to the archives sector and advising government on its development. The MLA is now winding down, with a skeleton staff remaining until May 2012 to complete the management of existing Renaissance contracts, complete outstanding financial and contractual arrangements and prepare for the appointment of a liquidator. This website will remain live until 31st March so that the public still has full access to the material on it – good practice case studies, toolkits, guidance and a range of other publications. Continue reading