NewsBank & State Library Resource Databases

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For over 50 years, NewsBank, Inc. has been a leading provider of the world’s largest collection of reliable information. Since its inception on October 4, 1972, NewsBank has delivered extensive resources that serve the diverse research needs of public libraries, colleges, universities, schools, military and government libraries, and professionals globally.

NewsBank aggregates both current and archived information from thousands of newspaper titles, newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents, and other publications. With these comprehensive online resources, researchers can effortlessly access millions of current and archived news articles and obituaries, allowing them to find information from primary sources at local, state, regional, national, and international levels. Additionally, NewsBank provides online educational resources that align with state standards and cover all academic subjects. Its school-focused solutions include primary sources and inquiry-based projects designed to support learning, enhance research, and develop critical thinking skills.

Did you know that NewsBank also includes special reports? NewsBank's special reports focuses on topics of current interest. They include content from sources throughout the world to provide a global perspective, current and background information, statistics, maps, images, websites, and suggested search terms. New information is added daily to featured and current reports.

Access to NewsBank and other databases is available to all South Carolina State Library cardholders.  Have your library card number available when clicking on the links. Check it out today!

Upcoming Event

Cover of Reflections of South Carolina

"Reflections of South Carolina" with Robert Clark and Tom Poland

June 19, 2025, 3:00 PM

Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with writer Tom Poland and photographer Robert Clark on Thursday, June 19th, at 3:00 p.m., to explore their latest release, "Reflections of South Carolina."