If you are accessing the links on this page from off-campus, you will need to log in using your username and password (last name and last four digits of your student ID, example: smith1234 or clinton-dix1234).
It is said that newspapers are the first draft of history, and for historical and biographical research, newspaper reports are excellent sources. Newspaper reports from the day after certain events (9/11 and Pearl Harbor, for example) can be considered primary sources. Newspaper and news magazine reports also present issues in a non-technical manner because they are written for everyday people, rather than scholars and experts.
Another thing to note: If you are doing a research assignment for a class that requires "primary sources," newspaper reports of an event count. A primary source can be defined as a first-hand account from a time period that you are studying.
Depending on your research needs, and the requirements for your research project, newspapers are a valuable information source. Our newspaper databases allow you to search through dozens or hundreds of newspapers at once, whether in the United States or globally, without the hassles of pop-up ads, subscription solicitations and other things you may encounter searching a newspaper's website.
Another bonus of using our databases: sample citations can be created and downloaded.
Flipster is your library's choice for providing you with access to digital magazines that you can read on any of your electronic devices.
This guide provides information on using Flipster to access magazines selected by your librarians for your personal, professional, or research interests. This resource is available remotely to CGCC students, faculty, and staff.
In order to access Flipster you must be a currently enrolled student at CGCC, staff, or faculty, and will be prompted to sign in with a username and password from off-campus.
If you have questions about using this service or need to report a usage problem, please contact us at reference@sunycgcc.edu.
Via a computer, tablet, or phone:
Click on the Flipster link above to easily access a site where you can browse available magazines. You can then click on a magazine to view it within your browser. This means you can access Flipster from any computer, laptop, or mobile device, as long as you are connected to the Internet.
Via the Flipster app (iOS and Android):
Use the Flipster app, available through the iTunes store for the iPad and iPhone, and on the Google Play store for Android tablets (search "Flipster - Digital Magazines), to download magazines for offline reading. Simply browse and view magazines through the Flipster link on your library’s website, and select the “Open in App” option to download magazines to the app, where they can be read and managed offline.
The following subscription offers are provided courtesy of the C-GCC Library.