Get full access to today's articles from your local newspaper through the online version of The Mercury News. Headlines are updated throughout the day and readers may enjoy local, national, and world news. Read the latest articles about business, technology, sports, etc. or review editorials, obituaries, and much more. Full-text articles including articles from the Associated Press may be available as far back as 2006.
Please Note: The Mercury News requires users to be 18 or older. The Mercury News asks users under the age of 18 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to The Mercury News Terms of Use and The Mercury News Privacy Policy. By following the link above to access The Mercury News, you certify that you are 18 or older, and that if you are under the age of 18 years, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the The Mercury News Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
When accessing The Mercury News link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to The Mercury News site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the Terms of Use for other websites. By proceeding, you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of The Mercury News website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
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Mercury News Online, The (2006-Current) Newspapers
Mercury News, The (1985-Recent) Newspapers 
Provides current, full-text articles written by Mercury News staff on local news, business, sports, front, editorials and obituaries. Excludes freelance and AP articles as well as classifieds and other ads. Available in the NewsBank database. Please Note: The latest issues are sometimes posted after a delay on the vendor's side.
New York Times, The (Current Issues) Newspapers
The New York Times Online is available in three editions: English, Spanish and Chinese. Click on ESPAÑOL or 中文 on top of the New York Times website to access the Spanish or Chinese edition. Headlines are updated throughout the day. Lending Information. FAQ.
Accessing The New York Times
- Redemption Code limit: 24 hours access. After 24 hours you can return to this page and redeem another access code.
- To use the app:
- First redeem your code through the library website.
- Then follow the prompts to log in or sign up in the browser.
- Once you've signed in on the browser, you can switch to the app and sign in with the same New York Times account.
- The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center, opens a new window.
For articles from 1851 to three years previous to the current year, visit the New York Times Historical Archive.
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
New York Times: The Athletic Newspapers
Access New York Times The Athletic
The Athletic provides high-quality local, national and international news coverage of professional and collegiate sports teams. Read The Athletic for personalized journalism and in-depth analysis across all major sports leagues and markets.
- Redeem the code for 24-hour access to this resource. You’ll first need to log in to your New York Times account or register for one.
- Then navigate to The Athletic in the New York Times website menu.
- To access in the app, first redeem the access code and login in a browser, then switch to the app.
- The New York Times recommends using the newest version of the Chrome browser for the best loading and browsing experience. More information on this topic can be found in the New York Times Help Center.
Please Note: The New York Times (NYT) requires users to be 13 or older. The NYT also asks users age 13-17 to obtain parental or legal guardian consent to the NYT Terms of Service and NYT Privacy Policy. By following the link below to access the NYT, you certify that you are 13 or older, and that if you are 13-17 years old, that you have obtained the consent of your parent or legal guardian to the NYT terms of service and privacy policy.
When accessing the New York Times link, you will be leaving the Santa Clara County Library District website and directed to the New York Times site. This service is provided at no charge to Santa Clara County Library District patrons. Please be aware that policies that apply to the Library and its website may not be the same as the terms of use for other websites. By proceeding you agree to accept and assume all risks and responsibilities for the losses and damages that may arise from your use of the New York Times website and release the Santa Clara County Library District from all liability.
Opposing Viewpoints (Gale In Context)
This online resource covers today's hot button social issues, from capital punishment to immigration to marijuana. You will find pro/con viewpoints, reference articles, primary sources, interactive maps, infographics, and more. The full-text articles that are available cover current events, news and commentary, economics, environmental issues, political science, and more, which make it great for speech and debate classes or for research assignments. Watch Oppossing Viewpoints tutorial.
PressReader: Digital Kiosk of Newspapers & Magazines with Worldwide Coverage Magazines Newspapers
Full view of newspapers and magazines from 120+ countries with 60+ languages including publications from Europe, Latin America, Asia, the Middle East, Canada, and the United States. Includes up to 3 months of back coverage. For details, see the Lending Information or watch the PressReader tutorial. Note: If you are accessing PressReader from outside the library, click the "Sign In button " on the top right which looks like a person within a circle, right corner. In the sign in window that comes up click on "Library and Group", then select "Santa Clara County Library District" and enter your Library Card Number and PIN for full access to PressReader.
Wall Street Journal Online, The Newspapers
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) was founded in 1889, and is considered one of the leading financial newspapers for business news and information including topics such as automotive, aerospace, oil, entertainment, and more. Read articles from the current issue and previous 4 years about industries in America and around the world, and how current events affect economies. Please Note: Free library access includes only The Wall Street Journal and does not include Barron's, MarketWatch, or IBD publications.
- New users will need to create an account with WSJ.
- After 3 days, return to this page to redeem a new 3-day access. Then log in as an existing user with the same username and password you originally created.
Wall Street Journal, The (1984 – Present) Newspapers
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) is considered one of the leading financial newspapers for business news and information. Full-text articles from issues dating back to 1984 are available in this archive.
To access the latest issue of the Wall Street Journal:
- Click on "Publications."
- Select the Wall Street Journal Eastern edition or Wall Street Journal (Online) edition.
- The first item on the list will display the latest available issue. Click the link to go to the latest articles available.
- Note: The articles display by "Page order." You can also sort by "Reverse page order."
- Adjust the date to view articles from a different issue.