Newspapers are an invaluable resource when researching events and individuals. In some cases, newspaper articles are the only record of historical events. In this introductory workshop, you will learn how to use newspaper articles as sources for your research projects.  The following topics will be explored: 

• When to consider using newspapers for research 

• Newspapers as primary sources 

• Tips for using newspaper collections 

• Newspapers available through OU Libraries

• Newspapers available through the Oklahoma Historical Society

Presenters: Kristal Boulden, Social Sciences Librarian and Laurie Scrivener, History & Area Studies Librarian. 

This workshop is part of the OU Libraries Graduate Student Research Retreat. Find more events at https://libraries.ou.edu/researchretreat.