Request A Newspaper Article
If you need help locating a newspaper article in print or online, you're in the right place!
Complete our Request a Newspaper Article form and a librarian will search for the article.
Current Newspapers
The library provides current newspapers. One copy of the Oregon Observer can be checked out for 2 weeks, all other newspapers are for in library use only.
Go to our Research & Discovery - Newspapers page for resources to access newspapers online.
| Title | Publication Frequency | Rention |
|---|---|---|
| La Comunidad | Biweekly | Keep 4 issues |
| Isthmus | Weekly | Keep 4 weeks |
| Great Dane | Biweekly | Keep 1 copy |
| Fitchburg Star | Monthly | Keep 2 years |
| Milwaukee Journal Sentinel | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| New York Times | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| Oregon Observer | Weekly | Keep 2 years |
| USA Today | M-F & Combined weekend issue | Keep 2 weeks |
| Wall Street Journal | Daily | Keep 2 weeks |
| Wisconsin State Journal | Daily | Keep 12 weeks |
Historic Newspapers
The Library also has historic newspapers on microfilm or online. Go to our Research & Discovery - Newspapers page for resources to access newspapers online.
Microfilm
We have a microfilm reader that is available to the public on a first come first serve basis.
We have the microfilm for:
- Oregon Observer, from 1881- 2016
- US Census for Dane County from 1850-1870
- US Census for Dodge County for 1850
Obituary and Marriage Index
Obituaries from 1950 to present are indexed online in the LINKcat Newspaper Index. Search for the name of the person and the day their obituary is in the newspaper will be given.
The library also maintains a physical index of marriage announcements published from 1881-1945. Ask staff for more details.