How to Find Real News in the Library
- Digital New York Times and Los Angeles Times This link opens in a new windowThe Library subscribes to online digital versions of the New York Times and Los Angeles Times. The library also recieves the print copy of the Los Angeles Times daily. We keep up to three months worth. You can also find past issues on microfilm in the library.
- Newspaper Source Plus This link opens in a new windowFull-text coverage of many of today's major newspapers, newswires and news magazines
- Bakersfield CalifornianThe library receives the Californian daily and keeps back issues at the circulation desk for three months. In addition, the Library keeps up to three years of back issues in storage.
Articles on News Apps
- Keep Up-to-Date with the Best News Apps on iPhone and AndroidPosted on Feb 21, 2018
Twelve great news apps you can download now! - The Best News Apps of 2017Posted Dec 20, 2017
Ranks best news app in different categories, such as best for trend followers, best for hard news, best for non-partisan news, etc. - 10 Best News Apps: Keep Up to Date with the Real StoriesPosted on Aug 27, 2017
Avoid fake news with 10 of the best news apps.
Wikipedia: Friend or Foe?
Wikipedia can be a wonderful resource, but it has a downside. Be careful to fact-check any important research you do on Wikipedia. The video below explains how to use Wikipedia effectively and what to watch out for:
How to Burst Your Filter Bubble
- Tools For Bursting Your Filter BubbleThis article lists various steps with recommended websites and apps that can help you burst your filter bubble.
Known Fake News Sites
- Fake News AlmanacThis is a list of fake news sites from Politifact.
- List of Fake News Sites-The Daily DotThis online news source has created a list of known fake news sites. This list does not include all fake news sites, but is updated fairly regularly.
- The OnionThis news site is devoted to satire. It is one of the most famous parodic news sources.
How to Detect Fake News: Four Warning Signs
