Both the current issues and the bound volumes are shelved alphabetically by title. A number of printed and electronic indexes and abstracts are also available. In addition, the Library also subscribes to some full-text journal databases which can be accessed online. For details, see Electronic Reference Center. The Library maintains a selection of local, national and international newspapers.
Current issues are on display in the newspaper reading area.
Back files of newspapers, such as The New York Times, USA Today and Washington Post are available on microform. Currently there are some 673,942 items in microforms. Microform viewing and printing equipment is also available in the Microforms Room. For details, see Electronic Reference Center. The Library maintains a number of electronic indexes and full-text periodical databases such as FirstSearch, InfoTrac ASAP databases, UnCover, etc.