Our libraries are rich in resources such as local newspapers and magazines. There are many library users who value the opportunity to look up their ancestors and uncover long-forgotten stories of local people and places. The aim is to build up a comprehensive archive of local newspapers by microfilming papers that are 'in peril'. This project ensures improved access to, and long-term survival of, Britain's newspaper heritage and has been expanded to include all of the other regions in the United Kingdom and Ireland. An updated listing of local newspaper holdings in the region is in preparation.
Newspapers are invaluable and irreplacable sources of local and national history.
As a result of Newsplan library-users will be able to access articles, pictures and information that was previously destined to languish and eventually deteriorate.