About Us

NewsBank, inc. has been a premier information provider for more than 45 years. Our comprehensive resources meet the diverse research needs of public libraries, colleges and universities, schools, military and government libraries, and professionals around the world.

NewsBank consolidates current and archived information from thousands of newspaper titles, as well as newswires, web editions, blogs, videos, broadcast transcripts, business journals, periodicals, government documents and other publications. Using these online resources, researchers in libraries around the world can easily explore tens of millions of current and archived news articles and obituaries in order to pinpoint information from primary sources at the local, state, regional, national and international levels. NewsBank also offers online educational resources covering all academic curricula. Aligned with state standards and targeting all subject areas, NewsBank’s school-focused solutions include primary sources and inquiry-based projects that support learning, enhance research and help develop critical thinking skills.

NewsBank's Readex division offers authoritative digital editions of historical collections, including the acclaimed Archive of Americana, for exploring centuries of history, literature, culture and daily life.

Beyond the library, professionals of all kinds can use NewsBank resources to access useful information of value to their organizations.

NewsBank's content is derived via partnerships with leading news providers worldwide. These publishers are offered extensive, turnkey media services – including hosting, distribution and e-commerce – that enable them to leverage their current and archived content online to generate additional revenue in established markets while driving more traffic and extending their brand.