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There are seven subscription websites which contain online newspapers, journals, directories etc, published in India.These websites, and additional websites, may also contain newspapers etc published in Britain which contain references to people and events in India.

The access is restricted to Library Card holders of participating libraries, including the following National Libraries (noting there is generally a residential requirement): [https://auth.nls.uk/ldc/ Scotland], [httphttps://www.llgc.org.uk/index.php?id=otherresourcesadiscover/other-resources/subscriptions-and-other-z resources/ Wales], [httphttps://www.nla.gov.au/appresearch-guides/eresources/list/licenced/e -at-the-national-library Australia(click on Explore the eResources portal)], [http://www2.sl.nsw.gov.au/databases/athome.cfm State Library of NSW], and many University Libraries. Cardholders may view some, or all these websites on their own computers, depending on which websites their Libraries provide access to. The British Library’s [http://wwwelectronicresources.bl.uk/eresourcessfxlcl41/dbstptitlesaz/eresourcesa.html londb Find Electronic resources & journals in our reading roomsResources] indicates that the ''Times of India—1838-2001'', ECCO, Eighteenth Century Journals, 19th Century Periodicals and 17th and 18th Century Burney Collection may be viewed online in the [[British Library]] Reading Rooms. However, the Making of the Modern World does not appear to be available at the British Library. (June 2010March 2017). Making of the Modern World may be accessed remotely by resident card holders of the National Libraries of Scotland and Australia. The ''Times of India—1838-2001'' , an option in Proquest Historical Newspapers may be accessed remotely by resident cardholders of the State Library of NSW, and the [https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/search-discover/free-journals-databases-ebooks State Library of Victoria]. The [http://www.nli.ie/en/eresources.aspx National Library of Ireland] provides access to some websites in its Reading Rooms.

==Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO)==A part of Gale. Product Category: Primary Sources.Product Sub Category: [httphttps://gdcwww.gale.com/productsintl/primary-sources/eighteenth-century-collections-online/ Eighteenth Century Collections Online (ECCO)]==A part of Gale Digital Collections.

The following volumes relating to India have been notedin the past. Additional volumes appear to be added on an ongoing basisCurrent availability unknown.

==19th Century UK Periodicals==[httphttps://gdcwww.gale.com/productsintl/c/19th-century-uk-periodicals-series-2part-empire/ ii 19th Century UK Periodicals, Part II: Empire: Travel and Anthropology, Economics, Missionary, and Colonial]==. <br>A part of [httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/product-highlightsintl/generalprimary-referencesources/gale-historical-newspapersGale Primary Sources/gale-newsvault.aspx Gale NewsVaultHistorical Newspapers]

The following publications relating to India have been noted:in the past. Current availability unknown.

==The Making of the Modern World==[httphttps://gdcwww.gale.com/productsintl/c/the-making-of-the-modern-world-the-goldsmiths-kress-library-of-economic-literature-1450part-1850/ i The Making of the Modern World]==''': Part I: The Goldsmiths'-Kress Library of Economic Literature , 1450-1850''']. <br> A part of Gale Digital Collections. Product Category: [https://www.gale.com/intl/primary-sources Primary Sources] Product Sub Category: The Making of the Modern World.

The following directories relating to India have been notedin the past. Current availability unknown:

==Proquest Historical Newspapers, ''Times of India—1838-2001 '' option== '''Note''': The [httphttps://wwwsearch.proquestfibis.com/en-USorg/catalogsfrontis/databasesbin/detail/pq-hist-newsaps_browse_sources.shtml Proquest Historical Newspapersphp?mode=browse_components&id=432&s_id=103 FIBIS database]contains transcribed birth, marriage and death notices for the period 1862-1930 from the ''Times of India—1838-2001 India'' option==.

The other libraries know to have this option are University Libraries, which generally but not always, allow visitors to access online sevices at the Library, and includeso always confirm. Include:*England: [http://www.liblibguides.cam.ac.uk/electronicresources/newspapersaz.php#archives ?a=t Cambridge University]. This [http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/eresourcesblog/?p=295 blog] gives more details. [http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/admissions/index.html Private It is believed private researchers] can apply for access to the Library to consult the [http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/itfacilities electronic resources]. Cambridge University also has a full run of microfilms (with minor exceptions). The coverage of these films is more complete than the digitisation.<ref name=email/> [http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/home University of Oxford] also has the ''Times of India Historical Archive'', according to [http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/finding-resources Oxford University Library Finding resources], under the link OxLIP+, Database, (letter T). Apply for a [http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/services/admissions/procedure OUL Reader's Card]*Australia: [http://www.lib.monash.edu.au/databases/3024375.html Monash University], Victoria. Visitors may [http://wwwDatabase is catalogued under P for Proquest.lib.monash.edu.au/services/ Check whether visitors.html can access this particular database, as access services] at the Librarycan vary.*Canada: [httphttps://wwwguides.library.ualberta.ca/databases/browse_by_type/indexaz.cfmphp?typea=Newspapers&description=Newspapers p University of Alberta], licensed for "use of the University of Alberta community only"; [httphttps://resourceguides.library.utoronto.ca/eir/digitalrightsc.cfmphp?catkeyg=250735&p=7352797 1671637#s-lg-box-5094007 University of Toronto]

=='''Update''' 2020/01. The British Newspaper Archive, and [[Findmypast]] (both pay websites) have both introduced a ''Times of India'' database 1861-1888 (as at 2020/01/31), planned to extend to 1889, with details in a [httphttps://www.readexbritishnewspaperarchive.comco.uk/readextitles/product.cfm?product=307 South Asian Newspapers, 1864times-of-1922india BNA]==Also called the '''World Newspaper Archive: South Asian Newspapers''', or '''WNA: South Asian Newspapers'''link.

==South Asian Newspapers, 1864-1922==[https://www.readex.com/content/south-asian-newspapers-1864-1922 South Asian Newspapers, 1864-1922]<br>Also called the '''World Newspaper Archive: South Asian Newspapers''', or '''WNA: South Asian Newspapers'''<br>Part of [httphttps://www.readex.com/readexcontent/index.cfm?content=343 world-newspaper-archive Readex World Newspaper Archive], a division of Newsbank

This [httphttps://statstitlelist.newsbankreadex.com/source/servlet/index.htmlView?operationlist=South%20Asian%20Newspapers,%2C%201864-1922 link] advises the relevant newspapers

*UK **This database is available at the [[British Library]] in the Reading Rooms. The only known institution with access is British Library link [httphttps://www.northumbria.acbl.uk/sdhelp/academic/sass/about/humanities/history/research/resources/?view=Standard readex-conditions-of-use Readex Conditions of Use] indicates that the British Library's '''Reader Pass holders are able to to remotely access this database on their computers at home, and provides the access link'''. Remote access specifically '''excludes''' patrons who access the resource through a school, school library, corporation, business or other organization.**Previously the only other known institution with access was Northumbria University, Newcastle UK] with access for students and staff ONLYonly, and not available to visitors. Due to licensing restrictions Possibly this database is [http://www.northumbria.ac.uk/sd/central/library/about/membership/visitors NOT no longer available to visitors]<br>:Researchers in the UK who want to access this , although there is a database could enquire "NewsBank InfoWeb" "a selection of Historical Newspapers from Cambridge and Oxford University Libraries, both of which have access to around the Times of India database, whether world" from the South Asia Newspapers database is under considerationsame supplier.

2017 update: Publications from this database are now available through the [[Online books#National Digital Library of India, NDL|National Digital Library of India, NDL]], but it is currently unclear whether there are any restrictions accessing the South Asia Archive publications, or whether the books available are the complete South Asia Archive database. ==17th and 18th Century Burney Collection Newspapers== [httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/product-highlightsintl/historyc/17th-and-18th-century-burney-collection-newspapers-.aspx collection 17th and 18th Century Burney Newspapers Collection Newspapers]== <br>A part of Gale. Product Category Primary Sources. Series [httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/product-highlightsintl/generalprimary-referencesources/gale-historical-newspapers/gale-newsvault.aspx Gale NewsVaultHistorical Newspapers]

Although this Collection is mainly English newspapers, it includes has in the past included the following, but current availability unknown.

*[httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/intl/c/the-times.aspx/ -digital-archive The Times Digital Archive 1785-2010]. Access to the Times Archive also appears to be available with various [https://mynews.secure.force.com/webjourney/webj_subscription?url=http%253A%252F%252Fwww.thetimes.co.uk%252Ftto%252Farchive%252F current subscriptions] to the ''Times'' . In England, holders of some county or borough library cards have access, see [[Miscellaneous tips]].*[httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/intl/homec/the-telegraph-historical-archive.aspx The Telegraph Historical Archive, 1855-2000] *[httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/intl/primary-sources/british-library-newspapers.aspx British Library Newspapers] with five modules. [[FamilySearch Centres]] provide access to probably what is the first module.*[httphttps://www.gale.cengage.co.ukcom/product-highlightsintl/historyc/illustrated-london-news.aspx -historical-archive Illustrated London News Historical Archive 1842-2003]. This database is also available on [[findmypast]] and the British Newspaper Archive, refer below.These four websites are part of [http://gale.cengage.co.uk/product-highlights/general-reference/gale-historical-newspapers/gale-newsvault.aspx Gale NewsVault]*[http://proquest.libguides.com/parliamentary/commons U.K. Parliamentary Papers], part of Proquest*[http://www.irishnewsarchive.com Irish Newspaper Archives] is available as a subscription website through subscribing libraries. It is also a [https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/sign_up1.php pay site]. Currently (October 2012) it contains 23 titles, mainly from the 1900s, but with some earlier publications dating back to the 1700s

Five :The above four websites are part of [https://www.gale.com/intl/primary-sources/historical-newspapers Gale Primary Sources/ Gale Historical Newspapers] *[http://proquest.libguides.com/parliamentary/commons U.K. Parliamentary Papers], part of Proquest. Some libraries may catalogue it under its part title, House of Commons Parliamentary Papers, if they do not subscribe to the House of Lords module. '''There are several modules included in the U.K. Parliamentary Papers database and institutional purchases and subscriptions vary'''. The main modules (as at 2020/01) are Hansard, 1803-2005 (included with all packages); House of Commons 18th, 19th, and 20th Century (3 separate modules); House of Commons 21st Century (3 parts) being Module 1 (2005-2010), Module 2 (2010-2015), Module 3 (2015-2022); House of Lords, 1800-1910. Some libraries subscribe for certain date ranges only, as an example, NL Australia subscribes for House of Commons to 1900, and House of Lords to 1805, whereas SL NSW subscribes for all years for the database "House of Commons Parliamentary Papers". The description of the database will perhaps indicate what is included. If no details are provided, once you have access to the above six databases database, on the Advanced Search page by trying certain date ranges you should be able to work out what is not available to you, or enquire from your providing library. *The Guardian 1821-2003 (part of ProQuest Historical Newspapers). Available at the British Library.*[http://www.irishnewsarchive.com Irish Newspaper Archives] is available as a subscription website through subscribing libraries. It is also a [https://www.irishnewsarchive.com/sign_up1.php pay site]. Currently (January 2020) it contains approximately 70 titles, mainly from the 1900s, but not currently with some earlier publications dating back to the Telegraph 1700s.*The Irish Times 1859-2013, part of [https://www.proquest.com/products-services/pq-hist-news.html ProQuest Historical Newspapers]. All the above databases may be viewed online in the [[British Library]] Reading Rooms, but some may be restricted to London.

*ProQuest Historical Newspapers: Chinese Newspapers Collection. The English language Chinese newspapers contained in the database are listed in the [httphttps://asia.library.cornell.edu/accollections/wason/Chinachina/databases/data_for_ch_newspapers newspapers Cornell University Resources China/Databases/ Newspapers page], including ''The North-China Herald'', also available in other databases, see below. Available The Proquest database is available in the UK at Oxford University, but '''not''' currently (20162018/103) at the British Library; in the USA at some universities, including Cornell. Check with the libraries for visitor access. In Australia this database may be accessed remotely with a State Library of NSW library card; and a State Library of Victoria library card, where the database appears to lack the word Proquest. *ProQuest Historical Newspapers: South China Morning Post—1903-1998. Published in Hong Kong. This database does not appear to be widely available, but has been noted at Yale University Library, USA, and University of Southern California, USA. In Australia this database may be accessed remotely with a State Library of Victoria library card (the database appears to lack the word Proquest). *From Brill, two databases**[https://primarysources.brillonline.com/browse/north-china-herald-online The North China Herald Online 1850-1940]. A weekly publication. Availability includes the libraries of Oxford University; Cambridge University UK (restricted to staff/students); Melbourne University (Australia) (including walk-in users on the Library premises); *: An example of an edition [https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-61327485/view?partId=nla.obj-61327499#page/n0/mode/1up ''The North-China Herald'' February 9, 1932] National Library of Australia.**[https://primarysources.brillonline.com/browse/north-china-daily-news North China Daily News Online 1869-1940]. In Australia this database may be accessed remotely with a National Library of Australia card.*:It appears these two newspapers were from the same publisher in Shanghai, the first a weekly edition from 1850, the second a daily edition from 1 January 1864 (note other 1864 dates have also been seen): These two databases, with slightly expanded dates, are also available from a Chinese source, CNBKSY.com platform, [which possibly may be connected with Shanghai Library] see [https://cdlib.org/cdlinfo/2017/08/01/new-tier-2-licensed-resource-north-china-daily-news/ New Tier 2 Licensed Resource – North-China Daily News] University of California Digital Library. This database also includes ''The North-China Desk Hong List'' (1872~1941) and ''The Chinese Shipping List & Advertiser'' (1862~1872).:''The North-China Herald'' 1850-1926 appears to be available on the American pay website NewspaperArchive.com. The number of issues available online is unknown. *[https://www.gale.com/binaries/content/assets/gale-us-en/primary-sources/archives-unbound/primary-soruces-archives-unbound_19th-century-english-language-journals-from-the-far-east.pdf 19th Century English-Language Journals From The Far East] part of Gale Primary Sources - Archives Unbound- [https://www.gale.com/intl/primary-sources/archives-unbound-asian-studies Asian Studies]. The database Archives Unbound is available at the British Library, but check the availability of this specific, (and the following) modules.:In addition, there are many other modules such as:Chinese Maritime Customs Service: The Customs’ Gazette, 1869-1913:Shanghai Municipal Council: The Municipal Gazette, 1908-1940*Japan Times Archives (1897-2014). [http://www.eastview.com/Files/EVJapanTimesDa.pdf Details from Eastview.com]. This database is known to be available at the British Library and at Oxford University Library, and currently perhaps elsewhere. Available in the USA at Yale University, (2016and probably elsewhere) and in New Zealand at the University of Auckland. Enquire about visitor access. ==Other regions=====African publications===*[http://www.readex.com/10) content/african-newspapers-series-1-and-2-1800-1925-0 African Newspapers, Series 1 and 2, 1800-1925], part of [https://www.readex.com Readex] World Newspapers Archive. [https://titlelist.readex.com/View?list=African%20Newspapers%2C%20Series%201%20and%202 Title List]. This database appears to be available at the British Library, although the description is undergoing varyingly described as "1800-1922" and "1805-1922". The BL description advises “NB: Reader Pass holders can also access this resource remotely via our Remote Resources service”. Individual BL Reader Pass holders are able to to remotely access this database through the BL link [https://www.bl.uk/help/readex-conditions-of-use Readex Conditions of Use]. Some libraries may only offer a trial single module.*[https://www.readex.com/content/african-newspapers-british-library-collection African Newspapers: The British Library Collection], part of Readex. [https://www.readex.com/titlelists/african-newspapers-british-library-collection Title List]. This database is available at Cambridge University the British Library.*[https://microform.digital/boa/collections/39/colonial-africa-in-official-statistics-1821-1953/volumes Colonial Africa in official statistics, 1821-1953], part of "Governing Africa: British records from African countries under colonial rule" from "British Online Archives", but is from Microform Academic Publisher. This collection consists of African ''Blue Books''notfrom thirteen colonies across Africa containing statistical information which may include the "civil establishment, including names, ranks, and salaries". A typical title is ''Northern Rhodesia. Blue Book for the year ended...'' . The database British Online Archives is available at in the [[British Library]] Reading Rooms and also the database "African Blue Books, 1821- 1953" is separately listed as a database available at the BL. Available in The BL description for both these databases advises "NB: Reader Pass holders can access this resource remotely via our Remote Resources service". For access, see the BL link [http://electronicresources.bl.uk/sfxlcl41/az/londb Find Electronic Resources]:The database "British Online Archives", including the USA African module, has been noted at Yale some university libraries including Nottingham University, England; University of NSW (Sydney, Australia); Cornell University (USA) and University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, USA). ===Caribbean publications===*[http://www.readex.com/content/caribbean-newspapers-series-1-1718-1876-american-antiquarian-society Caribbean Newspapers, Series 1, 1718-1876], part of [https://www.readex.com Readex] World Newspapers Archive. [https://titlelist.readex.com/View?list=Caribbean%20Newspapers%2C%20Series%201%2C%201718-1876 Title List]. Available at the British Library, where it is advised "NB: Reader Pass holders can also access this resource remotely via our Remote Resources service". Individual BL Reader Pass holders are able to to remotely access this database through the BL link [https://www.bl.uk/help/readex-conditions-of-use Readex Conditions of Use].*[https://microform.digital/boa/collections/73/caribbean-colonial-statistics-from-the-british-empire-1824-1950/volumes Caribbean colonial statistics from the British Empire, 1824-1950 Volumes] part of "Running the West Indies: British records from West Indian countries under colonial rule", from "British Online Archives", from Microform Academic Publisher. This collection consists of ''Blue Book''s from 21 British colonies across the Caribbean, sourced from the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office. The database "Colonial and probably elsewhereMissionary Records" from "British Online Archives" is available in the [[British Library]] Reading Rooms, (where the description advises "NB: Reader Pass holders can also access this resource remotely via our Remote Resources service") , and it appears likely from the description that the Caribbean ''Blue Book''s module would be included in New Zealand that database, but you would need to confirm. Also see comments under African publications above.: An example of a ''Blue Book'' contents from another source is [https://nljdigital.nlj.gov.jm/items/show/3555 ''Blue Book. Island of Jamaica 1906-1907''] National Library of Jamaica Digital Collection. The Civil Establishment (civil service employees) section commences digital page 135 - note many of the following pages need to be read two pages side by side. Information includes employment title, date appointed and salary. ==First World War databases==*[http://www.proquest.com/products-services/trench.html Trench Journals and Unit Magazines of the First World War], a Proquest database. Includes [http://tls.search.proquest.com/titlelist/jsp/list/tlsSingle.jsp?productId=1008757&_ga=1.178297892.1099789018.1492609346 Title List]. This database is available at the University British Library.*[http://www.firstworldwar.amdigital.co.uk The First World War] by Adam Matthew Digital. Consists of Aucklandfour modules: Personal Experiences; Propaganda and Recruitment; Visual Perspectives and Narratives; A Global Conflict. Libraries may choose to subscribe to one or more modules. The database includes [http://www.firstworldwar.amdigital.co.uk/Documents/PrintedBook Printed Book] (titles for all modules) and [http://www.firstworldwar.amdigital.co.uk/Documents/TrenchLiteratureandSoldiersJournals Trench Literature and Soldiers' Journals] (titles for all modules).:The British Library is listed on the database website as a Participating Library. Enquire about visitor Card holders of the State Library of NSW can accessThe First World War: Personal Experiences module on their home computers, however a time limit applies. 

*British Newspapers 1710-1950 and Irish Newspapers 1820-1926 on findmypast.co.uk. Available only to individuals with a world wide Pro subscription (previously called World subscription,<ref>[http://tamesidefamilyhistoryor the top subscription) but not via library and community subscriptions.co.uk/latest.htm tamesidefamilyhistory.co.uk] (Scroll down) </ref> Previously British newspapers were also a available with the British Full subscription, but this no longer applies for new subscriptions). These are nearly all, or all, the same newspapers which are available on the British Newspaper Archive, (see following item)*British Newspaper Archive, a findmypast company. Now includes some Irish newspapers. This website may also be accessed (free) from the British Library Reading Rooms.*Newspaper Archive, an American website. Includes publications relevant to India, such as ''Allen's Indian Mail''.