"16mm news reels" by DRs Kulturarvsprojekt is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Learn how to access news, television broadcasts and films through the Library.
The Library provides access to current and archival newspaper content from a wide variety of UK and international sources.
Digital newsstand featuring 7000+ of the world's most popular newspapers & magazines. Please note: before accessing and using PressReader, please read this guide
You can watch documentaries, feature films and TV broadcasts via the Library's film and TV databases.
You need to register with your UoB email address via the student URL: https://player.bfi.org.uk/students. Once you have submitted the form, select ‘University of Bristol’ from the Institution dropdown list and login with your UoB credentials when prompted. You can then simply log in with your individual email/password combination via the main BFI link. You'll need to resubscribe each year by following the student link and selecting 'Already have an account? Sign in'. We recommend ticking the student newsletter box.
Please note:
• BFI Player is unavailable outside the UK
• Rentals and festival events are not included in the subscription offer
Enables staff and students to record and watch freeview broadcasts, create clips from new and archived TV and radio broadcasts, and embed them into Blackboard/ presentations. Please note: it can only be accessed in the UK. It is each user’s responsibility to ensure that the materials made available are used strictly within the terms and conditions of the licence.
Movies, documentaries, foreign films, classic cinema, independent films and educational videos.
Audio
Take some time out with our new collection of fiction and non-fiction audiobooks and ebooks. Download the Libby App https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby and search for University of Bristol or access via your browser. Sign in via your Library card and login with your university email and password to enjoy!
The Library has guidance for people looking to use newspaper archives for their research.