Newspapers

U.S. Newspaper Directories

African-American Newspapers and Periodicals: A national bibliography

A guide to more than 6500 titles with several useful indexes: by subject and feature, editor, publisher and geographic region. Alderman Reference Z 6944 .N39 A37 1998

Bowker's News Media Directory.

Multi-volume set contains directory of major newspapers published in the U.S.: daily, weekly, special interest, ethnic and foreign language. News and photo services. Detailed publication and circulation information, including names of key personnel, advertising rates. Also contains a magazine and newsletter directory, and T.V and radio directory. Alderman Ready Reference. PN4875.W62 2006
1947-2003 editions are in Alderman Stacks under the title Working Press of the Nation

Rowell's American Newspaper Directory

Circulation and publication data on American and Canadian titles. (Alderman has volumes for 1870-1902, with some gaps) Alderman Stacks Z6951.R88

Ayer's Newspaper Directories

Rowell's sucessor. (Alderman has volumes for 1910-1986, with some gaps).
Alderman Stacks Z 6951.A97

Other

• Another resource for historical titles is American Periodicals Series Online 1740-1900, which is not a directory, but covers a small number of newspapers. Useful for finding religious newspaper titles. Provides full-text coverage.
  
  
• Resources for contemporary U.S. ethnic newspapers include Ethnic Newswatch's title list and the New America Media website.