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This guide lists library subscriptions that provide users with direct access to web content in addition to print articles.

Library subscriptions with "front door" web access

The University of Minnesota Libraries has some subscriptions that allow users to access web content (such as blog posts and podcasts) in addition to articles that appear in the print edition of publications. In addition, these subscriptions allow users to browse content directly on the publication's website. Below is a list of these publications with links to view all content available through our subscription.

Bloomberg.com
Get Bloomberg.com subscription access through the library. Enter your University of Minnesota email address ([username]@umn, or [username]@d.umn, or [username]@morris.umn or [username]@crk.umn or [username]@r.umn) and log in with your UofM credentials. Mobile app access is also included.
To access the Bloomberg.com app for Apple iOS or Android, search "Bloomberg" in the App Store or Google Play store and download to your device. Login using the same method described above.
Chronicle of Higher Education This link opens in a new window
News and job-information about colleges, universities, and academia, in general.
The University campus community continues to have access to the Chronicle of Higher Education at no cost due to the Libraries institutional subscription. Current students, faculty and staff only need to create a Chronicle account using their University of Minnesota email address (@umn.edu). If you forgot your Chronicle account password, you can request a password reset.

Direct access to the Chronicle of Higher Education is available from any internet connected device. Chronicle account holders can also subscribe to Chronicle newsletters.
Economist, 1997-current
Access to "The Economist" from July 1997 to the most recent issue.
When accessing this resource off campus or via Wi-Fi, please use VPN (Virtual Private Network) to avoid access issues. Information on VPN is available at Virtual Private Network (VPN).

Financial Times (FT.com)
News, analysis and comment from the Financial Times, a leading global business publication. Current students, faculty, and staff must register and create personal accounts using University of Minnesota e-mail addresses at the link above.
Once registered, you can use your account to log in to FT.com from anywhere on any device by clicking on the "Sign in" link in the upper right-hand corner.

Guest access for non-affiliated users is available at the CD-ROM workstation (computer ID: ULWILB-CRT8W52) located in the Smart Commons area of Wilson Library basement.
ForeignAffairs.com
Foreign Affairs is a leading magazine & website covering American foreign policy & international relations. It is relevant for assignments & research projects about policy, political science, economics, public health, & other global issues.
Foreign Policy
Search the full website and database of Foreign Policy magazine.
Wall Street Journal (WSJ.COM) This link opens in a new window
Get WSJ.com subscription through the library. Sign up for a personal account at the link above. Access to the articles, photographs, charts, podcasts, videos and other premium content available on the WSJ.COM website back to the 2010. Mobile app access is included in the subscription.
Access available only for University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Duluth students, faculty, and staff. No guest access available. Each user must set up a personal account to save articles, create alerts, download apps, and use other features. Once a personal account is created, you can access WSJ.COM from anywhere.

Last Updated: Mar 28, 2025 1:30 PM