Articles can generally be accessed on Locate when the library subscribes to the newspaper’s back issues.
Independent journalists write articles, but sometimes they aren’t available through subscriptions like the library’s. This may be due to the contract independent journalists have with that newspaper and the newspaper’s contract with that distribution platform.
Sometimes the newspaper makes the article available online for a while, but then has to take it down for contractual reasons.
It may be inconvenient, but that is how independent journalists earn a living and maintain their clout.
If the article is part of essential reading, you could try to seek permission from the journalist. Unfortunately, Coventry University doesn’t hold a Newspaper Licensing Agency (NLA) educational licence.
You may also try another avenue by asking a subject librarian if the article can be obtained through another licence, such as the CLA one.
Additionally, if a specific article previously openly available online is becoming fiddly to find, it is because it is in the process of being removed – search engines’ crawlers are still finding traces of it, but eventually, they will lose track – you might as well find an alternative resource to ensure longevity in the course (unless you obtain permission).
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