Q. How do I get access to the New York Times?

The RU Libraries have full access to the New York Times until at least July 2024. This includes full access to NYTimes.com and on the NYTimes.com smartphone apps. To get this access:

TO ACCESS CLASS READINGS:
1. Make sure that you have set-up an account using the instructions below.
2. Make sure that you access the New York Times Academic pass link in the Radford University Libraries A to Z Databases list BEFORE trying to access a reading link. If you see a message that you are out of free articles and need to buy a subscription it means that you need to go through the link above to be recognized as RU student, faculty or staff.
3. Access the reading link.

NEW USERS:
1.Access the New York Times Academic pass link in the Radford University Libraries A to Z Databases list

2. At the "Welcome to the New York Times" screen, click the blue CREATE ACCOUNT button.
3. Enter your Radford University email address. Click "Continue."
4. Create a password to use.
5. Click CREATE ACCOUNT.

EXISTING ACCOUNT HOLDERS:
1. Either go directly to nytimes.com to login, or use the Academic Pass link, then click the "Log in here" link UNDER the blue "Create Account" button.
2. Enter your Radford University email and the password you created, then click LOG IN.

Once registered, faculty/staff will have at least until July 2024 with full account access. If access is extended, re-authenticate every 4 years by visiting accessnyt.com. Students will have access at least until July 2024, or 12/31 of the graduation year they choose.