USING THE ARCHIVES

Q: Can I search stories of The Gleaner on the Internet? How far back do the archives go?
A: The Gleaner's electronic archives date back to October, 1998 and are available for searching on Go-Jamaica.com. While use of the archives is currently free, the cost of maintaining this growing collection of data mandates that surcharges will be implemented in the near future to ensure the availability of the past issues. There will be a maximum fee of US$2.00 per article for this service, and monthly library cards will offer good discount deals. Photographs, maps, graphics and illustrations are not included with the stories. The full content of The Gleaner is also available on commercial services such as Dialog's World Reporter. For stories printed prior to October, 1998, contact the Library Services Department of The Gleaner Company at (876) 922-3400.

Q: What type of content can I find on Go-Jamaica.com that I won't find in the print edition of The Gleaner?
A: Go-Jamaica.com contains many of the articles that appear in the daily edition of The Gleaner. It also contains news from The Star, as well as articles from the online Go-LocalJamaica community web sites. There are also times when breaking news stories are constantly updated on the site that might appear in the next day's print edition in a different form.

From time to time Go-Jamaica launches the full text of indepth studies and reports that are of national relevance. These are often too lengthy to appear in print and are mounted online as a public service for general interest.

Classified ads from the Sunday edition appear in GleanerClassifieds.com, but display ads that appear in print do not generally appear online unless purchased by the advertiser. Comics, crossword puzzles and other syndicated content will not be found online either.

USE OF ONLINE MATERIALS AND COPYRIGHT CONCERNS

Q: Can I download copies of articles and photos that appeared on Go-Jamaica?
A: As is the case with print articles, the content and photographs that appear in the online edition are copyright protected. Requests to use articles or photographs appearing online should be directed to Library Services Department at (876) 922-3400. Many photographs are not available in electronic format and must be purchased as hard copy prints.

SPECIALISED CONTENT

Q: Where can I find current stock market information?
A: The results of Jamaica Stock Exchange tradings are posted in the Business Section of the web site and reflect the previous day of trading.

Q: Where can I find currency exchange rate information?
A: The currency exchange rates as issued by the Bank of Jamaica are posted in the Business Section of the web site.

Q: Where can I find local entertainment information?
A: Stories covering recent events may be found in the Entertainment Section and on the Star Page of Go-Jamaica. News of upcoming events, nightlife, restaurant reviews and other information of local interest may be found on the Go-Local Jamaica sites at http://www.go-localjamaica.com. Another excellent spot for entertainment events may be found on Discover Jamaica in the Calendar of Events, located at http://www.discoverjamaica.com/calendar/index.html.

Q: Does Go-Jamaica have death notices and obituaries online?
A: Death and Memoriam notices that appear in the classifieds of The Sunday Gleaner can be found on the Gleaner Classifieds web site, located at http://www.gleanerclassifieds.com.