PressReader for academic libraries
More engaging. More global. Built for academic success.
Equip students with the latest global news and insights in the language of their choice so they can stay ready for academic and real-life challenges.
Trusted daily by academic institutions around the world
Turn your library into a hub of global exploration
PressReader gives students and faculty access to over 7,000 global newspapers and magazines – fully replicated in their original format. It’s the most engaging way to explore diverse perspectives on the issues currently shaping our world. No matter their area of study, PressReader helps learners and researchers deepen their understanding of current events in a format they actually enjoy. Bring real-world relevance into every program and turn your library into a hub for curiosity, insight and academic success.
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PressReader supports our programs - from language teaching and education courses to media studies - providing relevant, real-world materials across multiple disciplines.Sean Hamilton
A news platform students and faculty want to use
Who said studying current events has to be boring? Give them a platform that feels just like reading a newspaper or magazine – images, layouts and captions included. With features like click-to-expand, text-to-speech and access across devices, PressReader makes global news feel immersive. No scrolling through walls of text required. It’s an intuitive, engaging way to explore current events anytime, whether they’re in class, at home or on the bus.
Where current global perspectives matter
The world is buzzing with new ideas. Across disciplines, understanding what’s happening right now from trusted global sources is essential to shape the future. Make it easier for your students to tap into the latest stories and perspectives from over 7,000 publications around the world so they can sharpen their critical thinking and stay engaged with issues that matter.
News in their language of choice
Make language learning more engaging by transporting them into the real world of vocabulary, grammar and culture. With publications in over 60 languages – plus in-platform translation tools – PressReader turns global news into a dynamic learning opportunity. Perfect for languages students, humanities researchers and any learner eager to expand their fluency. Plus, international students can stay connected with news from home in their own language.
Where news meets academic rigor
PressReader pairs global news access with features designed to aid academic research — bringing you the best of both worlds. Compatibility with Primo, Primo VE and EBSCO Discovery Services lets students search and access all of PressReader’s content from a central location. Advanced Boolean search helps them dig deeper and Zotero integration makes citations seamless. It’s everything they need to explore today’s news with research-grade precision.
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Case study
How the University of Bath made its library a hub for academic success and personal wellbeing
See how PressReader enabled the University of Bath to expand access to global, multilingual content while reducing the cost per use of academic resources.
Expand your library's potential
Empower learning with current, trusted and global perspectives on a news platform they want to use.
