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.

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PressReader supports our specialized programs—from language teaching and education courses to media studies—providing relevant, real-world materials across multiple disciplines.

Sean Hamilton
Senior Collections Librarian at University of the West of Scotland

PressReader enriches our cultural offerings—essential for programs like our new translation and interpretation degree where students need diverse cultural perspectives.

Salvador Lozano Luquin
Library Director at ITESO Universidad Jesuita de Guadalajara

For our journalism and law students, PressReader provides access to the world's most reputable newspapers.

Mariana Ciuffardi
Librarian at Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Having a tool like Press Reader that’s really easy to use and  visually appealing is great.

Katrin Roberts
Faculty librarian at University of Bath

Trusted daily by academic institutions around the world

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.

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.

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.

Expand your library's potential

Empower learning with current, trusted and global perspectives on a news platform they want to use.

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