Find thousands of online newspapers, magazines
Library card gives you access to a big world of digital content
Are you a news lover? In today’s world we often get our “news fix” from various sources; however, most Canadians ultimately still trust newspapers and magazines and other traditional media for their information sources.
For some of us, nothing beats a print copy of the Lethbridge Herald and a steaming cup of coffee. However, for those who enjoy their news on a screen, your library card offers you the ability to access PressReader. It is the world’s largest online newspaper and magazine kiosk that provides full-content digital replicas of more than 6,000 titles from 100 countries in 60 languages.
Enjoy 50 Canadian newspapers, including the Lethbridge Herald, Calgary Herald, the Globe and Mail and National Post. PressReader also has e-magazines, and here’s a sampling: Canadian Living, Newsweek, Style at Home, Martha Stewart Living, GQ and Alberta Venture. Login to the PressReader app or with your library barcode and PIN to discover more great titles! PressReader allows users to view newspapers and magazines on-screen exactly as they would appear in a familiar print edition. Read and download publications to your personal devices, and set up “auto-download” through the app of your favorite titles. Advanced digital features include keyword searching, foreign language translation, text-to-voice, article sharing, social networking as well as active links within most publications. Content is always up to date and is often available before print. Get unlimited access through PressReader.com and the PressReader mobile app, courtesy of your local public library.
If you have concerns about accessing the library’s digital content, you can always book a librarian. Do you have an ereader and no idea how to use it? Do you have a huge research project and no idea where to start? Are you just looking for some good books to read?
It sounds like what you need is the help of a librarian. Lethbridge Public Library is currently offering time to our patrons to spend with the Online Services Librarian. Appointments can be made for either 30 or 60 minutes by calling the Information Desk at 403-380-7311 or emailing jonathan.jarvie@lethlib.ca.