PressReader

05/09/2025

👉 How do you serve a global community when your library only offers a handful of print titles?

Before partnering with PressReader, Edinburgh Libraries struggled to provide equitable newspaper access to their diverse, global community:

❌Highly limited selection
❌Few language options
❌Challenges with accessing international news

The solution: Partnering with PressReader gave patrons thousands of local and global publications in dozens of languages, all through one digital platform.

The results:

✅80-90% lower distribution costs
✅Over 3.2 million downloads in 2023 (8x more than other e-platforms combined)
✅More accessible and inclusive for over 2 million patrons each year

Digital-services development leader Susan Varga said it best:
”We want to expand the walls of the library… it’s all about access, really, and that’s what public libraries are about. PressReader delivered it perfectly.”

Learn more: https://pressreader.app/47rqZxY

Discover how Edinburgh Libraries brought global stories to their community with PressReader, delivering impactful content at reduced costs. Learn their success story.

03/09/2025

Looking to enhance the reading experience you offer?

PressReader’s partner analytics give you real-time insights into what people are reading, from trending topics to total sessions. It’s simple to set up, effortless to maintain, and designed to help your team focus on what you do best.

These insights can help you:
✅ Understand your audience’s interests
✅ Track engagement over time
✅ Use data to guide programming, marketing, and investments

Better insights lead to better experiences for your community! Perfect for libraries, academic institutions, hotels, and airlines interested in bringing thousands of trusted publications to their community, all in one easy-to-use digital platform.

03/09/2025

Reading isn’t just a pastime...
..it’s a science-backed way to support mental and emotional health.

In our latest blog, we break down the science behind the health benefits of reading and reveal how hospitals, clinics and other service providers are using it to create supportive, entertaining experiences.

Discover the full story below:

From helping to reduce stress and loneliness to lessening cognitive decline, we look at the health benefits of reading.

02/09/2025

You may know that PressReader is the most engaging resource for reading current news and diverse perspectives from around the world...
.. but did you know that the PressReader platform has several features that make researching all that content easier for students and academics?

Click below to learn more.

Did you know that PressReader has several features that support academic research? In this post, we dig into three of those features.

26/08/2025

We’re excited to welcome MIT Technology Review to the PressReader platform! Since 1899, the publication has been a leading voice in technology and innovation, covering topics like AI, sustainability, and cutting-edge research.

Now available to our partners and individual subscribers, MIT Technology Review brings trusted insights that help readers stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.

Whether you’re exploring breakthroughs in science or uncovering the future of AI, you’ll find thought-provoking stories that inspire informed decisions.

Start reading MIT Technology Review on PressReader today: https://pressreader.app/3VkVIoR

21/08/2025

As AI-generated content becomes more common, we’re seeing a new conversation emerge:

👉 What happens when real becomes rare?

👉 Will readers value transparency, nuance, and human intent even more?

Esther Dyson thinks so. In our PressPectives podcast, she explores why ethical tech, editorial integrity, and human-made storytelling still matter, and may even become a premium product.

Swipe through the highlights from our conversation, then dive into the full post via the link in comments.

19/08/2025

What if learning a new language could start with something as simple as reading the news?

You’ve tried flashcards, textbooks and grammar drills, but reading the news is another great option for language learning (and makes it fun):

🗞️ News stories are written in standard dialects
🧠 They teach real-world vocabulary and sentence structure
🌍 They offer cultural insights from around the world

Pro tip: With PressReader, learners can access newspapers and magazines in over 60 languages, and even translate or listen to the content out loud.

Whether you're an educator looking for a dynamic teaching tool or a learner wanting to go beyond the textbook, news content offers an accessible, enjoyable way to build language skills.

13/08/2025

What makes Vox stand out in today’s digital media landscape?

Swati Sharma, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Vox, joined our PressPectives podcast to share how the outlet has carved a unique lane in modern journalism, and what other publishers can learn from it.

From mission-first content to platform-native storytelling, swipe for the key takeaways for media leaders navigating change, loyalty, and reader engagement in 2025.

Check out the full conversation on our blog. Link in comments.

01/08/2025

AI in the classroom or library isn’t the enemy of learning, but it can be if we’re not intentional. 🤖

This begs the question: how can librarians and educators use AI to support curiosity, not shortcut it?

We’ve rounded up a few of our favourite ways we’re seeing librarians and educators harness AI without replacing critical thought.

24/07/2025

Did you know PressReader is so much more than just a source for news?

There are several features and use cases that make it a favourite tool for academic librarians and the communities they serve, supporting everything from research and teaching to inclusive access and language learning.

21/07/2025

What should academic librarians consider when planning their resources for the future? We went straight to the source to find out.

In this post, a leading academic librarian and global voice in the library community shares the most important trends shaping academic library resources today. Plus, she demonstrates how to put those trends into practice.

We asked Randa al Chidiac, Library Director at the American University in Dubai, to share current resource trends in academic libraries. Here’s what she had to say.