Pressreader eMagazines and eNewspapers

Pressreader provides full content digital replicas of more than 7000 titles from 100 countries in 60 languages, and allows users to views magazines and newspapers on-screen exactly as they would appear in a familiar print edition.

Advanced features include keyword searching, language translation, text-to-voice, article sharing, and social networking. Content is always up to date and is often available before print editions.

How do I access Pressreader?

Sign in through the Pressreader website or Pressreader app using your Library Membership Card and Pin

  • if you have a membership number beginning with B, enter the B and the 9 numbers
  • if you have a 16-digit smartcard number, enter the first 14 digits only (with no spaces)
  • if you have an online Membership number beginning with X, enter the X and 7 digits
  • your pin/password is the same PIN you would use for accessing the Library catalogue and provided when you initially join the library. If you have forgotten your pin, please visit the library catalogue to reset.

Please note - users get 30 days of access to Pressreader and once this access has expired you will need to sign out and sign back into the app or website using your library card number to reactivate for a further 30 days access.

If you have any issues please contact aslibraries@eastlothian.gov.uk

Get started

Visit the Pressreader site

Or download the Pressreader app to your mobile device.

eNewspapers - Newsbank 

Explore diverse perspectives and stay informed on local, national and global topics, people and events with information from credible, vetted news sources across more than 200 countries, including the East Lothian Courier. Available remotely 24/7 on any device.

Users can easily conduct background research; compare and analyze differing views on the same topic; track events over time; and prepare for class discussions, speeches, debates, research papers and dissertations.

How to access Newsbank

Click here to start accessing Newsbank

  • enter your Library Card number 
  • if you have a Membership Number beginning with B, include the B and the 9 digits
  • if you have a 16-digit smartcard number, enter the first 14 digits only (ignore the last two digits)
  • if you have an online Membership number beginning with X, enter the X and 7 digits

Tips on conducting searches can be found by clicking on Newsbank Search Tips. For further information and how to videos please click on the Newsbank Resource Centre.