eNewspapers and eMagazines

If you are a member of Swansea Libraries you automatically have access to our eNewspaper and eMagazine services, PressReader and ePress (via BorrowBox). Not a member? Apply to join online now.

• Full access to newspapers and magazines of premium newspapers and magazines the moment they hit newsstands.
• PressReader - no holds and no limit to the number of eNewspapers or eMagazines you can download.
• ePress - no holds, borrow up to 50 newspapers or magazines and they will automatically be removed from your account at the end of the loan period.
• You can download eNewspapers and eMagazines to your computer or eReader device (there are some restrictions depending on the service - see the individual websites for further information).
• Apple and Android apps are available for both services to download your selected titles offline and on the go.

PressReader

Open PressReader (opens new window)

To use PressReader you will need to sign in using the 'Libraries and Groups' option, then search for 'Swansea Libraries'. Enter your name, your normal library card number and password/PIN to set up an account.  

Step by step video of how to access PressReader using your library card (YouTube) (opens new window)

You may be required to enter your library details again after a period of time. This is required to authenticate your library account with PressReader.

• You can browse all publications or choose a category from the home page.
• To search for a title you can use the magnifying glass search option in the top right corner.
• Click on the image of an edition to read now, to listen to article content or to select an edition from a different date. You can also add favourite titles to 'My Publications' 

PressReader quick start guide (opens new window)

Additional guides and useful 'how-to' videos are available on the PressReader website (opens new window).

ePress

Open BorrowBox (opens new window)

Step by step video of how to download and use the BorrowBox app on your device (opens new window)

1. To register/login, select the 'sign in' button in the top right of the BorrowBox home screen. You will need to enter your normal library card number and password/PIN. On first use you will also be asked to provide an email address to set up your account.
2. Select 'ePress' from the top menu to view their titles. You can view featured titles, new releases and top downloads as well as browsing by category.
3. To search for a title you can use the search box in the top right hand corner.
4. To checkout an item select the borrow option under the details of each eNewspaper or eMagazine.
5. Once selected, you can choose to either borrow that issue only or subscribe to the title - subscribing will give you the option to either get a notification when next issue is available or borrow automatically. You can cancel this at any time.
6. You can then choose to read online or download the title as a PDF to read later or save to an eReader. If you get a pop-up with options to 'Open, Run or Save' your loan when you download, make sure that you select save, otherwise the title will not save to your device properly.
7. After 14 days there will be two available renewal periods of 2 weeks. After this, or if you choose not to renew, the eNewspaper or eMagazine will no longer be available to open and you will need to delete the file from your device.

The first time you try to download an eNewspaper or eMagazine you will be prompted to download and install Adobe Digital Editions (opens new window) if this software is not already on your PC/Mac. A list of supported devices is available from Adobe Digital Editions (opens new window). If you are using an Android mobile device, Kindle Fire or iPhone/ iPad you can download the BorrowBox app.

Help is available on the BorrowBox website (opens new window). You will need to be signed into the website to access it.