Instant access to 5000 newspapers

pjq

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/119539923#Comment_119539923

PressReader sorted, it was necessary to enter library card no. twice, and press login twice.

CantGetNoSleep

Sorry to dig up an old thread - I've been using Libby / Rbdigital for years for magazines when I am travelling but recently it has stopped working.

The app tells me that it is not a valid library card, and the same when I logged in to my library's website. I can create a new card online but it is still telling me in the Libby app that it isn't a valid card.

Anything that I can do & does this still work?

WhatsGoingOn2

Your library card may have expired. You can renew it online

coffey87

Tried to login to PressReader this morning with my Library Card, but kept failing, anyone else having this issue, have Irish libraries stopped supporting this?

Electric Nitwit

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144617#Comment_122144617

Had an email about this, think it's just moved...

From May 1st, the Libby and PressReader apps will no longer be available through the library, but don’t worry, BorrowBox will have you covered instead.

If you’re already a BorrowBox user, you’ll see a new ePress section in the app, and that’s where you’ll find magazines and newspapers.

(Haven't tried it though, so can't vouch for it)

Setanter

Fingal left on the 1st of May.
Dublin also have a notice saying they are leaving too.

Borrowbox is a completely insufficient compared to Pressreader. Hopefully a bit of backlash will get it restored.

joejoew

I happened to log in to the Press Reader app at the weekend with library login and all was fine. Just checked again and still working.

Setanter

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144761#Comment_122144761

What library are you using?

Cetyl Palmitate

At a glance, Irish independent, Sunday independent and the economist do seem to be on Borrow box

Red Silurian

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144716#Comment_122144716

Borrowbox is a completely insufficient compared to Pressreader. Hopefully a bit of backlash will get it restored.

It's a free service and probably cheaper for borrowbox to be on board, you can backlash all you want the best you're going to get is a refund

coffey87

BorrowBox Newspaper selection is not near as good as PressReader, a lot of the international papers now gone. Magazine is pretty good, but still not as comprehensive as PressReader

WhatsGoingOn2

What library are you with? Those titles are not in Kildare Libraries offering

joejoew

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144798#Comment_122144798

Dublin library. Working ok on android app, but not on the laptop actually.

Setanter

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144977#Comment_122144977

Because the app has up to 28 days needs to time out

R11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122144824#Comment_122144824

I couldn't find Irish independent or Sunday independent on borrow box....so I'm still using Press Reader

abbey

Hi,

I am getting a message, 'invalid barcode or passcode' message when I try to log into Pressreader.

Have certain libraries got rid of the service?

Thanks,

D

dunleas

Same here , I've moved to borrow box.

Connrang

I have occasion to visit the Library in Athlone today on this matter and they informed me it was discontinued.
My account is with Longford Library and it worked this morning without issue.
PressReader was a great service for sure

Cetyl Palmitate

It will work until your 30 days expires

green123

Is borrow box free? Does it have the Irish newspapers?

R11

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122166217#Comment_122166217

Its free....but my version of borrow box has some daily papers(star,mirror,mail) and some local papers.....but no Irish or Sunday independent

Kat1170

I know it's all down to personal preference but for me Borrow Box is an absolute dire shadow of PressReader.

abbey

I got confirmation from Meath Library service today that the Press Reader service has been discontinued.

Disappointing….

alfa_aficionado

Obviously a national change…notice on the website here in Donegal stating
P‌ressReader will no longer be available from May 1st 2024

alfa_aficionado

Mind you, I tended to use Libby more (magazines), so as long as it keeps working I’ll be happy enough.

yoshimitsu

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122166965#Comment_122166965

Both in terms of usability and content. proper low cost solution. pretty sure it wont matter but will email Fingal county libraries to complain

opus

Press Reader is still working ok with Cork City library, fingers crossed it doesn't die off there as well.

Layne

Maybe I'm missing something but it seems Borrowbox is only available via the app, i.e. cannot read on a Windows desktop PC??

Apogee

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122169037#Comment_122169037

You can access it on web if you put the branch/county of your library into the URL county.borrowbox.com e.g.

https://corkcity.borrowbox.com/

abbey

1st day using Borrow Box, for papers at least it's a much inferior option to Press Reader.

What small amount of money will they save by axing this service?