PressReader

Benefits

• Students can scroll, scan, and dive deep into content with all the context: images, layout, and headlines as originally published.
• Whether they're on a laptop in the library or scrolling on their phone off-campus, access is seamless and enjoyable.
• Offers unrivaled access to global perspectives with over 7,000 titles from 120+ countries in 60+ languages.
• Always up-to-date, with no embargo delays common in research databases.
• Translation features make content more accessible for language learning and international students
• Offers access to lifestyle, entertainment, and hobby-focused content.
• Helps international students stay connected to their home cultures and news outlets.
• Used in libraries to support initiatives like well-being weeks, Black History Month, LGBTQ+ awareness etc.
• Preferential tiered FTE-based pricing for sites subscribing through this Chest Agreement
• Three-year agreement!
• Optional access to an extended rolling archive published from 2004

Important Dates

Agreement start: 1 January 2026.

Agreement end: 31 December 2030.

VAT

Zero rate VAT applies to Pressreader.

Commitment Period

This Agreement is of three years' duration but does offer an annual opt-out option for a small premium. See Terms and Conditions for more details.

Licence type

Site licence.

Eligible Institutions

Universities, colleges and other learning, educational and research bodies in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

Other organisations aligned with Chest’s charitable objectives of supporting education, research bodies and the public sector may ask to participate in the Agreement. Chest will liaise with the Supplier about any such requests.

Background Information

This Agreement has come about following requests from the community.

Supplier Details

Owner: PressReader International Ltd, a company registered in the Republic of Ireland (company number 592506), whose headquarters are at 77, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Block C, Dublin, D02 VK60, Ireland.

Product Description

This Agreement is for PressReader’s Global Publications Package, being all publications listed on the Supplier’s website catalogue at https://about.pressreader.com/libraries-institutions/  

Research features 

Advanced Boolean Search: Students can now use extended Boolean operators and complex search strings to pinpoint relevant articles across thousands of global publications — ideal for tracking ongoing issues or comparing coverage across regions. 

Discovery Integration: PressReader integrates directly with leading library discovery services, including Ex Libris Primo / Primo VE and EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS). This enables users to discover and access PressReader content seamlessly through the library’s primary search interface—bringing PressReader into the academic search experience while maintaining the visual richness of the original publications. 

Citation Manager Support: PressReader now integrates with Zotero, enabling users to extract bibliographic metadata directly from the platform. This makes it faster and easier to cite news sources properly in assignments or research papers — a critical academic need. Coming soon - Discovery API 

Coming soon - Discovery API: PressReader’s Discovery API enables users to search tens of thousands of current and archived issues of newspapers and magazines to get the data they need for their topic of research or study. With archives dating back years, probe PressReader’s catalog of content and observe the evolution of discourse of your search topics within a defined timeframe. 

PressReader: Subscribers get access to more than 7,000 of the world’s top newspapers and magazines from more than 120 countries, often before they’re available on shelves.

PressReader pay publishers fairly for all of that content, so you know your subscription helps support the production of quality journalism, both internationally and locally. 

There are no limits on downloads and back issues, allowing users to read titles offline whenever, wherever.

With the press of a button, users can translate foreign language content in up to 18 languages, allowing users to gain international perspectives on topics of interest.  Plus, they can share access across 5 of their devices.

PressReader’s Global Publications Package includes access to a one-year rolling archive.

An extended rolling archive published from 2004 is available for an additional 15% of the standard licence cost.

Accessibility

1. Info Page 2.0
2. Direct link to Accessibility Statement and VPAT
3. Direct link to Accessibility Mode

Access and Identity Management Solution

Technical Function Specification

The supplier confirms that throughout the term of the Agreement the products will comply with the standards indicated.

Updates

New content is added daily.  

Alterations/Additions

All additions and new functionality will be incorporated at no additional charge.

For Academic Libraries interested in PressReader 

Click here to view a one pager describing PressReader’s value to Academic Libraries
Click here to view how the University of Bath benefitted from PressReader
Click here to view how PressReader enables academic research with features such as Primo Discovery, Advanced Boolean Search and Citation Manager Integration
Click here to view an interactive demo to see the platform in action
Click here to watch a PressReader Masterclass webinar with Maureen Chapman that talks about how PressReader supports language learning
Click here to watch a PressReader Masterclass webinar with Randa al Chidiac that talks about trends in academic library resources 

For current PressReader customers 

Click here to discover resources to help you promote PressReader to your users
Click here to visit PressReader’s help center. The Help center provides end users with details about getting started, managing their account, and accessibility features

Trial

A free 30 day trial is available please contact Chest Help.

Login information

https://www.pressreader.com/

PressReader recommend that users also download the App, as the experience is optimised, and it allows users to download full titles for reading offline.

Technical Support

Online and email support will be provided by email to the nominated Admin Contact on the licence. 

• Email: jimc@pressreader.com cc jamesf@pressreader.com 

Replies to queries will normally be answered within two working days.

PressReader also provide an online help facility, which can be accessed here.