A World of News in your Library

Library PressDisplay is a web-based portal which provides unlimited online access to more than 1900 newspapers and magazines from 95 countries in 51 languages. PressDisplay presents content in a full replica format which allows the users to see the paper the way it was intended.  Content on PressDisplay is always up to date and is often available before it’s available in print! Library PressDisplay was launched in 2003 and has since become a standard for libraries, educational institutions, government departments and corporations around the world. There are currently more than 5000 libraries that have chosen Library PressDisplay for their newspaper solution. It is published by NewspaperDirect, the world leader in multi-channel newspaper and magazine content distribution and monetisation. Its proprietary technology is the foundation behind its highly acclaimed global distribution services: PressDisplay.com, ND Press and its privately branded ePaper solution – SmartEdition.
 
Library PressDisplay’s content includes: 1900+ Full replica newspapers & magazines, 95 countries represented, 51 languages available, and up to 90 days back issues.

FEATURES INCLUDE:

  • Front-page news provides the leading stories from around the world (Top News, Business, Sports, etc).
  • World in pictures – see the photographs which are related to headlining stories from around the globe.
  • Multiple language interfaces – Up to 9 major languages
  • Advanced keyword(s) searching (Title, Country, Language, Date range, Author)
  • Full page and custom area printing
  • Full page sharing (Email, Blogging)
  • Newspaper “Look and Feel”

    -    One- or two-page view
    -    Multiple zoom levels
    -    Thumbnail view

SmartNavigation* is NewspaperDirect’s proprietary technology which enables advanced digital features on its publications (Approximately 70% of titles include the SmartNavigation technology):

  • Table of contents
  • Article text view
  • Instant translation in up to 12 major foreign languages
  • Blogging (Blogger, LiveJournal, WordPress, MSN Spaces – your own blog!)
  • Social networking (Digg.com, Del.icio.us, FaceBook, Twitter)
  • Audio integration (Have the newspaper read to you)
  • Article commenting and social integration
  • Article linking and related stories
  • Active links (Phone numbers, web pages, email address’)
  • Photo gallery
  • RSS feeds

Benefits of a Library PressDisplay subscription includes:

  • Expand your local and international media collection to more than 1800 newspaper and magazines
  • Anywhere, anytime access (on-site and off-site access)
  • Provide a green and environmentally friendly alternative to traditional newspaper reading
  • Save shelf space on what was traditionally required for newspapers
  • Save time, work, space and money (No postage, shelf space, etc)


LIBRARIANS ADMIN PORTAL

Librarians may view and set preferences for their library

  • Publications – Librarians may set preferred titles for their library
  • Publication – Download current title list
  • Home page personalisation (All sources, Librarian’s picks)
  • Select a default language interface (9 languages)
  • Enable / Disable Audio features
  • Request a sign-out redirect URL
  • Usage statistics (Simultaneous User & Titles Read)
  • Access to promotional materials


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Requirements: PressDisplay is a standalone platform which does not require any downloads or plugins to be installed. For best results, please use the latest browser interface available (Explorer, Firefox, Safari)
Platform:
-    Onsite, offsite and mobile access available at http://Library.PressDisplay.com
-    PC / Mac
-    Windows Mobile Device / iPhone / BlackBerry
Authentication Options:
-    Barcode Authentication
-    IP Authentication
-    URL Referral
-    Username/Password
Term:    1 year minimum
Pricing: FTE based

Contact our dedicated e-team for all your Library PressDisplay enquiries.

 

 

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