eSpotlight – A Quick Introduction to PressReader

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San José Public Library now offers PressReader! PressReader provides eMagazine and eNewspapers for San Jose Public Library cardholders to read at the library or from home.

Some of the most enticing features of PressReader include:

  • Over 7000 full-color reproductions of magazines and newspapers from around the world
  • Titles available in over 60 languages, with especially large collections of English, Spanish, Chinese, and French magazines
  • The ability to translate English language magazines into over 15 different languages
  • Same-day issues of popular newspapers such as The Mercury News and The Los Angeles Times
  • Back issues for all titles, the number of available issues depending on PressReader contracts with the publisher

You can browse magazines by language and by category. Some of the popular categories include Animals & Pets, Automotive, Business and Current Affairs, Computers & Technology, Crafts & Hobbies, Entertainment, Fashion, Food & Drinks, Home & Garden, LGBTQ, Outdoors, Parenting & Family, & Sports.

PressReader works best on desktop/laptop browsers and through the PressReader app on tablets and smartphones (available for free through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Microsoft app store).

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