Digital Newspapers & Magazines
The library provides access to multiple collections of digital newspapers and magazines, which you can find below.
If you’re new to these formats or simply need a refresher, check out our additional information.
The library provides access to multiple collections of digital newspapers and magazines, which you can find below.
If you’re new to these formats or simply need a refresher, check out our additional information.
Provides online access to the Vancouver Sun (1912-2010), The Province (1894-2010) and the Times Colonist (1884-2010).
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Contains thousands of full-text articles of major Canadian daily newspapers going as far back as 1985.
Some newspaper titles not available until two days after publication.
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An app for phones and tablets that you can use to access ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines from our Library2Go collection by OverDrive.
Download Libby from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. Learn how to get started by 1) following these step-by-step instructions provided by OverDrive or by 2) clicking on the nearby View Tutorial button to watch a series of videos created by Niche Academy.
Libby is also available in a web version for computers and laptops.
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The company that provides our largest assortment of ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines, which we refer to as our “Library2Go” collection.
Access this collection for its digital magazines via either of the following ways:
For complete details, see How to Borrow and Access Digital Newspapers and Magazines.
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A full-colour searchable repository of National Geographic magazine (1888-current).
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Provides access to newspapers and magazines from over 100 countries in 60 different languages in a format that replicates the print version.
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To access digital newspapers & magazines, you will need the following:
There are different ways to access digital newspapers and magazines depending on your personal technological setup and preferences.
Below, we introduce the different ways to 1) get digital magazines from our Library2Go collection from OverDrive and 2) get digital newspapers and magazines from PressReader.
This method works best when you are using a desktop or laptop computer.
This method works best when using a desktop or laptop computer, a smartphone or a tablet. Check here for more information on what devices, operating systems, and web browsers are compatible with Libby: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/6105.htm
If you are using a computer, open a web browser and go to libbyapp.com. If you are using a smartphone or tablet, download the Libby app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
Once you are on the Libby website or have opened the app on your smartphone or tablet, you will need to add your library card number and PIN before you can begin searching, borrowing and reading.
OverDrive, the maker of Libby, has created several resources to help you learn how to use it. For step-by-step instructions, go here: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/index.htm If you are a visual learner, check out the videos here: https://help.libbyapp.com/en-us/videos.htm?tocpath=Home%7C_____18
This method works best when you are using a desktop or laptop computer.
To learn how to use PressReader, go back up to the resource and click on the View Tutorial button beside it. The tutorial is divided up into different lessons. Focus on the lessons under the heading “Computer Web Browser.” You can watch a video for each lesson and/or read the step-by-step instructions under each video.
And, here is the link to the PressReader website: https://www.pressreader.com/
This method works best when using a smartphone or a tablet. Begin by downloading the PressReader app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store.
To learn how to use PressReader, go back up to the resource and click on the View Tutorial button beside it. The tutorial is divided up into different lessons. Focus on the lessons under the heading “Mobile Devices” You can watch a video for each lesson and/or read the step-by-step instructions under each video.
Questions? Contact us.