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.
Digital Newspaper & Magazine Collections
B.C. Historical Newspapers
Provides online access to the Vancouver Sun (1912-2010), The Province (1894-2010) and the Times Colonist (1884-2010).
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Canadian Newsstream
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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Libby
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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OverDrive
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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National Geographic Magazine Archive
A full-colour searchable repository of National Geographic magazine (1888-current).
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PressReader
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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Additional information
Getting started with digital newspapers & magazines
To access digital newspapers & magazines, you will need the following:
- New Westminster Public Library Card: You need a library card to access a variety of materials from the library, including digital newspapers & magazines. Consult our Library Cards page for information on how to sign up for one.
- A personal device: You can access digital newspapers and magazines on a variety of devices, whether a smartphone, tablet, laptop computer, or desktop computer. How you access them on each type of device may differ, however, so you will need to become familiar with the steps to follow for your specific device. Learn more in the following section, How to Borrow and Access Digital Newspapers & Magazines.
- An Internet connection: You will need to be connected to the internet in order to search for, read, and/or borrow a digital newspaper or magazine when using a web browser. However, when you are using the Libby or PressReader apps, you have the additional option of downloading materials so that you can read them offline (that is, when you are not connected to the internet).
- New Westminster residency: You must reside in New Westminster to access our digital newspapers and magazines, as per our agreements with vendors such as OverDrive. If you are not a resident, contact your local library to inquire about digital newspaper and magazine collections available to you.
How to borrow and access digital newspapers & magazines
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.
Library2Go collection from OverDrive
Using the library’s dedicated OverDrive web portal:
This method works best when you are using a desktop or laptop computer.
- Open up a web browser and go to our dedicated OverDrive web portal: https://bcpl.overdrive.com/bcpl-newwestminster/content
- Log In with your library card number and PIN.
- If you don’t immediately see a magazine you’re interested in on the home page, then perform a search using keywords, title, or something else. For example, search the name of a magazine.
- Click Borrow to borrow an item. Or, filter your search results by clicking on Magazines and then OverDrive Magazine. Now click Borrow to borrow an item, and then click Borrow a couple more times.
- To begin reading the issue, click Read now in browser.
Using Libby:
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
PressReader
Using the PressReader website:
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/
Using the PressReader app:
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.
Notes:
- Digital newspapers and magazines are not accessible on eReaders.
- For help with any online resource, contact us.
Questions? Contact us.