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PressReader

Enjoy digital access to hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, plus the magazine, The Economist. Read in your browser or download the free PressReader app.

Enjoy digital access to hundreds of U.S. and international newspapers, plus the magazine, The Economist.  Read in your browser or download the free PressReader app. The collection includes domestic and international newspapers in English as well as newspapers in approximately 60 different languages plus the ability to translate many titles in up to 20 different languages.  Popular newspaper choices include USA Today, The Boston Globe, The Chicago Tribune, The Guardian, Le Figaro, La Razon, Der Tagesspiegel, and China Daily.  The Economist has a 7-day checkout period.

Getting Started

Customers only need a library card in order to access the newspapers and The Economist available through PressReader.  Newspapers and The Economist can be accessed from a desktop or mobile device.  An app is available for iOs and Android devices.

Daily issues are available immediately, back issues vary by title from a few days to a few weeks.

Access the collection

  • Click the “Access Now” button below or Download the PressReader app for mobile devices (iOS app  or Android app).
  • Select “Sign In” found in the upper right-hand corner.
  • Select Library or Group.
  • Search “Charlotte” and select Charlotte Mecklenburg Library.
  • Enter your library card number or One Access number.
  • You will receive complimentary access for 30 days.  Don't be concerned if you see a message stating the number of hours and days you have left.  Your time will reset anytime your provide your library card number.

An account is not needed to access PressReader content.  However, a free account will allow you to read offline, create collections, save articles, and more.

Use the latest versions of Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, Firefox, or Safari.  PressReader does not support Microsoft Internet Explorer.

Help?

Access the help site here.   How to videos on YouTube.

Accessibility features 

 

 

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Archivos de La Noticia (Archives of La Noticia)

Archivos del periódico local en español de Charlotte, La Noticia desde 1997 hasta la actualidad. Esto está disponible a través de una asociación con La Noticia y Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room. Los números anteriores más antiguos se agregarán a medida que estén disponibles.

Archives of Charlotte's local Spanish language newspaper, La Noticia from 1997 to current.  This is available from a partnership with La Noticia and the Robinson-Spangler Carolina Room.  Older past issues will be added as they are available.

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Latin American Newsstream

Spanish and Portuguese language newspaper titles from Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Costa Rica, Peru, Uruguay, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Puerto Rico, and Venezuela. Key newspaper titles include: El Universal (Mexico City);O Globo (Brazil);La Nación (Argentina);and El Mercurio (Chile).

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U.S. Hispanic Newsstream

Newspapers from U.S. publishers in both Spanish and English, including El Diario/La Prensa (New York City), La Opinión (Los Angeles), La Prensa (San Antonio), and Extra (Chicago).

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Wall Street Journal

Contains an index of articles from 1981, and many full articles from 1984 to the present. The financial newspaper of record, offering coverage of national and international finance as well as coverage of hard news.

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North Carolina Newspapers (Newsbank)

Explore and stay informed on local and national topics, people and events in areas such as business, health, education, jobs and careers, political and social issues and more. Features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources from North Carolina, including The News & Observer (Raleigh), Hickory Daily Record (Hickory), News & Record (Greensboro), The Herald-Sun (Durham) and more. Also available remotely 24/7 on any device.

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New York Times - Digital

NYTimes.com is a multi-platform news tool that provides access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more. NYTimes is updated 24/7.

For the best experience, use Microsoft Edge browser.

NYTimes.com is a multi-platform news tool that provides access to New York Times and International New York Times content, including breaking news, multimedia, reviews and opinion, blogs, videos and more. NYTimes is updated 24/7. Access includes all online content except for the crossword puzzle. Full access is provided for NYTimes articles published between 1851 thru 1922, and between 1981 thru current day. Access to the years 1923-1980 is limited.

To access the New York Times via Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, you will need to use an individual New York Times account. 

From inside the library:

  • Use a library computer or connect your own device to the library wifi
  • Go to nytimes.com/register
  • Register with your personal email address or click on "login here" if you already have created a New York Times account
  • Enjoy unlimited access to the New York Times!

For offsite access:

  • Click on the remote access link
  • Enter your library card number
  • Click "Redeem" to get 24 hours of continuous access
  • Register with your personal email address or click "login here" if you already have created a New York Times account

After 24 hours, you will need to redeem another pass by repeating these instructions for continued access. *A limited number of offsite passes are available per day.

Troubleshooting:

Do you get a screen like this?  Are you using Google Chrome?

Click "Ignore" and you will go on to redeem a pass.  We are unsure why Google Chrome is marking this an unsafe site.  We have contacted NYTimes about a solution and are hoping they fix the issue.  NYTimes recommends using Microsoft Edge browser for optimal experience.

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New York Times (text based)

New York Times (1980-current), New York Times Magazine (1997-current), and New York Times Book Review (1997-current) full text access is provided via U.S. Newsstream (ProQuest). This resource is text based.

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NC LIVE

What is NC LIVE? The power of your library, online! We give you free access to e-books, audiobooks, videos, online magazines, newspapers, journals, and more.

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