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FREE Instant Access to 2000+ Newspaper from around The World (Including Australia)

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NancyCat on 31/08/2013 - 12:09 library.pressdisplay.com (19044 clicks)
Last edited 31/08/2013 - 21:07

Just stumbled on this website via my local library. All you need is a library card number, and you can read … as the title suggest… 2000+ newspaper from around the world for FREE!

I’ve tested it, I could read the full New York Post, SCMP (Hong Kong), Irish Times, Wall Street Journal, not to mentioned (almost) all the Australian newspaper. The only exception was the Age, I think it’s because it’s a Melbourne paper and I’m in Melbourne. (But I can read the full Melbourne Herald Sun … bloody Fairfax!)

It’s just a read-only website, you can’t search or download articles.

And yes, I know if I spend a little time googling, I can also have access to of all the news articles for free, but having all the newspaper on one website is a lot easier.

Anyway… happy reading

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  • alvian on 31/08/2013 - 12:29
    +13

    It seems any 8-digit number will do as the "library card number".

    • snappy1234 on 31/08/2013 - 12:35
      -1

      @ Alvian

      It seems any 8-digit number will do as the "library card number".

      Yup !

      Nice one

        • meroveus on 31/08/2013 - 13:27
          +4

          This is NOT free.

    • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 13:45

      I get Library PressDisplay Demo, but it does seem to work the same as library access. Nice.

    • check on 31/08/2013 - 17:09
      +6

      But support the library anyway. Go and visit your local library and join. It's free and will help keep their services available for everyone!

      • arcticmonkey on 12/09/2013 - 19:36

        Use it or lose it. The UK library system has been decimated under the conservatives.

        • RibaldGadfly on 25/09/2013 - 15:45
          +2

          What, every tenth book removed?

  • Ulya on 31/08/2013 - 12:31
    +1

    Thanks for the link.
    BTW, I was able to read The Saturday Age and I am from Melbourne as well.

    • Icedvovo on 31/08/2013 - 14:06

      Interesting, it used be geo-blocked. Cool, maybe they've unblocked!

    • Matt88 on 31/08/2013 - 15:35

      Nice pick up. I gave up long ago trying to access The Age.

      Spoke too soon - looks like you get access to the front page only - Still better than The Hun

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2013 - 12:42
    +10

    I can now explain to my kids about the advantages of going to a library. People find bargains there also. Great job OP

    • gilbarc on 31/08/2013 - 14:52
      +15

      You'll probably have to explain to them the concept of a "newspaper" first.

  • TheAviator on 31/08/2013 - 12:43

    This is great!

  • unity1 on 31/08/2013 - 12:46
    +2

    Deleted.

  • dbadcock on 31/08/2013 - 12:47

    Thankyou

  • snvl on 31/08/2013 - 13:04

    Thanks OP

  • andy2 on 31/08/2013 - 13:12

    awesome find!! thanks op!

    • fickre on 31/08/2013 - 13:24
      +8

      This is what you get login-free:

      Register for FREE to PressDisplay.com and enjoy:

      • Unlimited access to the front page of over 2000+ newspapers and magazines
      • Reading 2 articles for free in every issue, every day (i.e. thousands of stories)
      • Anytime/anywhere access to PressDisplay.com from your PC, Mac, iPhone, BlackBerry and >Windows Mobile device
      • Bookmarking up to 30 articles for sharing with friends via email or on your blog
      • Monitoring mainstream media for up to 3 keywords/phrases and being alerted by email when >a story with your keywords hits the presses
      • Downloading, reading and storing, for up to 14 days, publications on your PC, Mac or >Smart Mobile device
    • meroveus on 31/08/2013 - 13:25

      Sorry but this is NOT free.
      While you can register on that site for free, you only get two read two articles in every issue.
      For more than this, you need to pay $0.99 for each newspaper or US$29.95 per month.

      • unity1 on 31/08/2013 - 13:31
        +6

        Sorry, my mistake.

        • unity1 on 31/08/2013 - 15:13
          +5

          What a tool when someone here negs you for making an apology.

  • bhm133 on 31/08/2013 - 13:17
    +1

    Cool. I am now globally informed.

    • bhm133 on 31/08/2013 - 13:18

      Now have to figure a way to download them for offline reading.

      • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 13:42

        You can't. Best you can do is print, but that comes up with watermarks, and pretty sure it was something like 1 page at a time.

        • Icedvovo on 31/08/2013 - 14:07
          +1

          Screen capture works well.

  • lachlan1 on 31/08/2013 - 13:23
    +1

    Our system has determined that the computer network you are using is located in or routed through Australia.

    As per publisher request The Age is not available for viewing in your area.

    We invite you to contact the publisher of The Age and insist that The Age is made available for viewing on this service.

    • annarchon on 31/08/2013 - 13:51
      +11

      And nothing of value is lost.

    • skinny on 02/09/2013 - 21:37

      With the way things are going for "The Age", soon no one will read the print media as well!

  • starionx on 31/08/2013 - 13:29

    How are you guys logging in? I can't get it to work. :(

    • ticket65 on 31/08/2013 - 13:31

      Same here. I can't find a library number field.

    • unity1 on 31/08/2013 - 13:33
      +6

      98765432 worked for me

      • starionx on 31/08/2013 - 14:27

        Thank you! :)

  • infinite on 31/08/2013 - 13:29

    This service has been available free from any library in Australia for about 15yrs. Can be accessed for free from any TAFE or UNI library, too.

    • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 13:41

      TAFE, Uni, Local or State Library. Anyone at least in QLD can get it for free (so not sure why universities here pay for something already provided by the state library).

  • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 13:36

    You found out about this now? Its been around for a very long time, and has been on Ozbargain several times. I suppose its good to make it known to new people on Ozbargain who don't use the library.

  • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 13:39
    +7

    I suppose if you only found out about this now, I can give you hints as to other things provided by most libraries (which have also been on Ozbargain before).

    Overdrive: You can borrow from a range of new eBooks, and Audiobooks, to use on the PC, or phone, or eReader.
    Zinio: You can get a range of magazines for free, with no limits on number, and no expiry.

    • tonester on 31/08/2013 - 14:16

      +1

      hurry up and bring back choice online :)

    • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2013 - 14:28

      hi,
      can you recommend site where to download free ebooks?
      thank you=)

      • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 15:35
        +5

        Depends on what you want.

        Libraries provide Overdrive and a few others that allow borrowing new eBooks for free for up to 21 days (usually).

        If you want to download DRM free books for free you can get out of copyright ones from Internet Archive, Gutenberg and a few others.

        If you want PDF textbooks (For Dummies etc.) you can get some from Scribd. You need to first make an account and upload something, then you can download for free.

        • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2013 - 21:16

          thank you=) I was after For Dummies ebook.=)

        • Lucky13 on 01/09/2013 - 10:30

          Thanks just joined scribd. Had never heard of it before. Now free newspapers and books forever! Woo

  • bbourizk on 31/08/2013 - 13:39

    Thanks mate

  • windows7 on 31/08/2013 - 13:51
    +1

    It has been free since a few years ago. Have been using this 3 years ago :)

  • richox on 31/08/2013 - 14:05

    Doesn't work for me. Spits out my IP and says "If you believe that your library (your IP address 116.212.210.103) has subscribed to this service, please contact the reference or enquiries desk for assistance."
    maybe some IP's are blocked? I'm on a corporate network, wonder if that matters

  • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2013 - 14:06

    Didn't work for me

    If you believe that your library (your IP address nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn) has subscribed to this service, please contact the reference or enquiries desk for assistance.

  • Icedvovo on 31/08/2013 - 14:09

    If it doesn't work, go into your library and ask them for help. They will likely set you up with a pin code.

    The system is free and full service for all library users.

  • tonester on 31/08/2013 - 14:15
    +1

    yes oldie but goodie - http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/26290 :)

    current newspaper only

    no, back issues are available via the calendar :)

  • Holysmoke on 31/08/2013 - 14:39

    Any way to get this to work on http://www.pressreader.com/ which is part of Pressdisplay and has an iOs and Android app?

  • bmett on 31/08/2013 - 15:07

    thanks OP!

  • manja on 31/08/2013 - 15:40

    Did not work for me.
    "If you believe that your library (your IP address xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx) has subscribed to this service, please contact the reference or enquiries desk for assistance".

    • dealman on 31/08/2013 - 15:45

      You are probably using work computer or are behind a proxy that routes traffic from overseas.
      I couldn't get in at work too, US based ip address.

      • manja on 31/08/2013 - 15:53

        Thanks dealman, but I am using my home computer and do not have any proxy setup.

      • J 1 on 31/08/2013 - 16:34

        my normal IP is australian… only way I could get in was by using ProxMate.

      • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 16:35
        +1

        No, that message comes up everywhere unless your accessing the site through your library.

    • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 16:33
      +1

      You didn't log in, that message is normal…

      Either go to the link provided by OP, and then for Library ID put any 8 digits and click Login, or go to your library website and login through there (eg. if you live in QLD Click Here)

  • Wally on 31/08/2013 - 15:59

    Thank you for visiting Library PressDisplay.
    Unfortunately, your library's subscription has reached its maximum simultaneous users level

    Please try accessing Library PressDisplay in about 10 minutes or at another convenient time, or contact your reference librarian for assistance. We hope to see you again soon.

  • Kamsi on 31/08/2013 - 16:00
    +1

    I was so happy until to the point that I couldn't access it.

  • Lucky13 on 31/08/2013 - 16:15

    All hail NancyCat :D Thanks for that, free newspapers forever!

  • ChatCPT on 31/08/2013 - 16:19
    +2

    Having fun isn't hard, when you have a library card.

  • J 1 on 31/08/2013 - 16:32

    Only way I could access papers was to install Proxmate on chrome, any browser prox extension would work I guess.

  • dryandra on 31/08/2013 - 16:39

    Nothing works for me.. neither my library card number or any 8 digit number.. keeps saying invalid barcode number :(

    • Mitchh on 31/08/2013 - 16:44

      I was able to login to the link provided by op using "11111111". If you want to use your library card, go to your local library website and then follow the links (usually something like "eresources").

  • thommo181 on 31/08/2013 - 17:18

    Tried varied 8 digit numbers with no luck. Tried 11111111 and it worked.

    However, when I click on any headline it goes away, thinks and then comes back with the same page showing (the one with all the headlines). How do I READ the article they are showing? I'm going blind I think :)

  • BALLE BALLE on 31/08/2013 - 17:28

    Finally after so many randomly number attempts I got access but now I can't remember the library card number I entered can anyone help how to find it?

  • Turd on 31/08/2013 - 17:54

    Is this legal?

    • dealman on 31/08/2013 - 18:34
      +1

      Is this legal?

      Asketh the Turd
  • knackers on 31/08/2013 - 17:54
    +2

    Most newspapers are part of the propaganda machine… It comes at no surprise to me that this service would be free

  • 777 on 31/08/2013 - 18:36

    Thanks Op, look in India and Canada section there are some well known magazines for free, awesome !!

  • freakitude on 31/08/2013 - 18:56

    awesome thanks op.

    their mobile site did an ok job on my nexus 7.

    btw the random 8 digit number didn't work for me. my brimbank (vic) library membership number did work.

    • Ozbaragain on 31/08/2013 - 20:15

      Thanks freakitude.. I used my brimbank library card no too.. I am so happy that i can read my fav indian magazine for free.. !!!

  • Gotchacha on 31/08/2013 - 19:35

    Gold - thanks OP!

  • Ozbaragain on 31/08/2013 - 20:16

    Thanks a lot Nancycat..

    • gimme on 31/08/2013 - 21:53

      Huh?

      • [Deactivated] on 31/08/2013 - 22:00

        ¿huH

  • eltito on 31/08/2013 - 22:07

    anyone know if i can get this running on the iOS app? library.pressdisplay.com works on the ipad through safari, but it's not really user friendly (cant zoom in so articles cant be read unless clicking on the headings)

    • freakitude on 01/09/2013 - 00:32

      they have apps for iOS and android but no way to login with your library card. they require you to have a subscription.

  • PCAviator on 31/08/2013 - 22:42
    +5

    If 70% of these newspapers are run by Murdoch, it means only 600 of the 2000 would actually be worth reading :P
    I wouldn't trust a word printed in a News Corp paper.

  • Icedvovo on 31/08/2013 - 22:51

    To those who asked - no, it's not free, your library is actually paying for the subscription.

    A bit like the way they buy all those books. :)

    If I could buy shares in this company I would.

  • dryandra on 01/09/2013 - 01:36

    Can only read the front page.when I go to read next page it just goes back to main menu :(

  • Davros on 01/09/2013 - 08:29

    Any random number worked for me
    Reading sunday mail now, all sections as well
    Thanks to the OP

  • jonkvh on 01/09/2013 - 09:08

    Here's what you have to do:

    Get a library card!

    You login through your library's website 'Online Databases'.

    Then scroll down to 'Access PressDisplay here'.

    Please enter your full library card number: Must have an 'x' in front first, lower case.
    Please enter your library card PIN: Eight digits, no slashes, full date of birth.
    Please choose your library service: Suburb of your library.

    Login into library account to see details of length of account activation time left.

    3 years activation.

  • punkfans on 01/09/2013 - 12:53

    Great, thank you op

  • Lucky13 on 01/09/2013 - 14:57
    -2

    Wow reading this free paper today (thanks NancyCat :) ) anyway talk about bias. They obviously really dont want Labor to get in next week or something, r really slamming labor. I dont know its like the papers trying to tell me that Labor's shit, what if I have another opinion am I now suddenly a minority cos I dont believe what a papers telling me the supposed majority's thinking. Its not what everyones thinking its what the person that owns the paper thinks or the person that is paying the paper to make everyone think. So is that why Liberal doesnt have any policies except dont vote Labor cos theyve spent it all on paying the newpapers to tell the masses daaaahhh vote Liberal. Yeah yeah sure thing

    • J 1 on 01/09/2013 - 19:58
      -1

      Epic rant… I nearly +'d it but accidentally -'d it instead!

      • Lucky13 on 02/09/2013 - 09:46

        Oops same

      • gilbarc on 02/09/2013 - 14:47

        Just so you know, you can revoke your vote by clicking the "votes" link under a comment, and hitting the red circle next to your name.

    • Cheap Rich Guy on 02/09/2013 - 12:07
      -3

      Bias, you mean like how biased the ABC is towards Labor and the Greens?

      • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2013 - 11:15
        +1

        It's not rare for people used to right wing disinformation to view relatively balanced reporting as "biased".

  • Jared17 on 01/09/2013 - 15:53

    Did anyone have to fill in their credit card details when registering?

    • lousy on 02/09/2013 - 05:23

      No mine loaded in apple iPhone looked like an ap
      Had to enter email and password
      Then the library code

  • roddo on 01/09/2013 - 16:30

    It stopped working! Too many library readers….

  • michjfro on 01/09/2013 - 20:08

    This is fantastic. My local library (Moreton Shire) in Qld allows you to access this officially - might be worth checking out for your area.

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