The Library has two services—NewsBank and PressReader—providing digital access to newspapers and magazines that are available at any time without waiting.

Eligibility 

NewsBank: America's News and PressReader are available for any Carrollton Public Library visitor to use on a Library computer or your own device using the Library's Wi-Fi network.

Access is available outside the Library for all cardholders with a valid, non-expired, Library card owing less than $10 except TexShare cardholders.

Using the Digital Publication Services

Using NewsBank

Go the NewsBank: America's News web app to search for articles, explore Suggested Topics, or browse news sources using Quick Links or the A to Z Source List.

Source Formats

• Text
• Image

Some sources are text only and/or some sources are images of the print edition of the newspaper that include photos. 

Quick Links

You can use a collection link in Quick Links to find and browse an issue of a newspaper title such as The Dallas Morning News. Remember to choose image format if you want to view the source looking like the print version.

The Quick Links section includes:

• Hot Topics
• Daily Headlines & Lesson Plans
• Carrollton Leader (TX)
• The Dallas Morning News
• Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
• Texas News Sources Collection
• America's News Magazines

Remote Access

Use outside the Library requires authentication with your Library card information on an OCLC page that looks like the image to the right.

• Enter your Library card number OR username in the username field
• Enter your PIN/password in the password field

Personal My Folder Account

A personal My Folder account allows you to save and easily re-access your activity, including articles, searches, and email alerts.

Select "Create a Personal Folder" from either the Session Folder dropdown or the "hamburger" menu (pictured below) on a smaller window or screen like your tablet or phone.

Using PressReader

App Links

App download links on PressReader website

Directions

Note: Images in these directions are from the latest PressReader app. The PressReader website or legacy apps will look different and may use different wording.

1. Tap/click Sign In.
   
2. Tap/click Libraries & Groups (Library or Group in web browser).
   
3. Tap/click Select Library or Group (step not seen in web browser).
   
4. You may see a request to allow PressReader to use your location. This is optional and will not affect your access.
5. Start typing Carrollton into the search box then tap/click Carrollton Public Library when it appears.
   
6. Tap/click Sign In button.
   
7. Enter your Library credentials (card number and PIN/Password) when prompted
8. You will see this pop-up indicating you have 29 days 23 hours of access left if there were no problems with your Library account.
   
9. The cup icon on screen indicates that you are currently authenticated for access to magazines and newspapers.
   
10. Tap/click the cup to see how many days are remaining before you must sign in again with your Library account information.
    

PressReader Account 

You can do all of the following without creating a PressReader account:

• Search or browse for publications, articles, or interests
• Read and download magazines and newspapers
• Listen to articles
• Print articles
• Translate articles

A PressReader account is required to share, bookmark, get notifications, and customize.

To create your PressReader account you must be signed in already with your Library card or using PressReader at the Library.