Due to OverDrive’s decision to remove eMagazines from PressReader, Solihull Libraries have taken the decision to move our eMagazine and eNewspaper content to Bolinda’s ePress service through Borrowbox.
This means that all of your eAudiobook, eBook, eMagazine and eNews content will now be available through one single app/ website, making it easier to find the content you’re interested in.
Here are some questions you might have regarding the Borrowbox ePress service
Why are you changing the suppliers?
Will there be any changes to the titles available?
We acknowledge that a very small number of titles that were available through PressReader will not be available through ePress. Some of these, such as the Economist, are locked into an exclusive deal and cannot be offered by other platforms. However, Bolinda are actively looking to obtain ‘missing’ titles where possible, so these may be available in future.
The Daily and Sunday Telegraph are still available via Newsbank, which also contains the Times/Sunday Times and Sun/Sun on Sunday
Will the new service offer any improvements?
All our digital content is now in one easy to use app (or website). There’s no need for multiple accounts.
There will be new content appearing, and titles such as the Birmingham Mail appear sooner than previously.
What apps do I need?
You will need the Borrowbox app for ePress, there is also a website version. If you are using our eBooks and eAudiobooks service currently then it’s the same app.
As with PressReader you will need your library account number and PIN to log in, if you don’t have your PIN or have any problems then contact us at 247library@solihull.gov.uk
Will my existing library account work with ePress?
Yes. If you don’t have a Solihull library membership, you can join online at https://solihull.spydus.co.uk and access ePress immediately.
Can I set to receive new issues as they come out?
Yes, you can subscribe to individual titles and they will automatically appear in the MyLoans section of the app
How long will I have to read the titles?
Initially 3 weeks, but you can renew them or reborrow them.
Are back issues available and how long for?
For magazines, several years. For newspapers, around 2 years – this is a longer period than PressReader.
Newsbank has a searchable archive of stories if you are looking for anything in particular.
How many issues can I download?
The limit is 100 issues, this allows for customers using multiple newspaper subscriptions.