The Isle of Wight Council Library Service is making exciting changes to its online service provisions, making it even easier for customers to access free e-newspapers and e-magazines using their library card.
Borrowbox, the app that provides eBooks and eAudiobooks for the library service, has extended its offerings to include magazines and newspapers in a new category called ePress.
From 1 April, Isle of Wight library customers will be able to meet all their digital service needs in one convenient app using just their library card number and four-digit PIN.
Customers who currently access e-newspapers and e-magazines through Pressreader and Libby apps will simply need to install the Borrowbox app on their device and start enjoying the fantastic range of publications there instead.
The Pressreader subscription will end on 1 April, while users of the Libby app can continue using it until November.
Louise Emery, development librarian, said: “While this change to our online service provision may cause a slight disruption to customers in the short term, we believe that the convenience of providing our eBooks, eAudio, and now ePress in a single app will significantly improve our service in the long term.
“It will make it easier for new and existing customers to make the most of our full range of services.”
Councillor Julie Jones-Evans, Cabinet member responsible for libraries, added: “This initiative is a fantastic step forward in making our library services more accessible and user-friendly.
“By consolidating our digital offerings into one app, we are simplifying the process for our residents and ensuring they have easy access to a wealth of information and entertainment.”
Full user instructions will be available in all libraries and on the library website.
Library staff are always happy to help demonstrate how to use the app, and queries can be emailed to libraries@iow.gov.uk
Contact Information
Martin Neville
Isle of Wight
martin.neville@iow.gov.uk
