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Newspapers and magazines: geo-restricted content explained

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Published on 16th July 2024

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Geo-Restricted Content and ePress Guide

Some newspapers and magazines on BorrowBox ePress can only be read while you are physically in the library. This is due to access restrictions put in place by the publisher. 

You will see the following message when you borrow a geo-restricted title: 

In-library reading only
The publisher of this title only allows reading within your local library. You can borrow anytime but will need to visit your local library to read it.

How to access these titles

Before you can read geo-restricted titles, BorrowBox will need to verify that you are at the library. 

To verify through location services the borrowBox app needs to access to your precise location information.  You will need to grant the BorrowBox app permission to access your precise location.  Make sure that you have location enabled (under Settings) on your phone.

 

Please note: If you leave the library or disconnect from the library Wi-Fi while reading, the reader is closed.

ePress geo location

Full list of geo-restricted titles:

National publications

  • Irish Independent
  • Sunday Independent
  • Sunday Life
  • The Herald
  • Sunday World North
  • Ireland's Own

Local papers

  • Belfast Telegraph
  • Bray People
  • Drogheda Independent
  • Enniscorthy Guardian
  • Gorey Guardian
  • New Ross Standard
  • The Argus
  • The Kerryman
  • The Sligo Champion
  • The Corkman
  • Wexford People
  • Wicklow People
BorrowBox

If you’re already a BorrowBox user, you’ll see a new ePress section in the app, and that’s where you’ll find magazines and newspapers. 

If you’re not already using Borrowbox, it’s easy to start today! 

Download the app or visit dublin.borrowbox.com and click Sign In, log in with your library details and start to browse, borrow and read.

More information about getting started on BorrowBox.

If you have any queries please contact us at [email protected]/

  • Business Post is now available in branch  
  • Access PressReader 

Data privacy note: BorrowBox never stores location information and it’s also never transferred to their servers. It’s only used on the device itself and only to verify the user's location when reading a restricted title. 

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