Full text of thousands of newspapers and magazines from all over the world. Social sharing. Personalization for the end-user including custom alerts. USERS MUST SET UP A PERSONAL ACCOUNT FROM THE LIBRARY DATABASES LIST EITHER ON CAMPUS OR OFF CAMPUS USING YOUR ACCESS IT ID TO AUTHENTICATE. THEN DOWNLOAD THE APP AND LOGIN WITH YOUR PERSONAL ACCOUNT FOR 7 DAYS OF OFF CAMPUS USE! CLICK ON 'more' BELOW FOR DETAILED DIRECTIONS.
How to create a personal account in PressReader HotSpot...
REQUIRED: USERS MUST SET UP A PERSONAL ACCOUNT FROM THE LIBRARY DATABASES LIST EITHER ON CAMPUS OR OFF CAMPUS USING YOUR ACCESS IT ID TO AUTHENTICATE. THIS ENSURES YOU WILL HAVE FULL ACCESS IN ANY LOCATION USING PRESSREADER HOTSPOT (GREEN CUP). RADIANT ACCESS LASTS UP TO 7 DAYS. LOGGING INTO A PERSONAL ACCOUNT ALSO ALLOWS SIMPLE SYNCING ACROSS DEVICES.
1. Go to the Library home page (http://www.library.fordham.edu)
2. Click on Databases Tab
3. Click on the link Databases Home & A-Z List
4. Go to Alpha P tab and scroll down to the PressReader link
5. Click on the PressReader link – you should see a GREEN CUP in the upper left corner and welcome message indicating you are successfully connected to the PressReader HotSpot.
6. Create a personal account by clicking on the “Sign In” button at the top right of screen.
How to access PressReader with the App - On Site
*Must first create a personal account FROM LIBRARY DATABASES LIST! (See directions above)
1. Connect your smartphone or tablet to authenticated Library Wi-Fi (library network) to avoid using costly personal cellular data
2. Download PressReader from your App store (most devices)
3. Open up the PressReader App
HotSpots are enabled by default on your device.
Ignore popup message regarding enabled gifts. No need to enable your locations services.
4. Sign in with your PressReader personal account credentials and your device will be authenticated for 7 days of Radiant Access (indicated by GREEN CUP).
You will also see a welcome message with gold banner that indicates the Radiant Access time granted to continue to use your device even when you disconnect from the secure library page.
**When your Gifted access period expires, simply access the PressReader link through the databases list again and log in to your personal account. You are good to go for another 7 days connected to the HotSpot.
How to access PressReader with the App - Off Site
*Must first create a personal account FROM LIBRARY DATABASES LIST! (See directions above)
Connect your smartphone or tablet to Wi-Fi to avoid using costly personal cellular data and start with step 2 above.
NOTE: Green Cup indicates you are connected to the Library PressReader HotSpot. Tap on the Green Cup anytime to see remaining time left for Radiant Access.
Think about the topic and narrow/limit the subject.
Read articles from general sources, such as encyclopedias or .edu websites for background information.
Phrase your topic as a Research Question. The Question cannot be answered by "Yes" or "No!" Your paper is the answer to your Research Question. It will be answered by your reading and using library materials.
