This week the library introduced an new online database called Library PressDisplay. It is a full color view of 300+ newspapers as they appeared in in print from the last 60 days.
According to the Library's website "The newspapers are displayed in full-color in their original format on your computer. It is just like reading the familiar print edition, viewers can browse articles and other key content, such as pictures, advertisements, classifieds, and notices while enjoying 60-day back issue access."
In an interview with Greg Aremnto I received a first hand look about how the data base works. He instructed me step-by-step how navigate around the database.
"This database is intended for browsers," said Armento. He also said it is similar to walking into a newsstand.
You can find publications by country, language or alphabetically. Some of them even have a snazzy "enhanced" feature where you can get different formats, languages and even have the stories read to you aloud. The enhanced publications are indicated with a red arrow in a black circle. Once you are looking at the publication, the enhanced articles turn blue when your cursor is over them.
The catch is that only 3 people can use this database at a time, but Armento doesn't think it will be too much of a problem. If/when it does become a problem, they will do something to fix it, said Armento.
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