Newsreel

Summary
Vendor Site
Newsreel
Offer Type
Online Service
Offer Year
FY 2027
For
LibraryLinkNJ Members
Offer Valid through
6/30/2027
Product Descriptions

About Newsreel:

Newsreel is the journalist-designed news platform built to replace endless feeds, clickbait, and misinformation. Each day, staff and independent journalists publish ad-free, fact-checked, nonpartisan news articles in an easy-to-read format perfect for readers of all abilities.

Stories do not simply report on current events; they teach students and patrons how to engage with the news cycle. Each story is broken down into bite-sized pieces (the hook, why the story matters, opposing views, and what to watch for next) to demonstrate how the news works.

For School Libraries: Newsreel Classroom is like a living current events database: a simple, engaging media literacy resource that is easy to implement anywhere. The platform includes story translations into several languages, differentiated reading levels, assignments, comprehension questions, discussion questions, and a "presentation mode" that turns each story into an interactive slideshow.

For Public and Academic Libraries: Newsreel for Libraries is already in public, college, and academic libraries throughout New Jersey, the US, and the world. Patrons enjoy unlimited access on any device, from anywhere in or out of the library.

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Pricing

Public Libraries (by population served) – Annual License 
(All tiers: 25% off for LLNJ members)

  • Under 7,000: $500 → $375
  • 7,001–15,000: $1,000 → $750
  • 15,001–25,000: $1,600 → $1,200
  • 25,001–50,000: $2,800 → $2,100
  • 50,001–100,000: $4,000 → $3,000
  • 100,001–250,000: $5,800 → $4,350
  • 250,001–500,000: $8,000 → $6,000
  • 500,001+: Custom (25% off the quote)

K-12 Schools: Contact Cris at cris [at] newsreel.co (cris[at]newsreel[dot]co) for school and district pricing.

Colleges & Universities (by enrollment) – Annual License
(All tiers: 25% off for LLNJ members)

  • Under 2,500: $1,500 → $1,125
  • 2,500–5,000: $3,000 → $2,250
  • 5,000–10,000: $5,000 → $3,750
  • 10,000–25,000: $8,000 → $6,000
  • 25,000–50,000: $12,000 → $9,000
  • 50,000+: Custom (25% off the quote)
Order/Renew

For Newsreel orders, renewals, or interest, please schedule a demo here with Newsreel Head of Education and Libraries, Dr. Cris Slotoroff. You can also email Cris directly at cris [at] newsreel.co (cris[at]newsreel[dot]co)

Contact

For questions or support, contact Dr. Cris Slotoroff, Head of Education and Libraries, at cris [at] newsreel.co (cris[at]newsreel[dot]co).