Q. Do online library subscriptions to magazines and newspapers offer the same content as consumer paid subscriptions?

It varies by title and publisher, but many consumer subscriptions to digital publications include videos, web exclusives, and other content not generally included in library subscriptions.

Typically a library subscription will only include a publication's main articles, editorials, and newswire content. Rarely included are items like classified ads, sports box scores, birth and deaths notices, advertisements, etc. The inclusion or omission of content is predetermined by the agreement between the publisher and database vendor.