Exact Editions

Exact Editions is a forward-thinking online digital publishing company that provides seamless access to journals and publications through its innovative Reading Room platform. Subscribers can easily search for content, interact with, and view publication titles via dynamic and user-friendly digital editions, delivering a streamlined and engaging reading experience.

Specialising in digitising content for both web and app platforms, Exact Editions caters to the needs of individuals and institutions with subscription services and cutting-edge streaming solutions. Their platform ensures flexible access across multiple devices. Alongside web access, Exact Editions offers a dedicated app for iOS and Android platforms, enhancing user convenience by enabling offline synchronization of journal issues, social media and email sharing, and bookmarking for quick reference.

In 2024, Exact Editions generously supported the ARLIS/ANZ Conference, Being Seen, by providing delegates with complimentary 30-day access to a selection of 5 journal titles. Their catalogue of titles spans a wide array of subjects, including news, visual arts, music, technology, and sports, with publications available in varying frequencies—weekly, monthly, or quarterly.

After exploring the titles in the Reading Room, I was impressed by the robust search options, intuitive interface, and advanced accessibility features. Not only have the journal archives been meticulously scanned, but full-page text has also been extracted and made available as plaintext, complete with text-to-speech functionality. Users can further customise accessibility features, such as text fonts and voice settings, including voice selection, rate, and pitch adjustments. Thanks to the content being fully converted to text, the keyword search feature is exceptionally fast and efficient making it easier for users finding content in both a single titles or all titles the user has subscription to.

Users can also view pages as thumbnails within an issue, zoom in on individual pages, or seamlessly navigate through content using the linked table of contents, which directs readers to specific articles within the issue.

By combining state-of-the-art technology with a strong commitment to accessibility and high-quality content, Exact Editions empowers readers with tools that enhance their learning and exploration in the digital age. I highly recommend you checkout Exact Editions and the various subscription options.