3M Cloud Library Enhances Discoverability for Readers and Releases New Tools for Librarians
May 26 2015 - 4:48PM
Business Wire
New releases and features will be showcased at
Book Expo America
As digital offerings grow in popularity for libraries, patrons
need easy-to-use tools that help them take advantage of the world
of eBooks. 3M Library Systems has been leading the way in creating
these tools since the launch of the 3M Cloud Library, and at Book
Expo America (BEA), May 27-29 at the Javits Center in New York
City, it will showcase the latest improvement to the system—a
redesigned web patron that makes it simpler for users to browse
their library’s 3M Cloud Library collection. For librarians, 3M
added the ability to reclassify the age range for books.
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A key enhancement in the purchasing tool is the ability to
change a book’s age range. If a librarian sees a book in an
inappropriate age range, for example a Young Adult book appearing
in the Children’s age range, they can now reclassify the book so it
will be the right age range.
“This is a feature that our libraries are very excited about and
supports our mission of providing libraries the tools to customize
their eBook platform to meet the needs of their community,” said
Tom Mercer, Marketing Manager of the 3M Cloud Library.
At the 3M Library Systems booth, DZ2056, BEA attendees can see a
demonstration of the new web patron updates, which help the
platform match the speed and performance of the 3M Cloud Library
app.1 While the app allows users to read eBooks, the web patron
lets them preview their library’s eBook collection, check out books
and stream audio while online. Newly enhanced personalization
options also give users the ability to manage their accounts,
receive email notifications and customize favorite content
categories.
“The redesigned web patron provide readers a powerful tool for
browsing and discovering their library’s digital collection before
downloading the 3M Cloud Library app,” said Matt Tempelis, Global
Business Manager, 3M Library Systems.
The enhancements come after a banner year for the 3M Cloud
Library, in which checkouts grew 121 percent and 95 percent of
customers renewed their contracts.
“We plan to maintain our significant investments in new ways to
help libraries share the world of eBooks with their patrons,” said
Tempelis.
For more information, visit 3M.com/Cloud.
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1 The 3M Cloud Library app is currently available for iOS, PC,
Mac, Android, Nook and Kindle Fire devices.
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