New Digital Lending Option for Public Libraries
April 15 2015 - 02:44PM
Business Wire
3M Cloud Library launches in UK and
Australia
3M Library Systems announced that it will expand its 3M Cloud
Library Digital Lending System to libraries in the U.K. and
Australia. Patrons in these countries will benefit from 3M’s entry
into the market as it boosts public libraries’ options to meet the
increasing demand for digital content.
3M Library Systems announced that it will
expand its 3M Cloud Library Digital Lending System to libraries in
the U.K. and Australia. (Photo: Business Wire)
3M Cloud Library has been an industry leader in advancing
technology in the eLending market and is currently available in
over 1,000 libraries in the U.S. and Canada. Simplifying digital
lending for libraries, this system offers an end-to-end, easy to
implement and manage service. Along with comprehensive training and
support tools, the Content Acquisition Tool allows librarians to
easily curate their own collection from a catalog with several
hundred thousand eBooks and eAudiobooks.
The system offers an experience that makes it easy and enjoyable
for patrons to use library digital lending services. Once they have
been issued their library unique PIN to log in to the 3M Cloud
Library service they can choose, check out and read or listen to
titles in three ways:
- Use smartphones and tablets with the
dedicated 3M Cloud Library apps;
- Via their PCs or Macs; or,
- Side-load on to their Nook, Sony or
Kobo dedicated e-readers.
Patrons will also be able to browse the digital collection in
libraries themselves by using 3M’s Discovery Stations, full-sized
interactive touch-screens that enable users to select and check out
eBooks or eAudiobooks. 3M’s entry into these new markets will be
supported with dedicated sales and support resources across the
U.K. and Australia. This launch will help bring awareness and boost
digital lending in these territories at a critical time, as public
libraries are realizing the potential and the benefits of expanding
digital library services. For example, in the U.K., the recently
created Leadership for Libraries task force has already recognized
digital enablement for libraries as a key priority, and is
committed to help deliver services such as wi-fi and digital
lending services across libraries nationwide.
“Libraries across the world are increasingly faced with the
challenge of how they can meet the needs of technologically-savvy
patrons, who expect digital services that ‘just work,’” said Matt
Tempelis, Global Business Leader, 3M Library Systems. “We created
3M Cloud Library to be easy for libraries to manage and a dream for
readers to use, and have seen tremendous growth. The next frontier
for us is bringing the benefits of those services to new
territories to encourage borrowers to make greater use of
libraries.”
3M Cloud Library is attending the London Book Fair from April
15-17 in Kensington, U.K. to ensure the best of local, regional and
global content is available for all 3M Cloud Library customers.
This is the company’s fourth consecutive year of exhibiting at the
show. Please visit stand 6B109 to learn more.
For more information, visit 3M.com/us/library.
About 3M Library SystemsThe
global leader in library innovation for more than 40 years, 3M is
committed to helping libraries connect with the diverse and rapidly
evolving communities they serve. 3M’s digital lending, security,
and productivity solutions give librarians the flexibility to spend
more time doing what they do best – helping people.
Visit www.3M.com/us/library and follow us on Twitter
(@3MLibrary) and Facebook.
About 3MAt 3M, we
collaborate and apply science in powerful ways to improve lives
daily. With $32 billion in sales, our more than 90,000 employees
connect with and serve customers in 200 countries. Learn about 3M's
creative solutions to the world's problems at www.3M.com or follow
@3MNewsroom on Twitter.
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