The 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service recently made its industry debut at the American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference, showcasing the system's turnkey solution for libraries. Developed on infrastructure created by txtr GmbH, the 3M Cloud Library offers digital content and in-library hardware, along with apps for borrowing and reading.
3M Library Systems partnered with German-based txtr to power the system using txtr's leading eReading technology platform, making 3M the first company to offer a cloud-based eBook service to the library market.
3M and txtr's technologies include the eReading app for the service, which allows patrons to easily browse the catalogue, check out materials and read them on a computer, smartphone, tablet or eReader device. For patrons without an eReader of their own, the 3M Cloud Library service includes 3M eReaders, which can be checked out like any other lendable materials.
The technology also offers tools that allow library staff to manage their book catalogue, to personalise the software by adding library logos and Twitter feeds, and to communicate with patrons. Within the library, 3M Discovery Terminals are designed to showcase the service and to allow patrons to browse the content catalogue on touchscreen electronic kiosks.
Combined with 3M's library domain knowledge and customer relations expertise, the 3M Cloud Library offers an end-to-end eBook discovery experience, with options to easily read, share or purchase.
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