In the last few years, the transition to digital ebooks in libraries has been accelerating. Many companies such as 3M, Overdrive, Baker & Taylor, and Recorded Books have all come of age and offer complete solutions for libraries offering electronic books. The American Library Association President, Maureen Sullivan, spoke to Good e-Reader about some of the issues facing … [Read more...] about President of ALA Maureen Sullivan Talks about the Shift to Digital
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Hands on with the 3M SelfCheck System R-Series
The 3M Cloud Library System has a new terminal for overworked library staff that will allow customers to automatically checkout books in a library. The aptly named SelfCheck System R-Series is a cool system that will scan your library card and let you know the status of your current loans, or any fines you might have. You simply put a bunch of books on the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Hands on with the 3M SelfCheck System R-Series
Breaking: 3M Cloud Library Expands Relationship with Penguin
The 3M Cloud Library System initiated a trial with Penguin to bring ebooks to the Brooklyn Public Library last October. This was meant to be a test for Penguin to formulate a digital strategy that made sense for both libraries and the bottom line. Today, Heather McCormack, the Collection Development Manager at 3M, confirmed that all libraries who do business with her company … [Read more...] about Breaking: 3M Cloud Library Expands Relationship with Penguin
Minnesota Libraries’ Latest Patrons to Benefit from 3M
Three public library systems in Minnesota, overseeing a total of twenty-five individual libraries, became the most recent of the eighty library systems across the country to benefit from 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service’s help in utilizing ebook lending for their patrons. Library representatives have been quoted as pointing to the quality of titles, the ease of search … [Read more...] about Minnesota Libraries’ Latest Patrons to Benefit from 3M
3M, ReadersFirst Work to Make a Seamless eLending Experience
3M, one of a handful of companies that is working diligently on the issues swirling around library ebook lending by providing ebook content to partner libraries, announced at the Frankfurt Book Fair this week that it is now aligned with the ReadersFirst movement to make the ebook lending experience suitable for all patrons. ReadersFirst, a movement within the global lending … [Read more...] about 3M, ReadersFirst Work to Make a Seamless eLending Experience
3M Adopts Support for the ReadersFirst Initiative
It is not only a tagline to add separation between Overdrive and other companies facilitating digital ebook lending through libraries, but a movement. ReadersFirst is a coalition of of many different institutions, such as the New York Public Library, Toronto Public Library, Bibliotheque de Montreal, and many others. According to the ReadersFirst website, libraries have a … [Read more...] about 3M Adopts Support for the ReadersFirst Initiative
3M Cloud Library App Hits the Nook Android Store
3M has followed Overdrive's lead with offering a new app for the Barnes and Noble Nook Tablet, Color, and HD tablets. This program will allow you browse your library's selection of digital books and download them right to your device. It also has the ability to let you read the ebooks right on the app, giving users an easier way to manage the entire process. "The 3M Cloud … [Read more...] about 3M Cloud Library App Hits the Nook Android Store
Penguin eBooks Hitting New York Libraries This Month via 3M
The 3M Cloud Library Lending service is bringing Penguin ebooks back to select public libraries. The New York Public Library and Brooklyn Public Library are participating in a pilot project to see if it is a viable long-term business strategy to participate. “The 3M team is excited to be connecting New York and Brooklyn Public Library patrons with digital content from … [Read more...] about Penguin eBooks Hitting New York Libraries This Month via 3M
3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
GoodeReader reported this week on the announcement of new features from 3M Cloud Library Systems and Polaris. This venture is aimed at streamlining the work of public libraries for greater efficiency and ease of use for both the librarians and their readers. I an interview with 3M’s Matt Tempelis, GoodeReader learned about the need for a more efficient system to enable all … [Read more...] about 3M, Polaris Partnership Strengthens Public Libraries
Pew Internet Study Unveils Data Concerning Library Lending
The Pew Internet and American Life Group released the findings of a study today that clearly demonstrated consumers’ wishes to enjoy more widespread access to ebooks from their local public libraries. While companies like OverDrive and 3M Library Cloud Library unveil new projects and upgrades each week and announce the addition of entirely new partner libraries, several major … [Read more...] about Pew Internet Study Unveils Data Concerning Library Lending