Both Amazon and Sony have already hopped aboard the e-book library lending train and now, it feels like they’ll need to make room for 3M, to boot. Yesterday, the corporate announced a brand new Cloud Library e-book lending service on the way to allow users to browse and borrow digital books directly from their iPads, Nooks and Android-based tablets. Under this system, 3M will outfit local libraries with its own software, hardware and e-book collection, which bibliophiles can be ready to access via special apps. The corporate is likewise planning to put in so-called Discovery Terminal download stations in libraries, allowing visitors to glance through the gathering from a touch-based interface . So far, both Random House and IPG have signed directly to the initiative, though licensing details remain murky. There’s also no word on when or where the service will launch, but 3M’s Discovery Terminal and iPad app would be on display next month in New Orleans, on the American Library Association’s Annual Conference. Full presser after the break.
Random House, IPG among first publishers to partner
WHO:
3M Library Systems, a worldwide leader in library solutions with a 40-year history of innovation and outstanding customer service
WHAT:
Introduction of the 3M Cloud Library eBook lending service
The 3M Cloud Library System will revolutionize how patrons discover, borrow and browse eBooks from their library. This eBook solution encompasses a comprehensive subscription for both digital content and in-library hardware, together with apps for borrowing and reading, providing libraries with an effortless and turnkey system for participating inside the digital revolution.
“This methodology helps libraries hook up with patrons on site, at home and at the go,” says 3M Library Systems Global Business Manager Matt Tempelis. “It is a great example of ways 3M’s ongoing commitment to libraries helps them create the 21st century library.”
“We worked closely with librarians to develop this technique, which enabled us to create an answer that meets the purposes of both librarians and library patrons,” adds 3M Library Systems Digital Business Development Leader Tom Mercer. “The 3M Cloud Library eBook lending service has simplified the invention, browsing and take a look at process for eBooks in order that more patrons can benefit from the digital content their library provides.”
On the ALA booth, visitors can test drive the brand new 3M eReaders and 3M Discovery Terminal, in addition to the 3M Cloud Library App for iPad.
3M Cloud Library eBook Lending Service to Launch at ALA Annual Conference
Random House, IPG among first publishers to partner
OVERVIEW:
3M Cloud Library eBook lending provides eBooks, software and hardware.
– Leading publishers including Random House and IPG might be distributed via the 3M Cloud Library.
– Additional publishing partners to be announced shortly.
– 3M Discovery Terminals with an intuitive touch-based interface encourage patrons to browse and take a look at titles from the digital collection.
– The 3M eBook Reader for libraries easily syncs with the content.
Patrons can read and check-out at home or at the go.
– eBooks have compatibility with PCs, Macs, iPads, Nooks, Androids and 3M eReaders. Patrons can browse the digital bookshelf from anywhere or use Discovery Terminal download stations within the library.
WHEN:
Friday, June 24 through Monday, June 27
WHERE:
Booth 3216
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
New Orleans, Louisiana
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