3M Library Systems and Innovative Interfaces have completed integration
of 3M
Cloud Library eBook Lending Service into Innovative’s
Encore discovery application. This latest integration success
enables library users to have a seamless experience for 3M’s extensive
pool of eBooks, along with their library’s local print and digital
collections. This new integration is live at Westerville Public Library
(OH) and is available now for all types of libraries.
The integration allows library users to discover, place holds, and check
out eBooks entirely within the familiar Encore interface. The search
results display helpful eBook icons, availability status, and number of
copies available. The “Check out with Cloud Library” Button offers a
download of the 3M Cloud Library so users can start reading in seconds.
Encore’s personalized browse screen displays all of their checked out
items, whether they are eBooks or physical titles. In addition, the
screen displays when an eBook is due and gives users the option of
“returning” it when they want to rather than waiting for the content to
expire.
“The integration of 3M Cloud titles into Encore has made using the 3M
Cloud service far easier and more intuitive for our customers,” says
Steven Owley, Manager of Support Services at Westerville Public Library.
“Encore continues to be the leader in discovery by integrating the best
possible content sources and creating a user experience which goes
beyond what libraries have been able to offer before,” said Gene
Shimshock, Senior Vice President Product & Market Management at
Innovative. “We are proud to continue to build on our 3M partnership and
believe that every public library will benefit from what Encore and 3M
can offer together.”
Integration between the 3M Cloud Library and a library’s ILS has proven
to be a powerful tool for increasing eBook circulation. One of the first
libraries to implement an integrated system reports that 3M Cloud
Library accounts for 67 percent of its eBook circulation growth.
“This sharp trajectory of adoption and growth in eBook circulation is a
great testament to the user-friendly experience of the 3M Cloud
Library,” said Tom Mercer, 3M Digital Library Marketing Manager.
“Seamless integration with a discovery application is a vital part of
helping patrons find and enjoy eBooks, and we are excited about the new
features in Encore that will keep the process simple.”
For more information about the 3M Cloud Library eLending system, visit 3M.com/Cloud.
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About 3M Library Systems
The
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 eBook 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 3M
3M captures the spark
of new ideas and transforms them into thousands of ingenious products.
Our culture of creative collaboration inspires a never-ending stream of
powerful technologies that make life better. 3M is the innovation
company that never stops inventing. With $30 billion in sales, 3M
employs 88,000 people worldwide and has operations in more than 70
countries. For more information, visit www.3M.com
or follow @3MNews
on Twitter.
About Innovative Interfaces
Innovative (www.iii.com)
is dedicated to providing leading technology solutions and services that
empower libraries and enrich their users worldwide. Innovative offers
the broadest and most complete portfolio of library automation products
on the market today. The company's versatile and market-leading
solutions also include the Millennium ILS, the Encore discovery
application, Electronic Resource Management, the SkyRiver cataloging
service, and INN-Reach resource sharing. A recognized leader in library
automation software, Innovative has introduced technological
advancements for over 30 years. Headquartered in Emeryville, California,
Innovative serves thousands of libraries in over 50 countries and has
offices around the world. Keep up with Innovative on the CEO INN-Sights
blog at blog.iii.com.
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