3M Cloud Library adds eAudiobooks

ST. PAUL, USA: 3M Library Systems announces the launch of the newest innovation to its 3M Cloud Library Digital Lending System-eAudiobooks. Debuting with 40,000 titles powered by Findaway World, a premier provider of digital audiobook technology and delivery, the 3M Cloud Library will have an extensive collection of high quality eAudio titles.

The addition of eAudiobooks to the 3M Cloud Library will be a seamless transition for both readers and librarians, with the existing apps updated and optimized to include discovery, checkout and listening capabilities. As always, patrons only need to register to use the 3M Cloud Library through their local library the first time they sign in.

Every eAudio title will be compatible on all devices using 3M Cloud Library applications, users will not have to differentiate which formats work on which devices. Once the eAudiobook is checked out, users can immediately start listening. Also for the user's benefit, eAudiobooks are automatically bookmarked across the Cloud and available across all devices.

Titles from Findaway World are professionally engineered, enabling the highest-quality listening experience for users. Through Findaway World, 3M will have content from every major publisher in the Audiobook space.

Another improvement to the Cloud Library is the recent expansion of automated buying tools, which allow librarians to purchase hold lists automatically and easily manage all expiry content. This fully customizable tool helps reduce the time required from library staff to manage their collections.

Also at PLA, the 3M SelfCheck QuickConnect Interface will show a new way to reach library customers at the self-checkout, where libraries could create hundreds of thousands more reading recommendations to their customers every year.

3M will detail the new offerings at the Public Library Association (PLA) 2014 Conference, March 11-15 in Indianapolis, Ind.