FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
3M Cloud Library now available with one click through the
Boopsie native mobile app
Integration of services will create an exceptional e-book
user experience for library patrons
PALO ALTO, CA and ST. PAUL, MN –
January 22, 2013 – Boopsie for Libraries, the leading mobile
solution for universities and libraries worldwide, and 3M Library
Systems, a global leader in library solutions with a 40-year
history of innovation and outstanding customer service, announced
today the integration of the 3M™ Cloud Library e-book lending
service into the Boopsie mobile application. The integration
will allow patrons of libraries subscribing to both services to
access the more than 250,000 titles from over 300 publishers in
the Cloud Library with one click from the Boopsie home screen on
any mobile device.
In announcing this major
development in library service Greg Carpenter, Boopsie CEO, said,
“The demand for mobile services and access to e-books is rapidly
becoming a dominant theme in library service, driving the need for
a positive user experience that enables simple discovery and
downloading of e-books easily onto multiple mobile devices. The
integration of the 3M Cloud Library into the Boopsie for Libraries
native mobile application will allow library patrons to have
access to the books they want anytime and anywhere from any
supported device.”
The Cloud Library’s e-books are
compatible with PCs, Macs, iPads, iPhones, Nooks, and Android
devices. Using their personal devices and the Boopsie provided
branded library app, patrons can browse, check out and read
e-books seamlessly in concert with the Cloud Library app.
"3M created the Cloud Library with
library patron services integration in mind to ensure a seamless
experience for libraries and their patrons," said Matt Tempelis,
Global Business Manager for the 3M Cloud Library. “Integration
with Boopsie for Libraries reaffirms our commitment to delivering
the best possible experience for our customers."
In use in more than 2500 libraries
and universities, Boopsie is changing the way libraries look at
their mobile presence, taking a more strategic approach to
delivering content beyond the library catalog to users when and
where they need information. The Boopsie application is customized
for each individual library to provide the sophisticated
functionality of today’s complex library onto a handheld device.
Boopsie will be demonstrating the
integration with the 3M Cloud Library in Booth 2400 at the
American Library Association Midwinter Meeting (ALAMW 2013) in
Seattle, WA, January 25-29, 2013.
About Boopsie
Founded in 2006 and located in Silicon Valley, California, Boopsie
is the industry-leading mobile solution for universities and
libraries worldwide. Customers include Seattle Public Library, Los
Angeles Public Library, University of Toronto, University of Notre
Dame, Brown University, University of Gent in Belgium, and
University of Auckland in New Zealand. Affordable for all size
libraries and easy-to-deploy without compromising on world-class
performance, Boopsie's solutions are fully hosted and all apps are
downloadable on mobile devices including Android, BlackBerry,
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, J2ME, Palm, Symbian, Windows Mobile, and
also support browser-enabled devices. For more information on
Boopsie’s solutions for libraries visit www.boopsie.com/library.
About 3M
3M Library Systems is the only company that develops, designs and
manufactures cutting-edge digital media, circulation management
and security solutions. Finding the technology solution that
is right for our customers, 3M’s promise is to deliver a long term
partnership that is built to exceed their expectations. For
more information about 3M Library Systems, visit
http://www.3M.com/library or follow @3MLibrary on Twitter.
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