3M Library Systems announced the Canadian launch of the 3M Cloud Library eBook Lending System. This expansion makes Canada the first country outside of the U.S. to gain access to the service. 3M Library Systems will discuss the upcoming expansion at the American Library Association Midwinter Meeting, January 24-28 in Philadelphia, Pa.

Canada's 3M Cloud Library will offer the same easy-to-use customer interface and back-end tools, and will include content from major publishers including Penguin, Random House, Hachette, Macmillan, and HarperCollins. In addition, the catalog includes hundreds of other publishers, offering readers access to thousands of titles. 3M is also currently working with House of Anansi Press, Dundern Press, ECW Press and others to bring readers content from uniquely Canadian voices.

Also at ALA, 3M will showcase the Cloud Library's new automated buying tool, which allows librarians to purchase hold lists automatically and easily manage all expiry content. This new, fully customizable tool will help reduce the time required from library staff to manage their collections.