First Month of Use for 3M Cloud Library Off the Charts for WCCLS

For Immediate Release: Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Washington County, Oregon: A month after the Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS) launched the 3M Cloud Library e-book solution, readers in Washington County are taking advantage of the easy to use e-book option in record numbers! According to Tom Mercer, Cloud Library Marketing Manager with 3M Library Systems, "WCCLS had one of the fastest uptick in users that we've ever seen. Currently 46% of their collection is checked out by users. From our point of view the success was due to the well-coordinated launch events and the training of library staff across Washington County. The training showed staff how simple the Cloud Library is to use, which means library staff are easily able to show library users how to download e-books."

Not only is 3M Cloud Library easy to use, but it is full of popular books for all ages. Curious what your fellow Washington County readers are enjoying in 3M Cloud Library? Here is a list of the top three e-books in various categories.

Fiction for Adults
1. The Casual Vacancy, by JK Rowling
2. Switchblade, by Michael Connelly
3. The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt

Lifestyle Nonfiction for Adults
1. Crochet Infinity Scarves, by Jane Burns
2. Grain Brain, by David Permutter
3. The Hello Kitty Baking Book, by Michele Chock

General Nonfiction for Adults
1. Show Your Work! By Austin Kleon
2. Bossypants, by Tina Fey
3. Mission in a Bottle, by Seth Goldman

Fiction for Kids and Teens
1. Flora & Ulysses, by Kate DiCamillo
2. The Fault in Our Stars, by John Green
3. The Julian Chapter (A Wonder Story), by RJ Palacio

To date, over 3,100 WCCLS readers have checked out 3M Cloud Library –if you haven't yet, give it a try! It is easy to use, and there are many titles for all ages to enjoy. Download the 3M Cloud Library app to your device and you will have access to great books, anytime, anywhere. Learn more at wccls.org/ebooks.

The Washington County Cooperative Library Services (WCCLS), includes the: Banks Public Library, Beaverton City Library, Beaverton City Library @ Murray Scholls, Cedar Mill Community Library, Cedar Mill Community Library @ Bethany, Cornelius Public Library, Forest Grove City Library, Garden Home Community Library, Hillsboro Public Libraries (Main and Shute Park), North Plains Public Library, Sherwood Public Library, Tigard Public Library, Tualatin Public Library, and West Slope Community Library. (www.wccls.org)

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