SASKATOON – Saskatoon Public Library (SPL) may be old but it announced on Tuesday that it’s still relevant in an increasingly digital world.
The mobile apps hoopla digital and 3M Cloud Library have been added to its website’s shelves and are now available for free to SPL cardholders.
“With the growing popularity of digital content and mobile apps, we’re focused on making the library accessible when and where people want it,” says Ann-Marie Mathieu, deputy director of SPL.
“We’re constantly evaluating and evolving our content offerings to meet the needs of our patrons. Right now, our patrons are telling us they want more digital.”
hoopla digital provides online access to thousands of movies, television shows, videos and audiobooks from major Hollywood studios and recording companies.
These titles are available for instant streaming or temporary download to smartphones, tablets, computers and Apple TV.
3M Cloud Library is a eLibrary service that offers access to a growing collection of more than 600 eBooks.
Readers can digitally check out up to 10 eBooks at anytime, anywhere with an internet connection.
The best part, digital items automatically return themselves so there are no late fees.
In February 2013, SPL launched a downloadable music service and another eBook service – Freegal and Freading.
Saskatoon Public Library turned 100-years-old last year.
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