3M announces the introduction of three library self-checkout systems - 3M SelfCheck System V-Series Model V2, 3M SelfCheck System V-Series Model V3 and the 3M SelfCheck System Model BCS. These new additions expand the family of library products 3M offers and give libraries more freedom to serve customers.

The 3M SelfCheck System V-Series has added two new members to its family - Models V2 and V3. Standard features of all V-Series systems include:

• An easy-use touch screen with simple instructions helps customers achieve successful, first-time self-checkout.
• A distinctive V design ensures library materials are properly placed for checkout.
• 3M Tattle-Tape security strip technology alerts staff if materials are removed from the library without being checked out and provides the most reliable security available in the industry.
• A low false alarm rate of one in 10,000, far fewer than the industry average of one in 54, increases efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.

3M SelfCheck System Model V2 adds multiple book detection to the already strong base of V-Series features. This intelligent system recognizes when more than one book is placed for checkout, and prevents customers from checking out multiple books under a single barcode.

The 3M SelfCheck System Model V3 offers Tattle-Tape security technology with RFID tags for item identification. Libraries now can gain the productivity RFID offers, while continuing to secure their collection with the proven performance of Tattle-Tape security technology. These elements free staff to offer more services to customers, further simplify library self-service, reduce costs and improve customer satisfaction.

3M SelfCheck System Model BCS is a bar-code solution that provides fast and efficient self-checkout of all library materials via the item bar code. A variety of bar-code placements, formats, and conditions can all be read accurately and efficiently. Flexible and reliable, the BCS system promises improved self-service usage levels, and helps boost checkout efficiency and staff productivity. Libraries can easily migrate from one checkout system to another to meet changing needs or upgrade their existing system to meet future needs.

"We have just the right solution to meet the unique requirements of every library," said Joan Detloff, marketing manager, 3M Library Systems. "We invented self-checkout technology for libraries and are dedicated to providing superior products and service to libraries around the world."

A global leader in library innovation for more than 30 years, 3M provides security, productivity and information management solutions to thousand of libraries worldwide. 3M products help create a more human library by freeing librarians to be librarians, allowing them to increase customer contact and provide more personal service. 3M also partners with libraries to support their technological advancement and ensure their success through numerous industry sponsorships and programs. For more information about the 3M Library Systems solutions, visit http://www.3M.com/us/library or call 1-800-253-6845.

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