The deal means CPI customers can opt to have their titles converted into PDFs within the ebrary "digital repository" and securely distributed online.

Based in California, ebrary is already in partnership with over 100 publishers and libraries. It was founded in 1999 and is funded by publishers McGraw Hill, Pearson and Random House.

CPI will also make its first ever appearance at the London Book Fair, which runs from 17-19 March at Olympia (stand U45).

As well as pushing its colour and mono printing capabilities, CPI will showcase its digital services, including electronic catalogues, e-book development and print-on-demand.