Library Badging: Engaging Students with Interactive Tutorials
By Hannah on June 13, 2025
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Learning Lab with guest speakers from the Content Creation team at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)! In this webinar, Library Badging: Engaging Students with interactive Tutorials in the Virtual Space on Tuesday, July 15 at 1:30pm ET, you'l …
Chat Smarter: How to Make the Most of Your LibAnswers Chatbot
By Kirsten on June 10, 2025
When your patrons visit your library’s website with a question, the last thing they want is a confusing experience or a dead-end chatbot. That’s why LibAnswers Chatbot is designed differently. This isn’t artificial intelligence – it’s librarian intelligence.
Too Many Shifts, Not Enough Time? Try LibStaffer’s Auto Scheduler
By Kelsey on June 6, 2025
Managing library staff schedules can often feel like solving a complex math equation, with numerous variables such as different departments, diverse positions, varying skill sets, and multiple buildings to consider. This task can be overwhelming, but LibStaffer is here to simplify the …
Shake Up Your Summer with Exciting New Products from Springshare
By Hannah on June 3, 2025
Whether you're catching up on projects between semesters or ramping up for the ultimate Summer Reading Program, you'll want to carve out time in the coming weeks to learn about some exciting new products from Springshare! We're passionate about helping libraries thrive in a digital-fi …
LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, LibInsight, and LibWizard Features Coming Your Way!
By Sarah on May 30, 2025
These releases are on their way to you next week, and will be live in all regions by the end of the day on Friday, June 6, 2025.
Tales From the Co-Op: May Exchanges
By Hannah on May 27, 2025
We are back with the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you haven't had the chance to read last month's post in this series, be sure to check out our April exchanges. The 24/7 Chat Cooperative is an adaptable service, designed to meet the needs of modern libraries through a ne …
Managing Room Reservations for Libraries of All Sizes
By Kirsten on May 23, 2025
No two libraries are exactly alike. A small community library might have just one meeting room and a study nook. A sprawling academic library might manage dozens of study rooms, presentation spaces, and computer labs across multiple floors—or even multiple campuses. No matter the size …
Get Inspired by Watching the Latest Springy Webinars
By Hannah on May 20, 2025
With a packed conference schedule, new product releases, and numerous updates on the horizon, we've been buzzing with activity over here at Springshare! In fact, we've hosted numerous exciting webinars recently that you should definitely catch up on to make sure you're getting the mos …
Upskilling Student Workers with LibWizard Tutorials
By Hannah on May 16, 2025
Engaging staff training is essential for improving information retention. Our LibWizard platform allows libraries to design custom tutorials with multimedia, instant feedback, and accurate assessment. And the best part? It's super easy to set up and use! We recently spoke with Erika W …
LibChat on the Go: Meeting Patrons Where They Are
By Hannah on May 13, 2025
Real-time virtual conversations are made easy with LibChat! This LibAnswers module is a reference powerhouse that provides an effortless way for patrons to chat with a librarian from any device. Seamlessly integrate custom chat widgets into popular LibGuides, discovery layers, or any …