We can’t begin to tell you just how much we miss attending traditional conferences like we did in the before times. They’re always this terrific opportunity to be in the same room with our enthusiastic librarians. We love to answer your questions, show you what’s new and exciting, share awesome little tips and tricks, and you just can’t beat the fun of putting a face to an email. We hope that everyone can stay safe and healthy until that day comes again soon when we can trade real high fives for the virtual ones!
Rest assured, we are still in the mix. Check out the details on the conferences we are attending virtually and those we’re supporting. If you’re attending, too, be sure to pop into our virtual booths to chat up a Springy team member. Hope to “see” you there!
Conferences We’re Attending Soon
North Carolina Library Association Annual Conference
Date: October 18 – 22
Time: All Day Event
Location: https://nclaonline.org/conference
This is the 64th NCLA biennial conference. The NCLA invites you to S.E.E. the Future – Support.Educate.Empower. We’re both proud Gold sponsors and attending this event. Springy Dave will be in virtual attendance for Springshare at this 5-day event. Check out the exhibitor times:
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 – 9-10am / 1-2:30pm
Thursday, October 21, 2021 – 9-10am / 1-2:30pm
Friday, October 22, 2021 – 9-10am
Library Journal Fall Summit
Date: Thursday, October 21, 2021
Time: All Day Event
Location: https://www.libraryjournal.com/?event=lj-fall-summit
This is a free virtual event, so be sure to register and join us! The Fall Summit theme is “Don’t Call It a Comeback: Libraries @ the Center of Community Recovery.” Springshare will be in attendance all day at this event, so make sure to come and spend some time with us. Bring your questions and your feedback and get ready for some excellent information and virtual shenanigans.
Enter to win a $25 gift card!
Plus, if you’re not currently on our mailing list if you sign up from our virtual exhibit booth, you’ll be entered to win one of four $25 gift cards of your choosing. Here are the noteworthy details:
Springshare Sessions (Live & Recorded)
The best part about conferences is learning from others. While you’re browsing the online sessions, be sure to check-out our videos and learn how Springshare tools are helping libraries adjust to the new normal.
- Watch our pre-recorded sessions:
- Creating Emails to Impress, Engage, & Excite Your Users
(Located in the On-Demand Sponsor Sessions Area)
Explore LibConnect’s email marketing tool and create beautiful and targeted emails to your users. - Exceeding Patron Expectations in this New ‘Normal’
(Located in the Live Sessions Area)
Post COVID-19, what do your patrons expect? We’re not fully out of the woods yet, but we are seeing a light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel. This presentation will cover what your patrons have experienced and how that’s shaped their expectations for services and resources. Learn how you can exceed patrons’ expectations by reducing uncertainty, empowering patrons, extending your reach, and thinking critically about the online experience. We’ll cover all this, and more!
- Creating Emails to Impress, Engage, & Excite Your Users
- Attend one (or more!) live sessions:
(Navigate to our booth for the access links)- LibCal: Event Registration & Space/Seat Reservations (Live at 9:30am)
- LibConnect: Email Marketing (Live at 12:20pm)
- Interactive Building/Floor Maps (Live at 2:45pm)
NAHSL Conference
Date: October 25-26
Time: All Day Event
Location: https://www.nahsl2021.com/
The North Atlantic Health Sciences Libraries, Inc. celebrates 63-years with their conference, themed, “Starting from Scratch – Taking Charge of Change.” Springy Dave will have a 10-minute presentation at this virtual conference. Be sure to join us for some special LibCal fun. Details:
LibCal from Springshare: a virtual one-on-one meeting platform for busy librarians – Monday, October 25, 2021 / Time: TBD
NYLA 2021 Annual Conference
Date: November 3-5
Time: All Day Event
Location: https://www.nyla.org/4DCGI/cms/review.html?Action=CMS_Document&DocID=281&MenuKey=conf_info
The New York Library Association 2021 Annual Conference & Trade Show says, “Libraries: We’re ALL In!” Springshare is in, too! We will be attending this event virtually. So mark your calendars if you’re attending, too, and be sure to find us for some Springy love — and bring your questions, jokes, and best impressions! After all, you’re all in, too, right?!
Conferences We’re Supporting
Proud Bronze Sponsor – 2021 VIRTUAL Southeastern Library Assessment Conference
Date: November 10-11
Location: https://www.southeasternlac.info/home
“The Southeastern Library Assessment Conference provides an opportunity for those interested in advancing the library assessment and user experience conversation to gather together to share and discuss practical ideas and information.” — SLAC
We hope to see you, albeit virtually, at any of these conferences! Stay safe and wishing you health and happiness.