The Springshare team is heading to the American Library Association conference next week and we can't wait to see everyone there!
Attending in person? Stop by Booth #2635 to chat with us and pick up some Springy swag. Plus, you're going to want to carve out some time in your busy conference schedule to catch our flash presentations! In addition to hearing from some Springy experts, we have an amazing lineup of librarian presenters who will be sharing how they use Springshare tools to support their library services.
If we won't be seeing you in person, follow our Facebook page to watch a selection of live-streamed presentations. No Facebook account? No problem. You'll still be able to watch along live — simply navigate to our Facebook page and ignore any prompts to sign in. All sessions will be recorded, so stay tuned for our post-ALA conference recap blog post with links to the recordings.
Find Us at Booth #2635! Exhibit Hall Hours:
All times are listed in US Pacific Time:
- Friday, June 28: 5:30pm - 7pm
- Saturday, June 29: 9am - 5pm
- Sunday, June 30: 9am - 5pm
- Monday, July 1: 9am - 2pm
Guest Presenter Schedule
If I can do it, you can do it! Transitioning to LibCal (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Saturday, June 29: 12pm - 12:15pm PT
Round Rock Public Library recently launched LibCal study rooms, meeting rooms, and event calendars. Michelle Cervantes, Library Director, was responsible for migrating the meeting rooms for the team. Michelle was able to train a temporary administrative assistant while migrating their rooms. If she can do it, you can too! Let Michelle show you how easy it was to transition from one platform to LibCal.
Not at the Mercy of the Algorithm: Control Your Own Content with Email (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Saturday, June 29: 12:20pm - 12:35pm PT
Your most powerful marketing tool is the one you have the most control over: email. Unlike social media, email is not at the mercy of an algorithm. Use it to your advantage to increase your return on investment! Spokane Public Library has leveled up their email marketing by building their lists, segmenting their audiences, and promoting services and collections in notices – and circulation and website traffic have increased. This session will cover both general tips and specific features the presenters love in Patron Point.
Leveraging LibAnswers to Improve User Experience with Digital Collections (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Saturday, June 29: 12:40pm - 12:55pm PT
In this presentation, Shelley Barba and Ian Barba, Librarians at Texas Tech University, discuss why and how they did a systematic review of six years of reference questions related to the library's electronic thesis and dissertation collection using Springshare’s LibAnswers. Shelley and Ian outline the history of the collection, their evaluation methodology, the trends over time, unexpected realizations discovered, and how others can apply a similar method at their institutions.
Why an LMS is not enough for a Library's Online Presence (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 30: 12:10pm - 12:25pm PT
Due to drastic budget cuts in the wake of the 2007/2008 financial crisis, Wendy DeGroat, Librarian at Maggie L. Walker Governor's School, made the difficult decision to cancel LibGuides and adjust to the library's online presence being inside the school's learning management system. Increasingly frustrated by the way this limits the library's visibility and complicates workflows that LibGuides streamlines, Wendy is excited to once again be a LibGuides customer for 2024-2025.
LibInsight & Ref. Analytics: Capturing the right data across service locations (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 30: 12:30pm - 12:45pm PT
Do you handle virtual and in-person services? Are you facing challenges in gathering statistics from these different locations for comparative analysis? In this presentation, Colleen Garcia and Casey Macolino will explore how the Customer Experience Unit at UC San Diego effectively utilizes LibInsight and Ref. Analytics within LibAnswers to streamline the collection of statistics for in-person, telephone, email, and SMS user support. While there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution yet, leveraging tools from the same suite enables seamless cross-analysis and provides a consistent user experience for staff.
Chatbot: From Development to Assessment (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 30: 12:45pm - 1:00pm PT
From Pathfinder to Pedagogical Guides: A Research-Backed Strategy to Improve LibGuides (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Monday, July 1: 12:00pm - 12:15pm PT
Springshare Presentation Schedule
LibGuides: New Multi A-Z, Sublists, and More!
Friday, June 28: 5:45pm - 6pm
Saturday, June 29: 2:15pm - 2:30pm (Streaming Live on Facebook)
Find Your Way With LibMaps
Friday, June 28: 6:15pm - 6:30pm
Monday, July 1: 10:15am - 10:30am (Streaming Live on Facebook)
Coming Soon: LibCal's New Equipment Booking UI
Saturday, June 29: 10:30am - 10:45am
Monday, July 1: 12:30pm - 12:45pm (Streaming Live on Facebook)
New Printable Flyers From LibCal
Sunday, June 30: 10:30am - 10:45am (Streaming Live on Facebook)
LibAnswers: Streamline Workflows for Tickets
Sunday, June 30: 3:30pm - 3:45pm (Streaming Live on Facebook)
Goodies & Swag
No conference is complete without some swag, and we're bringing some fun goodies to ALA! Stop by our booth to pick up your very own Springshare stickers, buttons, and pens.
We hope to see you there!
