LibCal is an affordable, library-focused tool for event management, space bookings, appointment scheduling, Library of Things & museum passes lending, and more!
Libraries are a launchpad for activities—onsite and online events, one-on-one appointments, community reading initiatives, exam study nights, cake pan lending, author visits, and so much more! LibCal offers the tools to manage the what, where, when, and who of just about everything. LibCal is an established and reliable solution used by over 3,600 libraries, and growing, worldwide!
6 Stellar LibCal Features That Will Propel Your Library to New Heights
Selecting software for your library can be intimidating, so we've compiled a list of our favorite LibCal features and functionality.
1. Best-in-class support.
Springshare's expert Support Team can assist you through every step of the process. They'll help you import your events, physical and digital passes, and equipment reservations from your old system. You get access to a training and support team in addition to rich customer education resources online, including a whole self-paced online course on setting up your system. We won't just send you a training PDF.
Hillside Public Library just made the switch to LibCal. See what they had to say about the process!
Thank Tyler and Sarah for your assistance with setting up the Library of Things. I knew the library picked the best online calendar vendor!
2. LibCal provides calendar and event management with built-in registration functionality.
LibCal lives up to its name as a comprehensive calendar and event management platform. It allows you to create unlimited in-person, virtual, or hybrid events, customize registration workflows, send automated notifications (including SMS), manage waitlists, oversee registrations, and more. Plus, its calendar and event pages are fully customizable to match the design of your library website seamlessly.
3. LibCal lets your Library of Things collection shine!
Give your patrons the opportunity to borrow more than just books—games, puzzles, book club kits, craft supplies, musical instruments, telescopes, power tools, and more! With endless possibilities, the Lending Hub’s fully-featured Library of Things module helps you lend equipment to your patrons and kits to other libraries.
4. Lending museum passes? We can help with that, too.
Take your patrons' experiences beyond the library walls! With the Tickets & Passes module, you can manage and lend access to local museums, cultural attractions, and family entertainment venues. Offer the flexibility of physical passes for library pickup or digital passes sent directly to patrons' email inboxes. This feature is included in the Lending Hub add-on module.
5. Seat and space reservations are easy for you and your patrons.
LibCal streamlines the management of library room and space bookings, including individual seats or workstations. Patrons can easily reserve spaces using mobile devices, check in and out with QR codes, and enjoy other convenient features. Its dedicated tablet-display interface integrates seamlessly with wall-mounted displays, providing an effortless room booking experience.
6. Automated reminders via SMS.
New features are being added to LibCal all the time! SMS/Text Message reminders were recently added to LibCal’s robust notification system. Registrants can sign up to receive SMS/Text Message reminders about their upcoming events sent right to their phone. Keep engagement levels high and help ensure stellar turnout to your planned events.
Attend an info session to see LibCal in action!
Have you signed up for one of our upcoming LibCal info sessions? We've embedded a LibCal widget here so you can see all of the upcoming dates and times, and register online.
You can use widgets like this one to promote your library events anywhere. You can filter by event audience or type so you're always showcasing the events that your patrons want to see.
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Want to learn more?
Of course you do! LibCal offers incredible features at an affordable cost. Let us show you how LibCal can enhance patron engagement and elevate your library’s programming efforts. For more information or a free trial of LibCal, please get in touch with our Sales Team.