By Hannah on March 25, 2025
The Springshare team is heading to the ACRL Conference next week! We're excited to connect with academics from around the U.S., and we've got a few new tricks up our sleeves that you won't want to miss!
If you're attending in person, stop by Booth #716 to say hello, pick our brains, or grab some fun 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 about new product launches, we have an amazing lineup of librarian guest presenters who will be sharing how they use Springshare tools in innovative and exciting ways!
Find Us at Booth #716! Exhibit Hall Hours:
All times are listed in US Central Time:
- Wednesday, April 2 | 4:30pm - 6:30pm
- Thursday, April 3 | 9am - 4pm
- Friday, April 4 | 9am - 4pm
Guest Presenter Schedule
All guest presentations will be streamed via Facebook Live! No Facebook account? No problem. You'll still be able to watch along - simply navigate to our Facebook page and ignore any prompts to sign in.
Creating Trauma-Informed Library Tutorials Using LibWizard (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Wednesday, April 2 | 4:45pm - 5:00pm CT
In this presentation, you'll learn how Brittany O'Neill from the University of North Carolina Wilmington leveraged LibWizard Tutorials and Quizzes to create new information literacy modules for the English Composition program that are interactive and meaningful by applying Trauma-Informed Pedagogy. Attendees will walk away with quick tips for how to apply these principles to creating more equitable active learning opportunities at their own institutions.
Long Live LibCal! An XXL Study Room Booking System Swap (Under Duress)
(Streaming Live on Facebook) - Thursday, April 3 | 9:45am - 10:00am CT
When Mesa Community College had to quickly move to a new scheduling tool, they chose LibCal as their solution for booking study rooms! Mary Carter and Trevor Smith will discuss how they set up 26 study rooms across two campuses, incorporating photos, maps, screening icons, and custom booking forms. Learn about their process, outcome, and which LibCal features they found most helpful during this project.
When Zombies Attack! Gamifying Research Instruction Using LibGuides CMS & LibWizard (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Thursday, April 3 | 2:00pm - 2:15pm CT
No one wants a class of zombies. Unless, of course, you’re teaching about them! Melissa Johnson and Tracey Rinehart from Southern Methodist University built a research LibGuide that they rely on as one of their primary teaching tools for a gamified instruction session.
The guide allows them to facilitate the session's pacing, suggest reliable research sources, spring a video surprise on students, and includes an embedded method for participants to share their final work. Students that participate in the When Zombies Attack session are invested, engaged and leaders of unique learning experiences. Attend this session to learn more!
Progress Not Perfection: A Summer LibGuides Challenge to Improve Accessibility and Discoverability (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Thursday, April 3 | 2:20pm - 2:35pm CT
Join James Henry Smith from Indiana University Bloomington for a presentation about their university's annual Summer LibGuides Challenge. This year’s challenge was a group effort centered on improving accessibility and discoverability. Find out what they learned and updated on their LibGuides and how your institution could implement a similar strategy for auditing and updating LibGuides.
From Trial to Triumph: Integrating LibGuides CMS with Canvas Using Springshare's LTI Tool (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Friday, April 4 | 10:15am - 10:30am CT
Come learn from Bradley University's Jennifer Stubbs about what her small to midsize institution learned when they recently turned on the LibGuides CMS LTI tool for Canvas. She'll share what they discovered about data headers, interpreting local practice, and working through English synonyms to communicate between librarians, LMS office, and computing/data security.
Springshare Presentation Schedule
Discover LibSites and Patron Portal: Revamp Your Online Presence!
Be the first to know about two brand new tools from Springshare: LibSites and Patron Portal! Two tools that work together to deliver a customized library website experience for patrons.
Wednesday, April 2 | 5:15pm - 5:30pm CT
Friday, April 4 | 9:45am - 10:00am CT
Meet the New LibConnect Pro for Dynamic Email Outreach
Say hello to our new and improved marketing automation tool: LibConnect Pro! This tool will look familiar to current LibConnect users because it provides the same simple email marketing features that librarians love—with some huge upgrades!
Wednesday, April 2 | 6:00pm - 6:15pm CT
Thursday, April 3 | 2:45pm - 3:00pm CT
Navigate Smarter with the New LibMaps!
Guide students and faculty easily with our brand-new wayfinding tool: LibMaps! Get ready to be blown away by our latest product release and find out how it bridges the digital-to-physical library experience!
Thursday, April 3 | 10:15am - 10:30am CT
Friday, April 4 | 2:15pm - 2:30pm CT
We can hardly wait until next week!