Catch Us in Philadelphia! – ALA 2025, Booth #439

The Springshare team is gearing up for the American Library Association conference next week, and we're thrilled to connect with everyone there!

Visit Booth #439 to chat and grab some Springy swag. Make sure to set aside time in your packed conference agenda to attend our flash presentations! Alongside insights from our Springy experts, we have an incredible lineup of librarian presenters who will demonstrate how they utilize Springshare tools to enhance their library services.

Find Us at Booth #439! Exhibit Hall Hours:

All times are listed in US Eastern Time:

• Friday, June 27 | 5:30pm - 7pm
• Saturday, June 28 | 9am - 5pm
• Sunday, June 29 | 9am - 5pm
• Monday, June 30 | 9am - 2pm

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.

Bibliotheca and LibCal Integration (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Friday, June 27 | 6:00pm - 6:15pm ET

Librarians know that partnerships are integral to a well-functioning library. That's true at Springshare too! Our latest integration: real-time synchronization between LibCal Events and Bibliotheca selfCheck kiosks and digital signage, allowing libraries to dynamically display events to patrons!

Never Leaving the LMS: Reaching Users in Canvas Using LibGuides and the LTI Tool (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Saturday, June 28 | 3:40pm - 3:55pm ET

In this presentation, you'll learn how the University of Cincinnati's Librarians used LibGuides and its Learning Tools Interoperability (LTI) integration to create a multi-phase project. Come see how this university library utilized the LTI tool to connect students with library resources, integrate LibAnswers, improve LibGuides usage, and support faculty all within the LMS!

Enhancing the Virtual Learning Center with Springy Tools: LibCal • LibWizard • LibGuides (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 29 | 10:15am - 10:30am ET

Join Beryl D. White-Bing as she shows us how the Virtual Learning Center (VLC) at the University of North Florida leverages Springshare tools to streamline access, instruction, and assessment for immersive learning experiences. Attendees will see how LibCal, LibWizard, and LibGuides enhance the VLC’s instructional impact, improve user experience, and provide valuable usage data for continuous improvement.

Nailed It: Building a Teaching Toolbox for Information Literacy (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 29 | 2:15pm - 2:30pm ET

Join Kristina I. Dorsett and Kayla Van Osten from Widener University as they discuss their innovative Teaching Toolbox, built using LibGuides. Attendees will learn about this flexible and evolving professional development resource that has improved information literacy instruction in their library and also provided librarians with the support needed to meet new challenges such as teaching lateral reading and critical AI literacy.

Jump Start Engagement with Patron Point! (Streaming Live on Facebook) - Sunday, June 29 | 3:30pm - 3:45pm ET

What if you could captivate new library users from the moment they receive their cards, gain back lost users, or excite regulars with new services? Patron Point lets you do all that and more! See how Holbrook Public Library in Massachusetts is getting started with Patron Point to engage their patrons in this flash presentation from Library Director, Kate Gomes.

Springshare Presentation Schedule

Meet the New LibConnect Pro for Dynamic Email Outreach
Say hello to our new and improved marketing automation tool: LibConnect Pro! LibConnect Pro provides simple-to-use email marketing features that librarians will love – with some huge upgrades!

Friday, June 27 | 5:40pm - 5:55pm ET
Saturday, June 28 | 10:15am - 10:30am ET

Discover LibSites: Revamp Your Online Presence!
Be the first to know about a brand-new tool from Springshare: LibSites with Personalized Patron Portal! The tool you need to deliver a customized library website experience for patrons.

Friday, June 27 | 6:40pm - 6:55pm ET
Saturday, June 28 | 12:40pm - 12:55pm ET
Sunday, June 29 | 12:15pm - 12:30pm ET

Navigate Smarter with LibMaps!
Get ready to find out how LibMaps bridges the digital-to-physical library experience! You'll love how LibMaps helps users navigate the library and makes life easier for library staff!

Friday, June 27 | 7:00pm - 7:15pm ET
Saturday, June 28 | 2:15pm - 2:30pm ET
Sunday, June 29 | 12:40pm - 12:55pm ET

We'll see you there!