By Hannah on January 6, 2026
At the start of every new year, we love to reflect and make note of which updates resonated the most with our Springy community. That's why we've compiled this list of the top ten blog posts from 2025. It's no surprise that our readers were drawn to posts highlighting how to optimize Springshare tools – especially when it comes to accessibility! Take a walk down memory lane with us or catch up on any notable posts you may have missed.
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Get On Board with Multi-Factor Authentication
We made an ambitious update last year by enabling Multi-Factor Authentication for all users. Big changes always come with their share of challenges, and we want to thank our customers for helping us make improved security a priority!
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How Springshare Prioritizes Accessibility
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Libraries all over the U.S. are working diligently to meet upcoming accessibility deadlines, which is why this blog post's popularity came as no surprise! We're committed to ensuring that Springshare products meet the latest accessibility guidelines – and this post is a great reference if you have any lingering questions. Stay tuned for more accessibility-focused blog posts featuring the LibSites Accessibility Checker, training resources, and an exciting guest speaker presentation!
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Celebrating 18 Years of LibGuides: A Journey of Innovation
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Thank you for celebrating with us as we marked 18 years of LibGuides! Some of you have been with us since the beginning and it truly means the world to us 🌎 Bonus – if you're feeling nostalgic, you can take a look at the very first LibGuide!
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Managing Room Reservations for Libraries of All Sizes
Room and seat reservations are here to stay at libraries and LibCal provides users with a completely seamless booking process. We know no two libraries are alike, which is why each of LibCal's flexible features includes plenty of customization options. Brush up on the endless possibilities!
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LibCal + Bibliotheca: Smarter Event Displays Through Seamless Integration
At Springshare, we're focused on building tools that make library systems work better together. Last year, we partnered with Bibliotheca to release a LibCal integration with their selfCheck software. When library vendors work together for the benefit of patrons – everyone wins!
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Chat Smarter: How to Make the Most of Your LibAnswers Chatbot
Many of our readers were interested in taking advantage of LibAnswers' built-in Chatbot. It's a great solution for reducing staff involvement without sacrificing quality. Remember, this isn’t artificial intelligence – it’s librarian intelligence 😎
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Watch Now: Webinars You Might Have Missed
This was a big year for webinars for us, with the release of several new products, including LibMaps, LibConnect Pro, and LibSites! We were also thrilled to host numerous librarian guest presenters, who shared their top tips for using Springshare products to improve library initiatives. If you missed out on any of them – fear not! They're all recorded 😉 Contact us to learn more about any of these exciting new tools!
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LibChat on the Go: Meeting Patrons Where They Are
Being able to connect with patrons on-the-go is essential for modern libraries. This crowd-pleasing post highlights the ins and outs of LibChat – the LibAnswers module that ensures you never miss a question!
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Create Smarter Self-Service Support with LibAnswers FAQs
Your patrons have a lot of questions and LibAnswers FAQs gives them a place to find them! Read all about how setting up a robust, user-friendly knowledge base empowers users to locate answers on their own – anytime, anywhere.
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See the Star-Studded Lineup for SpringyCamp for All Libraries!
Every year, we look forward to our free user conference, SpringyCamp – and it looks like we're not alone! This blog post featuring our highly anticipated speaker lineup was definitely a standout. If you weren't able to attend SpringyCamp live, you can still request access to the recordings.
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