By Hannah on March 13, 2026
The Springy team is thrilled to be heading to PLA in just a few weeks – and we're not showing up empty-handed! Make sure to stop by Booth 310 for exclusive PLA swag (who wants a temporary tattoo? 🖐️), the lowdown on everything new from Springshare, and an inspiring lineup of flash presentations.
Come say hello and get answers about any Springy tool, including some of our newest additions: LibMaps, Careershift, and Incident & Issue Tracking. We also have an amazing lineup of librarian guest presenters who will be sharing how they use Springshare tools in innovative ways!
Find Us at Booth 310! Exhibit Hall Hours:
All times are listed in US Central Time:
- Wednesday, April 1 | 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Thursday, April 2 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday, April 3 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
Visit us at the Career Center:
Careershift by Springshare is proud to sponsor the PLA 2026 Career Center – supporting meaningful connections between job seekers and employers throughout the conference.
Say hello while we're there:
- Wednesday, April 1 | 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Thursday, April 2 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
- Friday, April 3 | 9:00am - 11:00am
Guest Presenter Schedule
All guest presentations will be streamed via Zoom. Subscribe to The Springshare Insider to receive a reminder!
Managing Library Spaces at Scale: How Chicago Public Library Uses LibCal
(Streaming Live on Zoom) - Wednesday, April 1 | 4:00pm - 4:15pm CT
Discover how Chicago Public Library uses LibCal to efficiently manage room reservations and maximize access to library spaces. In this short presentation, Central Library Director Shenita Mack will share how staff members use LibCal to organize room bookings, support patron access to library spaces, and simplify staff scheduling.
All In: Cross-Departmental and Cross-Platform Reference Support Through LibAnswers (Streaming Live on Zoom) - Thursday, April 2 | 9:15am - 9:30am CT
Tune in to hear from Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library's Public Services Manager, Debbie Stanton, about how their library utilizes LibAnswers! You'll learn about the work her library has done to expand integration of LibAnswers ticketing beyond the usual suspects of reference librarians – using queues, webforms, and FAQs to direct questions to the team best prepared to respond quickly and accurately.
Using LibInsight for Collection Development
(Streaming Live on Zoom) - Thursday, April 2 | 3:30pm - 3:45pm CT
Don't miss Kenosha Public Library's (KPL) presentation about choosing LibInsight to track patron purchase requests when other methods fell short. Learn from Head of Collection Services, Shannon Urban, about how they assign requests, make purchase decisions, and record data. Discover how KPL uses LibInsight to track the number of requests, audience age, approval rate, trends in requested formats, and collection gaps – all important variables that inform their decision-making throughout the year.
Springshare Presentation Schedule
See You in the Stacks with LibMaps
Give patrons a helping hand with LibMaps, Springshare's popular wayfinding tool – for libraries of any size! Enhance your library's accessibility and user experience with an interactive map that invites patrons to explore and engage, without feeling lost.
Wednesday, April 1 | 4:30pm - 4:45pm CT
Friday, April 3 | 9:45am - 10:00am CT
Support Job Seekers with Careershift
There's a better way to network and job search, and your patrons deserve access to it! Springshare's Careershift is more than a job board – it's a comprehensive networking and research tool. Give patrons access to networking resources, hidden job markets, organizational tools, and company insights all in one easy-to-use platform.
Wednesday, April 1 | 5:15pm - 5:30pm CT
Thursday, April 2 | 9:45am - 10:00am CT
Respond Faster with Incident & Issue Tracking
Track and resolve issues more efficiently with the newest tool from Springshare – Incident & Issue Tracking! Join us to learn more about streamlining your library's response and gaining valuable insights for official reports and forecasting. Use real data to identify patterns and recognize when staff need additional support, training, or resources.
Thursday, April 2 | 3:00pm - 3:15pm CT
Friday, April 3 | 9:00am - 9:15am CT
Can't wait till PLA? Join us for an upcoming webinar on March 19 or 25 for a closer look at Incident and Issue Tracking!
We can hardly wait to see you in Minneapolis! And if we won't see you IRL at PLA, keep an eye out for an announcement of a post-PLA recap webinar to get caught up on our newest tools!