By Kelsey on April 20, 2026
Let’s be honest, while library folks proudly embrace a little nerdiness, product update notes don’t always make it to the top of the TBR list. They get bookmarked, skimmed, or saved for “later." That’s exactly why we’re launching something new: a more engaging way to stay in the loop without digging through release notes.
Welcome to Inside the Update, Springshare’s new webinar series designed to make product updates not just informative, but actually enjoyable. Whether you’re using the full Springshare Suite, working with a single tool, or exploring options for your library, this series will walk you through what’s new, what’s changing, and what’s coming next – all in one place.
Our first session kicks off on Thursday, May 7 at 3pm ET! In just 45 minutes, you’ll get a guided tour of recent enhancements, upcoming improvements, and practical tips to help you make the most of new features.
Upcoming Updates at a Glance
We’ll feature key changes coming across the platform including:
- A Bootstrap 5 transition that brings a cleaner, more consistent experience across LibApps (including updated admin navigation and a LibGuides migration timeline)
- Expanded patron visibility, giving staff more insight into user interactions across tools
- LibSites upgrades to help you manage and organize your website more effectively
- LibCal enhancements, including improved booking visibility and better event tracking
Recent Updates You Might Have Missed
We've had a lot of recent product updates – here are just a few highlights we'll cover:
- LibAnswers – easier communication with inline images and ongoing chat improvements
- LibWizard – save progress and export content for more flexible user experiences
- LibCal – new ways to track event details and costs
- LibInsight – added safeguards for recovering deleted data
- Across products – continued improvements to integrations, accessibility, and patron data visibility
You'll learn about all of this and more when you join us for Inside the Update!
Can't attend live and want the recording? Register and choose Watch the Recording and we'll email you a link to the recording after the session's over.
Interested in more Springshare webinars? Check out our calendar of upcoming events!