By Corinne on June 16, 2026
Whether you're the tech-savviest librarian on staff or the mere mention of "Bootstrap" sends shivers down your spine, the transition to Bootstrap 5 can be daunting when you're short on time, staff, or expertise. No matter why you're seeking help, the answer is undeniable: Springshare Consulting Services is here to help you with a stress-free Bootstrap 5 migration of your site's unique customizations. Now's the time to set your game plan in motion!
Get customized help with your migration
Pick and choose what type of help you need! Your dedicated consultant can work with you and your team to:
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Create Bootstrap 5 versions of your header, navigation, and footer for your LibGuides and/or LibAnswers sites.
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Update the content and styles of your LibGuides site homepage and group homepages (LibGuides CMS only) to Bootstrap 5.
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Check that your custom LibGuides templates are Bootstrap 5-compatible, making code updates as needed.
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Provide Bootstrap 5 versions of existing Bootstrap 3 elements – accordions are an example of where this comes into play.
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Make additional design and style changes so that you're ready to activate Bootstrap 5 in LibGuides and LibAnswers!
FYI: At this time, you can activate Bootstrap 5 for your public LibGuides and LibAnswers sites. Keep an eye on our Release Notes for Bootstrap 5 updates coming to more Springy Tools!
Live examples of websites on Bootstrap 5
Where does Bootstrap 5 pop up in LibGuides? Let's take a look at examples from recent Consulting projects.
Diablo Valley College Library
DVC's Springshare consultant made Bootstrap 5 compatibility updates to the homepage and custom templates like the Contact Us template. The OER group also got a refresh, with Bootstrap 5 updates to the OER pages, a custom header for the OER group, and a new Bootstrap 5 accordion component – see it in action in the Frequently Asked Questions on this OER for Faculty page.
Rohrbach Library, Kutztown University
In 2024, our Consulting Team collaborated with Kutztown University librarians on a LibGuides Design & Build project for their library website. The original work already included both Bootstrap 3 and Bootstrap 5 versions of the header and footer, so earlier this year, Kutztown followed up with a short-and-sweet project to put the Bootstrap 5 version in place and facilitate a seamless activation of Bootstrap 5.
Get the ball rolling on your summertime project! 🏐
If tackling your Bootstrap 5 migration is on your summer to-do list, don't wait to reach out about Consulting help – our calendar is filling up fast! We're currently booking out about 6 weeks in advance, depending on the size, scope, and timeline of your project. Get in touch to learn more or receive a quote tailored to your needs.