See You in Chicago for ALA 2026!

The Springshare team is heading to Chicago for the American Library Association Annual Conference, and we're excited to connect with you in person!

Visit us at Booth 1729 to talk with our team and pick up some Springy swag. We have a fantastic lineup of guest speakers and presentations highlighting the latest Springshare tools and features. Each 15-minute flash session is designed to fit seamlessly into your busy ALA schedule – you won't want to miss them!

Find Us at Booth 1729! Exhibit Hall Hours:

• Friday, June 26 | 5:30pm - 7:00pm
• Saturday, June 27 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Sunday, June 28 | 9:00am - 5:00pm
• Monday, June 29 | 9:00am - 12:30pm

All times are listed in US Central Time

Guest Presenter Schedule

All guest presentations will be streamed live on Zoom. Subscribe to The Springshare Insider to receive a reminder! 

📣 This or That? Interactive Displays to Encourage Engagement and Market Library Creative Spaces and Services
Friday, June 26 | 5:45pm - 6:00pm CT

Learn how Nicole Mackowiak enhanced engagement by gamifying library outreach using analog and digital channels, from simple whiteboard displays to creative posters and LibWizard Quizzes. 

🤖 I'm Not a Robot: AI's Impact on Virtual Reference Interviews
Saturday, June 27 | 10:30am - 10:45am CT

The widespread adoption of AI chatbots can make librarians feel like relics. MaryAlice Wade and Heather Posey VanDyne are pushing back and showing the value of reference interviews through LibAnswers transcripts!

🔍 Extending Archival Exhibits with LibGuides and LibWizard: Connecting Collections, Research, and Engagement
Saturday, June 27 | 11:15am - 11:30am CT

See how Taiya McDowell uses LibGuides as a research companion to physical and virtual exhibits to make specialized collections more accessible. To encourage active learning, she also incorporates LibWizard quizzes and scenario-based activities. 

🌸 Planting Pathways: The Redesign and Implementation of the New York Botanical Garden's Resource Guides and Services
Saturday, June 27 | 1:00pm - 1:15pm CT

Much like tending a garden, see how Samantha D'Acunto redesigned Plant Information and Collection Resources LibGuides, LibAnswers FAQs, and request forms to improve service at the LuEsther T. Mertz Library at the New York Botanical Garden.

📚 Using a Scoping Review Methodology to Create a Comprehensive Subject Guide
Sunday, June 28 | 10:30am - 10:45am CT

If you've ever considered developing complex subject guides you'll want to catch this presentation by Franklin Ofsthun where you'll see an example of a LibGuide utilized as a rigorous scholarly output. 

⚖️ Law & Order: Bring Order to Practice Resources with LibApps
Sunday, June 28 | 1:00pm - 1:15pm CT

Hear how Lee Heckle and the librarians from Nelson Mullins reimagined LibGuides for a law firm environment, creating focused guides that function as trusted practice area “cheat sheets” for attorneys.

Springshare Presentation Schedule

⚠️ Fast-Track Follow-Ups with Incident & Issue Tracking
Friday, June 26 | 6:00pm - 6:15pm CT
Saturday, June 27 | 10:50am - 11:05am CT

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.  

🗺️ Lead the Way with LibMaps
Friday, June 26 | 6:15pm - 6:30pm CT
Sunday, June 28 | 1:25pm - 1:40pm CT

Give patrons a helping hand with LibMaps 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. 

✅ Accelerate Access with Patron Verify & Renew
Saturday, June 27 | 12:00pm - 12:15pm CT
Sunday, June 28 | 2:30pm - 2:45pm CT

Patron Verify & Renew streamlines both online library card registration and borrower renewal through a secure, automated solution. No manual review overload. No guesswork. Just seamless borrower verification you can trust.

💻 Build a Smarter Library Website with LibSites
Saturday, June 27 | 1:25pm - 1:40pm CT
Sunday, June 28 | 12:00pm - 12:15pm CT

Learn how to build a dynamic, mobile-friendly website and give patrons access to their Personalized Patron Portal with real-time account info, targeted messages, upcoming events, and more – you can do it all with LibSites!

💼 Revolutionize Job Seeking with Careershift
Saturday, June 27 | 2:30pm - 2:45pm CT
Sunday, June 28 | 10:50am - 11:05am CT

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.  

We'll see you in Chicago!