By Hannah on November 13, 2026
Does taking time off for the holidays bring you more anxiety than anticipation? We're popping in with some timely tips and tricks to get your Springshare tools prepped for staff vacations, school breaks, and holiday closures. Get ahead this year and breathe a little easier during your time off.
But First, Let's Talk Turkey🍂
We want to let you know that we'll be taking a few days of rest and relaxation for ourselves. Springshare Support, Training, and Social will be closed on the following days:
- Thursday, November 26
- Friday, November 27
- Thursday, December 24
- Friday, December 25
- Friday, January 1, 2027
During these dates, we'll be monitoring for emergencies only. All non-emergency questions will be answered when we reopen.
Expect reduced support hours on these dates:
December 28, 29, 30, 31: 9am - 3pm Eastern Time
Get Ahead of the Hustle and Bustle ✅
We have an array of useful resources to help you stay a few steps ahead this year:-
Check out our Springboard Tutorial for a handy step-by-step checklist to help you prepare your LibAnswers, LibCal, or LibStaffer system for holiday schedule changes.
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Watch a full training session dedicated to managing hours, exceptions, and holiday schedules in LibCal. Spanish speakers can attend live on December 14 or watch the recording anytime in English or Spanish!
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Learn how to set up an alert box for your LibGuides homepage to easily communicate any anticipated or last-minute closures.
- Stay on top of the approaching deadline for switching your LibGuides site to Bootstrap 5! Here’s a useful FAQ with DIY resources and info about how we can lend a hand.
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Know where to go when you have questions! Answers are always within reach on the Springshare Support site, where you can find help articles by topic or product, browse self-paced SpringyU tutorials, or connect with other users in the Lounge.
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Offer continuous support – even while your building is closed. The Global Chat Cooperative offers 24/7 coverage from experienced MLIS-degreed librarians and cooperative members worldwide. Interested in joining the Co-Op? Request more info here!
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