Celebrating 18 Years of LibGuides: A Journey of Innovation
By Hannah on April 30, 2025
Origins of LibGuides: A New Era for Libraries In 2007, the landscape of library resources was forever changed with the introduction of LibGuides, a revolutionary tool designed to create web-based, multimedia research guides. The innovation stemmed from a simple, yet profound understan …
Tales From the Co-Op: April Exchanges
By Hannah on April 24, 2025
Get ready for another exciting installment of Tales From the Co-Op! If you weren't able to read the latest post in this series, be sure to check out our March Exchanges. Do your patrons love to tell you how much they wish you were never closed? With our 24/7 Chat Cooperative, that mig …
Get On Board with Multi-Factor Authentication
By Hannah on April 22, 2025
Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is one of the gold standards for safeguarding web accounts against hackers, data breaches, and other online threats. At Springshare, we prioritize your data security with unwavering dedication and are proud to be SOC II Compliant. Enabling MFA is the …
Catch Up on Must-See ACRL 2025 Guest Presentations
By Hannah on April 11, 2025
We're still abuzz from meeting so many of you at ACRL last week! There have been quite a few shifts in library land lately, and during this year's National Library Week, our appreciation for librarians is at an all-time high. Yesterday was Take Action for Libraries Day, making it the …
Introducing LibConference: The App You Didn’t Know You Needed (Because You Don’t)
By Hannah on April 1, 2025
Your Conference Day...Perfected! Tired of getting lost in a convention center the size of a small city? Wishing there was an easier way to keep track of sessions and sneak out for a sightseeing break? Well, wish no more—because we’re thrilled to introduce LibConference, the totally re …
Tales From the Co-Op: March Exchanges
By Hannah on March 27, 2025
It's time for another thrilling chapter of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed the most recent post in this series, take a look at our February Exchanges. Our budget-friendly 24/7 Chat Cooperative is your library's secret weapon, offering patrons around-the-clock access to knowledgeab …
Meet Us in Minneapolis! — ACRL 2025, Booth #716
By Hannah on March 25, 2025
The Springshare team is heading to the ACRL Conference next week! We're excited to connect with academics from around the U.S., and we've got a few new tricks up our sleeves that you won't want to miss! If you're attending in person, stop by Booth #716 to say hello, pick our brains, o …
SpringySession: Leave a Lasting Impression with Short Informal Videos
By Hannah on March 20, 2025
It's no secret: videos can really pack a punch when it comes to boosting your online presence! At Springshare, we're all about using short, informal videos to elevate our customer service, deliver clear instructions, or share a handy Springy tip. We're excited to pass on our expertise …
March Maintenance Magic
By Hannah on March 4, 2025
It's that time of the year when people get into Spring Cleaning mode, and here at Springshare HQ our version of that is March Maintenance Magic! Your tools' security is extremely important, and something we take very seriously, which is why we're dedicating this blog post to remind yo …
Tales From the Co-Op: February Exchanges
By Hannah on February 27, 2025
It's time for another exciting edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed the most recent post in this series, be sure to catch up with the January Exchanges. Our affordable 24/7 Chat Cooperative ensures your patrons have round-the-clock access to expert MLS-degreed librarians. 20 …