Learn Librarian-Tested Tips for Navigating the Bootstrap 5 Upgrade
By Hannah on July 9, 2026
Have you heard the news? LibGuides just got even better with Bootstrap 5! 🎉 The recent upgrade from the Bootstrap 3 CSS framework to Bootstrap 5 brings your library's information to life with a more modern look, improved accessibility, updated components, and a flexible grid system. …
From Library to LMS: Embedding Library Resources in Your Course Pages
By Hannah on July 6, 2026
Students usually aren't aware of everything the library has to offer – sometimes they don't even make it to the library website. What if your library's resources were front and center in their courseware tool? LibGuides CMS makes this possible by allowing you to strategically place li …
LibMaps + LibSites: Your Complete Digital Branch
By Hannah on June 23, 2026
Every library has two front doors. The first is the one patrons walk through – a physical space they need to find, navigate, and feel at home in. The second is your website – the one most patrons access before ever setting foot inside your building. Join us for a webinar exploring how …
Answering Patrons Faster Than Ever: Five LibAnswers Features That Beat AI
By Hannah on June 4, 2026
Libraries often lead the way with emerging technology, but mass AI adoption has brought some unique challenges. As AI chatbots take the world by storm, reference departments have noticed a huge shift in patron expectations. While we firmly believe the right answer beats the fastest an …
Tales From the Co-Op: May Exchanges
By Hannah on May 26, 2026
We're thrilled to bring you the newest chapter of Tales From the Co-Op! Each month we share transcripts from our Chat Co-Op service which provides libraries with 24/7/365 chat coverage. When your library is closed, understaffed, or simply too busy to respond, wouldn't it be nice to ha …
Digital Wallets, Physical Libraries: How Patron Verify & Renew Brings Cards Into the Modern Era
By Hannah on May 12, 2026
Most people carry their phones everywhere they go, making digital wallets the easiest, most natural way to store everyday essentials, from boarding passes to credit cards – and now library cards! Patron Verify & Renew ensures library cards are available to eligible patrons at a mo …
Welcome to the New and Improved Lounge
By Hannah on May 5, 2026
Have you ever thought to yourself, "I wonder if anyone has used LibGuides to do this before?" Do you have a brilliant feature request for one of our tools? Want to connect with other Springshare users and bounce ideas around? The Springshare Lounge is the place to be – and it just got …
Tales From the Co-Op: April Exchanges
By Hannah on April 28, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed last month's post, check out our March exchanges. This blog series highlights amazing chat exchanges from our 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative – a service that provides quality chat reference to patrons at any hour of th …
Cutting Through Red Tape with LibGuides and Hot Chocolate
By Hannah on April 24, 2026
With a little help from LibGuides, Worcester Public Library (WPL) was able to turn a large community-building event into an opportunity to share valuable resources! Each December, the city of Worcester, Massachusetts kicks off the holiday season with a Festival of Lights event, which …
How One Library Struck the Perfect Balance with LibCal
By Hannah on April 17, 2026
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What started as a necessary change to seat reservations during the pandemic led to more inclusive spaces for everyone at Université de Liège. Discover how ULiège Library analyzed survey responses and designed a two-tiered system that responds directly to user demand!