See You in Chicago for ALA 2026!
By Kelsey on June 10, 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 presentation …
Hop on the Bootstrap 5 Training Train
By Kelsey on June 2, 2026
The Bootstrap 5 train keeps chugging along to the January 2027 LibGuides transition deadline. Our recent blog post outlined the migration timeline and shared key resources to help you prepare. Today, we're highlighting updated video trainings, new features, and a Learning Lab you won' …
Increasing Access to Public Libraries
By Kelsey on May 21, 2026
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Removing barriers to access is a core objective of public libraries. In a digital-first world, requiring patrons to physically come to the library to get a library card or renew their account can be a significant hurdle. On the other hand, how do you ensure that no one is gaming the s …
Inside the Update: Our New ICYMI Webinar Series
By Kelsey on April 20, 2026
Let’s be honest, while library folks proudly embrace a little nerdiness, product update notes don’t always make it to the top of the TBR list. They get bookmarked, skimmed, or saved for “later." That’s exactly why we’re launching something new: a more engaging way to stay in the loop …
See You in Minneapolis for PLA 2026!
By Kelsey on March 23, 2026
Ready to make a bold decision with absolutely zero long-term consequences? Swing by booth 310 at PLA and grab a free temporary tattoo! It’s all the fun of getting inked without the lifelong commitment! But that's not the only reason to stop by – you'll want to see everything we're sho …
Resource Sharing with LibWizard
By Kelsey on March 10, 2026
Community and collaboration are at the heart of every library, and here at Springshare we love helping libraries foster community with their peers. One of our favorite ways to promote resource sharing is through our LibGuides Community. We have almost a million shared LibGuides and it …
Tales From the Co-Op: February Exchanges
By Kelsey on February 24, 2026
Welcome back to Tales From the Co-Op where we share some of our favorite recent conversations between our Co-Op Librarians and your patrons! To see more exchanges, check out last month's post. Springshare's 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative ensures your patrons receive round-the-clock serv …
If you still use a spreadsheet to schedule staff, this post is for you!
By Kelsey on February 18, 2026
We won't deny the usefulness of spreadsheets for all sorts of data, but creating library schedules that cover desks, events, time off, and last-minute changes far exceeds the capabilities of a formula. It leaves you with an intense logic puzzle to solve and maintain – leading to overw …
Paving the Way with LibMaps
By Kelsey on January 29, 2026
Bond University in Gold Coast, Australia was ready to rethink what wayfinding looks like in a modern academic library. With multiple libraries, changing student behaviors, and growing demand for flexible study spaces, the Bond Library Team turned to LibMaps to help students easily nav …
Make the Hidden Work of Your Library Visible
By Kelsey on January 13, 2026
Patrons often imagine library work as quiet days spent reading behind the desk, but anyone working in a library knows how far that is from reality. Join us on Friday, January 23 at 11:30am ET for Operational Transparency: Making the Hidden Work of Your Library ACTUALLY Visible! You'll …