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 …
SpringyCamp for Public Libraries Recap
By Kelsey on October 7, 2025
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Our second annual SpringyCamp for Public Libraries was truly memorable – a gathering where inspiration, innovation, and practical solutions took center stage. Throughout the event, our distinguished guest presenters joined us at the virtual campfire with real-world strategies on advoc …
Two Weeks Until SpringyCamp for Public Libraries – Check Out the Presenter Lineup Now!
By Kelsey on September 16, 2025
SpringyCamp for Public Libraries is coming up on October 1 at 12pm - 3:30pm ET. Grab your trail mix for this public-library-focused edition of SpringyCamp! Join us for a day dedicated to exploring imaginative and actionable strategies to maximize your Springy tools for your team and c …
Learning Lab: Create Engaging Automated Emails
By Kelsey on September 8, 2025
Your library is the cat’s meow, but how do you make sure your community knows that? With the right catitude and Patron Point, anything is pawsible! Register now for the Learning Lab: Create Engaging Automated Emails on Wednesday, September 24 at 12:30pm ET where you’ll learn how the C …
More Attendees, Less Stress: LibCal Tools for Event Success
By Kelsey on August 29, 2025
Coordinating your library's events is a major undertaking! Making sure your community knows about your programs and turns out in force is just as important as the planning itself. LibCal streamlines every step, giving your library an intuitive, reliable event calendar that works seaml …
Register Now for LibMaps for Everyone
By Kelsey on August 5, 2025
Have you ever wished your library’s wayfinding could do more than just point the way? With LibMaps, it can! This is your invitation to reimagine how your library connects spaces, services, and patrons with the LibMaps for Everyone webinar series . This free two-part series highlights …
Streamline Library Equipment Management with LibCal’s Lending Hub
By Kelsey on July 23, 2025
Make your library equipment checkout a breeze with LibCal's Equipment Lending. Whether you’re lending camera kits for class projects, VR headsets for digital literacy workshops, or specialty crafting tools for creative exploration, LibCal’s Lending Hub offers the control, flexibility, …