While your library might be winding down from the hectic schedule of finals or if you’re experiencing the general slowdown of traffic and questions typical during this time period – here are some quick (and fun!) things you can do, right now. We’ll be releasing our Tis the Season for…
When updating the library’s website, you’re not making that decision in a vacuum. More often than not, it’s a group decision that must go through multiple layers of stakeholders and departments. If you’re advocating moving your Library Website into LibGuides CMS, you’ll need some feathers in your quill to strengthen…
The look and design of your LibGuides will change depending on your audience. If you’re designing LibGuides for adults, graduate students, or advanced learners – you’ll focus more heavily on library resources, advanced searching techniques, and information literacy skill reinforcement. When designing LibGuides for children, think bright, colorful, engaging, and entertaining. No matter…
Here at Springy HQ, we’re super excited to announce a unique integration between BiblioEvents and LibCal’s Spaces Bookings! How does it work? When creating an event inside of your BiblioEvents admin interface, you can reserve the space/room for that event inside LibCal. *Update: 11/16/2017* The recording of the webinar is…
If you’re not already on social media, we hope we’ve made a case in our recent blog post and August SpringyNews newsletter for you to consider hopping on the social media train. But if not, perhaps this recent Pew Research Report on Social Media might change your mind. They found that…
When we first released the LibCal Equipment Booking Add-On Module, we saw a need to integrate room bookings with the equipment reservation process. Wouldn’t it be neat if a patron could reserve a room and related equipment in the exact same reservation? And also, wouldn’t it be great if we could revamp…
Whether you’re on Pinterest, Facebook, or Twitter – social media is a powerful tool for relationship building and creating brand loyalty. Increase Brand Recognition Libraries are in a prime position to use social media to engage with customers, develop positive and sustaining relationships, and promote advocacy. Every opportunity you have to share and…
Day One of our 3-Day SpringyCamp Summer Series is now open for registration! CLICK AND REGISTER What’s SpringyCamp? SpringyCamp is our virtual user conference where real-life Springshare users share how they’re using Springy Tools inside their library. Get inspired, receive practical tips and applications…all from the comfort of your computer….
Now, more than ever, there is a needed skill for identifying and fact-checking news. Librarians have rushed to fill that void creating numerous LibGuides showcasing the dangers of clickbait, the importance of research, and teaching literacy skills showing users how to identify and avoid fake news. To that end, we’re showcasing all…
