Code Release: New Features Coming Your Way!
By Sarah on April 3, 2026
Happy Spring! The rain is falling, the crocuses have popped out of the ground, and we have a new bouquet of fresh features to share. These features will be live in all regions by the end of the day on Friday, April 10, 2026.
Your glasses have been slacking. Not anymore. Meet LibGlasses.
By Kirsten on April 1, 2026
Your glasses have one job. One. And yet here you are, tilting your head sideways to read a call number, losing them on your own face, and doing absolutely nothing about the patron who just shelved a book spine-in because you simply did not see it in time. That ends today. We're thrill …
Tales From the Co-Op: March Exchanges
By Kirsten on March 30, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed last month's post, check out our February exchanges here. Plus, we're currently hiring for a Co-Op Reference Librarian – details below! Springshare's 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative ensures your patrons receive round-th …
Let Your Chat Reference Expertise Shine – We're Hiring!
By Corinne on March 26, 2026
Do you do your best work when the rest of the world is asleep? We're looking for a part-time 24/7 Co-Op Reference Librarian to join our team. Available shifts are focused on very late night / very early morning hours in the U.S. We encourage applications from night owls, early risers, …
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 …
Get Inspired to Create a Self-Service Digital Branch
By Corinne on March 18, 2026
Back by popular demand – Steve Koebel of Arlington Public Library (APL) returns to the virtual Springy Stage to expand on his SpringyCamp 2025 presentation in a live Learning Lab: From Room Reservations to a Reimagined Digital Branch. On Thursday, April 9 at 11am ET, Steve will take u …
Prepare for PLA! Flash Presentations at Booth 310
By Hannah on March 13, 2026
The Springy team is thrilled to be heading to PLA in just a few weeks – and we're not showing up empty-handed! Make sure to stop by Booth 310 for exclusive PLA swag (who wants a temporary tattoo? 🖐️), the lowdown on everything new from Springshare, and an inspiring lineup of flash pr …
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 …
March Maintenance Magic
By Kirsten on March 5, 2026
Spring cleaning isn’t just for closets and inboxes. At Springshare HQ, it’s time for March Maintenance Magic – a dedicated moment to review your security game plan and make sure everything is running exactly as it should. Strong security doesn’t happen by accident. It happens through …
Keep Track of Costs for Your Library's Events
By Corinne on March 2, 2026
There's a lot that goes into making your library events a success – and LibCal is your all-in-one tool for this behind-the-scenes coordination! Today, let's take a look at a brand-new feature designed to shine a light on exactly how much goes into your event planning: Event Production …