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LibCal: The Most Popular Event, Ticketing, and Kit Management Software for Libraries

November 21, 2024 | By Kelsey

LibCal is an affordable, library-focused tool for event management, space bookings, appointment scheduling, Library of Things & museum passes lending, and more! Libraries are a launchpad for activities-onsite and online events, one-on-one appointments, community reading initiatives, exam study nights, cake pan lending, author visits, and so much more! LibCal offers the tools to manage the what, where, when, and who of just about everything. LibCal is an established and reliable solution used by over 3,600 libraries, and growing, worldwide! 6 Stellar LibCal Features That Will Propel Your Library to New Heights Selecting software for your library can be intimidating, so…

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LibAnswers Chatbot is Here!

February 23, 2023 | By Kirsten
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The moment you’ve all been waiting for, LibAnswers Chatbot is here! Chatbot can serve as the first point of contact for your chat patrons, guiding them through search options, assisting with finding common FAQs and general library information, and passing them off to live chat operators whenever needed. Depending on the Flows you create, Chatbot can route patron questions to specific chat departments, prompt them to create a new LibAnswers ticket, execute a LibGuides or LibAnswers search,…

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Code Release: LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, LibApps, LibConnect, LibInsight, LibStaffer, & LibWizard Features Coming Your Way!

February 17, 2023 | By Juri Kyoya
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We have lots of exciting updates to share with you in our February release! From our all new Chatbot functionality, to nested subject categories in LibGuides, to better field rule management in LibWizard and accessibility improvements across the board, these releases truly have something for everyone! These releases are on their way to you next week, and will be live in all regions by the end of the day on…

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Did You Miss Our ‘Library of Things’ Webinar?

February 9, 2023 | By Corinne
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Staying On Top of Your Unconventional Collections Whether your library lends board games, checks out passes for discounts to local museums, circulates in-house tech like laptops or chargers, or all of the above, the Lending Hub helps you keep these items organized. During our webinar earlier this week, we showed you how to use the Lending Hub to create a visual catalog for your nontraditional collections of physical and digital…

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We’re Back from LibLearnX – Here’s the Recap!

February 3, 2023 | By Corinne
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We had a whirlwind of a weekend at ALA’s LibLearnX Conference at the end of January! Our time in New Orleans meant basking in the beautiful weather, enjoying delicious food, and, of course, connecting with library folks and Springshare clients. We loved getting the chance to highlight what Springshare has planned for the year ahead, showcase how our guest presenters use Springy tools at their libraries, and take you behind…

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Catch a Sneak Peek of LibCal’s Lending Hub Functionality!

January 26, 2023 | By Kirsten
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From Library of Things collections to museum passes, LibCal’s Lending Hub makes it easy to manage your library’s unconventional collections. The Lending Hub combines the existing Equipment Booking module with the new Museum Passes & eTickets functionality so you can manage both physical and digital tickets, as well as physical items your library lends. Want to catch a sneak peek of the Lending Hub in action? Join us for a…

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Springshare is Heading to ALA LibLearnX – Booth #913

January 20, 2023 | By Kirsten
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The Springy Team is heading to the ALA LibLearnX in New Orleans, LA (Booth #913) from Friday, January 27th – 30th, and we can’t wait to see you there! We have a great lineup of flash presentations from Springy experts, plus two guest speakers! Trevor Smith from Douglas College will be presenting on using LibAnswers data to analyze and see long-term trends in reference desk usage and Sussy Reyes from…

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New Year, New Springy Tips!

January 13, 2023 | By Kirsten
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We’re over a week into 2023, and the hustle and bustle leading up to the new year is starting to feel like a distant memory. We know it can be hard to get back into the swing of things after time away so here are a few tips that may save you some time and frustration as you check items off your January to-do list.  1. Utilize the LibCal Email…

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Top 10 Springshare Blog Posts of 2022

January 5, 2023 | By Kirsten
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Welcome to 2023! Before we jump back into our usual news, updates, and helpful tips, let’s take a look back at 2022. We’ve had a busy year here at Springy HQ and know that you have too! From SpringySession webinars to the 15th anniversary of the very first LibGuides install, this list of our top 10 blog posts of the year highlights some of our favorite moments of 2022. 1….

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End of Year Prep + Springy Holiday Schedule

December 16, 2022 | By Kirsten
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The end of the year is a busy time for all of us! Whether you’re wrapping up the end of the semester or just trying to make it through the season, we want to make prepping your Springshare tools for staff vacations and shifting hours as easy as possible. Wondering where to start? Our all-star Support Team has put together a handy guide to preparing your LibAnswers, LibCal, and/or LibStaffer…

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Code Release: LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, LibApps, LibConnect, LibInsight, LibStaffer, & LibWizard Features Coming Your Way!

December 12, 2022 | By Rebecca Reed
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Here at SpringyHQ, we can’t believe that December has already arrived! To celebrate the end of another year with our awesome Springy community, we’re bringing you one last release. These releases are on their way to you next week, and will be live in all regions by the end of the day on Friday, December 16, 2022. LibCal We’re excited to introduce LibCal’s Museum & Passes eTickets functionality, bringing you…

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