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Can’t Get Enough of LibMaps? We’ve Added More Sneak Peeks!

March 10, 2025 | By Kirsten
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We’ve heard you loud and clear, everyone’s buzzing about LibMaps! Due to overwhelming interest, we’re adding two more sneak peek sessions in March-including one later this week! That means two extra chances to explore Springshare’s newest tool and see how it can transform the way patrons navigate your library. What’s All the Hype About? LibMaps brings your floor plan to life with interactive mapping and collection wayfinding features. Whether patrons are searching for a specific book, a quiet study space, or a key library service area, this innovative tool makes it easy to bridge the digital-to-physical library experience. With seamless…

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Head Off to SpringyCamp This Summer!

July 19, 2023 | By Kirsten
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Roasting marshmallows. Telling stories by the campfire. Slathering mustard (or ketchup) on your hotdog. Spraying on copious amounts of mosquito repellent… But nothing truly says summer like SpringyCamp! Pack up your virtual knapsack and join us on August 3 and August 10 for our annual free virtual user conference! This year, we’re doing things a bit differently – come and go as you please and simply drop in to the sessions…

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New, New, New! Everything We Showed @ ALA Annual Conference

July 14, 2023 | By Corinne
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You know how the ALA exhibit hall is…. You’re strolling along, not a care in the world, when before you know it you’re carrying 12 tote bags and an overabundance of ARCs that definitely put your luggage over the weight limit. While you’re debating the merits of waiting in the post office line, something catches your eye. What’s that? An array of stylish stickers that will take up almost no…

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SpringySession: Marketing Events with the Springy Toolbox

June 29, 2023 | By Kirsten
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Tips for Marketing Events with Springy Tools From SpringyCamp to sneak peeks and product demos, the Springy Team hosts a lot of events. Here at Springshare, we know that planning a great event is about more than just the session itself; effective communication and follow-up can make or break attendance and engagement. Over the years, we’ve perfected the art of promoting events using a blend of strategic marketing and evaluation…

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

June 23, 2023 | By Sarah
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These releases are on their way to you next week, and most will be live in all regions by the end of the day on Friday, June 30, 2023. The LibGuides release is coming during the week of July 10th, and will be live in all regions by the end of the day on Friday, July 14, 2023. LibCal Tablet UI: The new dedicated tablet-display interface for wall-mounted tablets is here! These…

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Catch Us in Chicago! — ALA Annual Conference, Booth #1525

June 15, 2023 | By Talia
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The Springshare team is heading to the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago in one week and we can’t wait to see everyone there. Attending in person? Stop by Booth #1525 to chat with us and pick up some Springy swag. Plus, you’re going to want to carve out some time in your busy conference schedules to catch our flash presentations! Our entire lineup of Springshare flash presentations is on all…

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Conference Travel Tips From Your Fave Springys

June 7, 2023 | By Talia
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For over 2 years we sat at home or in our offices… attending conferences virtually. But now we’re back to traveling in person to conferences, even more than we did before the pandemic! So we surveyed the Springy team and asked them to pull together a list of their favorite conference and travel tips. If we see you in a few weeks at the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago (Booth…

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Are You Heading to the ALA Annual Conference?

May 31, 2023 | By Talia
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We’re heading to the ALA Annual Conference in Chicago, booth #1525, and we’re looking for guest presenters at our booth! Learning From Each Other The main point of attending conferences, other than seeing old friends and meeting new ones, is to learn from each other – to get inspired by what someone is doing at their institution and see if you can replicate it at yours. Of the hundreds of…

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New LibCal Spaces Suggestion-Based UI

May 25, 2023 | By Talia
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LibCal’s suggestion-based Spaces booking interface is here! This new UI enables patrons to find spaces by entering desired location, category, capacity, and date/time. The LibCal algorithm then finds availability for the exact – or similar – parameters and delivers the results for easy booking. If you thought that was all, think again! A new dedicated tablet-display interface for wall-mounted tablets is almost ready, as is the integration with smartlocks so patrons can book,…

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Springy Training Resources for Everyone

May 17, 2023 | By Corinne
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We’re rounding up the best ways to get to know your Springy tools! Whether you’re a new user or a seasoned admin, our dedicated Training Team is here to make sure you have easy access to live and self-paced training resources. Psst! While we’re highlighting some of our more structured training options here, this still doesn’t cover all the Springshare resources at your fingertips. For step-by-step documentation for all Springshare…

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

May 12, 2023 | By Rebecca Reed
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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, May 19, 2023. LibCal We’re way beyond excited to introduce our new public Spaces UI, which you can preview and opt-in to using in your site. This new, mobile-first public experience is search based, so users will search for the date and time they’d like…

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