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Learning Lab: Boosting Survey Engagement with SMS

November 19, 2024 | By Kelsey
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Have you ever tried to survey your community to see how to improve your services, only to have a disproportionate amount of responses from one demographic, skewing your results? When Maricopa County Library District (MCLD) encountered this problem, they improved their results by using targeted outreach via SMS to gather survey responses from the demographics they were missing! Save your spot in this upcoming Learning Lab: Boosting Survey Engagement with SMS! On Wednesday, December 11, Samantha Mears of MCLD will show you how to use Patron Point’s Segments and SMS features to gather more balanced, actionable insights from their community….

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Spark Interest with Automated Readers’ Advisory Emails

September 30, 2024 | By Hannah
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Looking for an effective way to get books from your collection into the right reader’s hands? You can help patrons receive timely book recommendations from a trusted source with Patron Point Recommends! Keep your patrons informed about the latest release from a favorite author or encourage exploration of different topics that align with their interests. Join us for a Learning Lab: Spark Interest with Automated Readers’ Advisory Emails on October…

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Tales From the Co-Op: September Exchanges

September 24, 2024 | By Hannah
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We’re pleased to present the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed the most recent post in this series, be sure to catch up with the August Exchanges. At Springshare, we understand that no one can hunt down elusive information (with sources!) quite like a librarian. With the spike in distance learning and increased use of digital resources, you may be wondering how to consistently meet patrons…

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LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal, and LibStaffer Features Coming Your Way!

September 20, 2024 | 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, September 27, 2024. LibCal SMS Reminders are now available for event registrations, and additional reminders are coming soon! We’ve added the ability to override LibAuth authentication at the Space level if enabled for a location. This is helpful for locations where you may, for example,…

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Explore the Lineup: SpringyCamp’s Public Libraries Schedule Now Available

September 18, 2024 | By Kirsten
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SpringyCamp for Public Libraries is coming up on October 1 at 12pm – 3:30pm US ET, and we have an amazing schedule of events ready for you! Take a look at this fun-filled day of informative sessions with actionable takeaways, interesting use-cases, and spooky stories told over a virtual campfire. What is SpringyCamp? SpringyCamp is our totally free virtual user conference where you get to hear how other libraries and institutions…

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Here There Be Monsters… in the Library!

September 11, 2024 | By Kirsten
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Do you dare enter a world of digital mystery and adventure? *insert suspenseful music* Join us for an upcoming Learning Lab where the boundaries of creativity, technology, and library engagement collide! Mark your calendars for the upcoming Learning Lab: Here There Be Monsters… in the Library! on October 10 at 2pm ET, led by Melody Steiner, Arts and Humanities Librarian at Lorain County Community College (LCCC), and Ellen Weppelman, former…

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SpringySession: Enhancing Internal Communication with Blogs

September 5, 2024 | By Corinne
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Tips for Improving Staff Collaboration We’re three weeks away from our fall SpringySession! With our SpringySession webinar series, we get the chance to share our Springy expertise and provide you with real-world strategies that you can implement in your organization. In this session, Springy Corinne will take you behind the scenes to show you how we use LibGuides Blogs internally here at Springshare to share updates, celebrate our wins, recap…

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Tales From the Co-Op: August Exchanges

August 27, 2024 | By Kirsten
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We’re thrilled to bring you the newest chapter of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed our latest post in this series, be sure to catch up with the July Exchanges. The LibAnswers 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative ensures continuous chat support for your library’s LibChat service. Staffed by our MLS-degreed Springy librarians and cooperative members from contributing libraries, we provide seamless chat coverage around the clock. By participating in the…

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Nine Conferences in Three Months? Let’s Go!

August 22, 2024 | By Corinne
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After an oh-so-brief summer respite from conference travel, we’re gearing up for a busy fall. With back-to-back – and sometimes overlapping – events, the Springy Team is dividing and conquering, crisscrossing the country (and the Atlantic Ocean!) because we’re just that excited to see our library pals in person. We hope you’re as pumped as we are to meet up and chat about libraries, books, technology, Springshare, and more. We’re already…

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Falling Into a New Routine: Top Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition

August 13, 2024 | By Kirsten

With autumn just around the corner, it’s the perfect time for a fresh start as everyone heads back to school. Whether you’re getting your library ready for a new wave of students or just looking to ease into the season, we’ve got you covered. We’ve rounded up some of our favorite tips to help your library make a smooth transition into fall. Let’s gear up for fall with a few…

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*NEW* LibCal Event Flyers & SMS Notifications

August 7, 2024 | By Kirsten

Libraries are getting a boost with some exciting new features in LibCal! Say hello to customizable event flyers and handy SMS notifications, designed to streamline your event planning and keep your community informed. Plus, you now have access to royalty-free images for your events! Dive into the details and discover how these tools can enhance your library’s outreach and engagement efforts. Event SMS Reminders – Coming Mid-August We’re adding SMS…

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