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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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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…

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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…

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SpringySession: From Proposal to Presentation

November 13, 2024 | By Kelsey
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A Step-by-Step Guide to Conference Programs Using Springy Tools We’re a month away from our last SpringySession of 2024, From Proposal to Presentation: A Step-by-Step Guide to Conference Programs Using Springy Tools! 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. Springy Kelsey is going to be presenting at LibLearnX in January,…

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Learning Lab: Get Noticed with Notices

November 8, 2024 | By Corinne
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Your patrons are likely already opening emails from your library about pickup requests, due dates, and other courtesy reminders. But are you making the most of these routine emails? Transform them into vibrant, customizable Notices brimming with engagement possibilities! Save your spot in this upcoming Learning Lab: Get Noticed with Notices! On Tuesday, November 19, our Springy Experts will show you how to use Notices, included as part of your…

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A Rundown of SpringyCamp 2024

November 5, 2024 | By Hannah
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That’s a wrap on SpringyCamp 2024! Although we’ve had to take down our tents and put out our campfires, you can still take part in SpringyCamp by watching the recordings from each day. We want to say a hearty ‘thank you’ to all of the amazing presenters and partners who took the time to develop and share their expertise with our wonderful Springy community. Because of their talent and generosity, campers…

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

November 1, 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, November 8, 2024. LibCal SMS Reminders are now available for Appointments! Events can now be set as “Multi Day“, where the event runs continuously for up to 45 days and ends at the date/time you specify. We’ve added Event Flyer Templates, so you don’t need…

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Tales From the Co-Op: October Exchanges

October 29, 2024 | By Kelsey
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The newest edition of Tales From the Co-Op is here! If you missed the most recent post in this series, be sure to catch up with the September Exchanges. The LibAnswers 24/7 Chat Cooperative provides your library with continuous, reliable chat coverage through LibChat, staffed by expert librarians with MLS degrees and cooperative members from partner libraries worldwide. Whether your librarians are busy, it’s after hours, or you’re focusing on in-person services,…

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Demystify Your Data with LibInsight

October 25, 2024 | By Hannah
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Here’s your chance to learn how LibInsight, our powerhouse data analysis tool, can centralize and simplify your data collection and reporting. We have two upcoming webinars: one geared toward academic libraries on November 4, and one the following week on November 14 tailored to public libraries. Each webinar addresses how to take advantage of datasets in LibInsight to manage, analyze, and share your data with your team or stakeholders. End-of-year…

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Learning Lab: A Collaborative Approach to LibAnswers Chatbot Integration

October 16, 2024 | By Talia
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If you’re thinking of all the ways, places, and virtual spaces where you can integrate your LibAnswers Chatbot – this upcoming November Learning Lab is for you! UMass Boston’s Lauren Movlai and Eunkyung Lee will discuss how they transformed the user experience at their library by integrating Chatbot inside their Ex Libris Primo discovery layer. Working collaboratively across their two departments of Library Systems and Discovery Services and Reference Outreach…

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SpringyCamp for Public Libraries: A Recap

October 11, 2024 | By Kirsten
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Our first-ever SpringyCamp for Public Libraries was a huge hit! Whether you joined us live or prefer to catch up with the recordings, we’ve got you covered with all the highlights. On October 1, we hosted 13 presenters with topics ranging from innovative ways to use your Springy tools to creative strategies for connecting with patrons. A big shout-out goes to our amazing presenters who dedicated their valuable time, effort,…

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