Springshare's Patron Point Receives Platinum in 2026 Modern Library Awards

MIAMI (January 30, 2026) - Springshare is pleased to announce that Patron Point, its library marketing automation platform, has received a Platinum Award in LibraryWorks' 12th Annual Modern Library Awards. This marks the sixth year in a row that Patron Point has received the program's highest honor.

The Modern Library Awards were created to recognize outstanding products and services in the library industry through an unbiased evaluation process. Products are reviewed by LibraryWorks' database of more than 90,000 librarians, and only customers with hands-on experience using a product in their library are eligible to participate as judges.

Patron Point scored an overall score of 9.23/10, with high marks across criteria including quality, functionality, and overall satisfaction. One judge remarked, "Patron Point gave us the tools to better reach our patrons through emails, text messaging, and instant digital library cards. Our click rate has increased over 20%!"

Patron Point is a comprehensive patron relationship management system that helps public libraries connect with their communities – from welcoming new patrons to keeping them informed and engaged through targeted, automated communication. Patron Point is used by thousands of libraries worldwide to optimize their communication and marketing efforts.

"Springshare is dedicated to helping libraries enhance their web presence and stand out in the eyes of their users," said Slaven Zivkovic, Founder and CEO of Springshare. "Patron Point continues to play a key role in supporting that mission, and we're honored to see libraries recognize its impact year after year."

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More information about Patron Point can be found at springshare.com/patronpoint.

About Patron Point

Patron Point is a fully featured patron relationship management system that helps public libraries around the world attract, onboard, inform, engage, and retain library customers through targeted marketing and automated engagement. Libraries can benefit from a foundation of Proven Programs™ or create their own workflows that are customized to their communities and needs.

About Springshare

Springshare helps libraries and educational institutions elevate their online presence to better serve and engage their users online. Founded in 2007, Springshare serves over 7,500 institutions across more than 100 countries.

About LibraryWorks

LibraryWorks helps administrators to make informed decisions about library technology, automation and software, collection development and management, facilities and furnishings, staffing, purchasing, and other areas that drive effective strategic planning and day-to-day operations. Their family of resources enable libraries to identify best practices, monitor trends, evaluate new products and services, apply for grants and funding, post or find a job, and even enjoy some library humor.

About the Modern Library Awards Program

The Modern Library Awards is a program designed to recognize elite products and services in the library market which can help library management personnel enhance the quality-of-experience for the library user and increase the performance of their library systems.