Tales From the Co-Op: April Exchanges
By Hannah on April 28, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed last month's post, check out our March exchanges. This blog series highlights amazing chat exchanges from our 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative – a service that provides quality chat reference to patrons at any hour of th …
Cutting Through Red Tape with LibGuides and Hot Chocolate
By Hannah on April 24, 2026
With a little help from LibGuides, Worcester Public Library (WPL) was able to turn a large community-building event into an opportunity to share valuable resources! Each December, the city of Worcester, Massachusetts kicks off the holiday season with a Festival of Lights event, which …
How One Library Struck the Perfect Balance with LibCal
By Hannah on April 17, 2026
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What started as a necessary change to seat reservations during the pandemic led to more inclusive spaces for everyone at Université de Liège. Discover how ULiège Library analyzed survey responses and designed a two-tiered system that responds directly to user demand!
In Case You Missed It: Highlights from PLA
By Hannah on April 14, 2026
It's already been two weeks since we caught up with our library friends at PLA in Minneapolis! Connecting with libraries from all over the country and hearing about their innovative ideas is truly a highlight of the year for us. If you couldn't make it to PLA this year, have no fear – …
Explore Creative Solutions in the LibWizard Community
By Hannah on April 6, 2026
Librarians are particularly skilled at not just sharing information but making that information come to life! The LibWizard Community celebrates that skillset and the spirit of collaboration. We highlighted a few excellent shared resources in a blog post last month, and now we're back …
Tales From the Co-Op: March Exchanges
By Kirsten on March 30, 2026
Welcome to the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you missed last month's post, check out our February exchanges here. Plus, we're currently hiring for a Co-Op Reference Librarian – details below! Springshare's 24/7 Global Chat Cooperative ensures your patrons receive round-th …
See You in Minneapolis for PLA 2026!
By Kelsey on March 23, 2026
Ready to make a bold decision with absolutely zero long-term consequences? Swing by booth 310 at PLA and grab a free temporary tattoo! It’s all the fun of getting inked without the lifelong commitment! But that's not the only reason to stop by – you'll want to see everything we're sho …
Get Inspired to Create a Self-Service Digital Branch
By Corinne on March 18, 2026
Back by popular demand – Steve Koebel of Arlington Public Library (APL) returns to the virtual Springy Stage to expand on his SpringyCamp 2025 presentation in a live Learning Lab: From Room Reservations to a Reimagined Digital Branch. On Thursday, April 9 at 11am ET, Steve will take u …
Prepare for PLA! Flash Presentations at Booth 310
By Hannah on March 13, 2026
The Springy team is thrilled to be heading to PLA in just a few weeks – and we're not showing up empty-handed! Make sure to stop by Booth 310 for exclusive PLA swag (who wants a temporary tattoo? 🖐️), the lowdown on everything new from Springshare, and an inspiring lineup of flash pr …
Resource Sharing with LibWizard
By Kelsey on March 10, 2026
Community and collaboration are at the heart of every library, and here at Springshare we love helping libraries foster community with their peers. One of our favorite ways to promote resource sharing is through our LibGuides Community. We have almost a million shared LibGuides and it …