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Catch Us in Philadelphia! – ALA 2025, Booth #439
The Springshare team is gearing up for the American Library Association conference next week, and we're thrilled to connect with everyone there!
Visit Booth #439 to chat and grab some Springy swag. Make sure to set aside time in your packed conference agenda to attend our flash presentations! Alongside insights from our Springy experts, we have an incredible lineup of librarian presenters who will demonstrate how they utilize Springshare tools to enhance their library services.
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Library Badging: Engaging Students with Interactive Tutorials
Mark your calendars for our upcoming Learning Lab with guest speakers from the Content Creation team at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)! In this webinar, Library Badging: Engaging Students with interactive Tutorials in the Virtual Space on Tuesday, July 15 at 1:30pm ET, you'll learn how SNHU librarians created fun and interactive learning objects to reach a massive online student population.
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Chat Smarter: How to Make the Most of Your LibAnswers Chatbot
When your patrons visit your library’s website with a question, the last thing they want is a confusing experience or a dead-end chatbot. That’s why LibAnswers Chatbot is designed differently. This isn’t artificial intelligence – it’s librarian intelligence.
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Too Many Shifts, Not Enough Time? Try LibStaffer’s Auto Scheduler
Managing library staff schedules can often feel like solving a complex math equation, with numerous variables such as different departments, diverse positions, varying skill sets, and multiple buildings to consider.
This task can be overwhelming, but LibStaffer is here to simplify the process and help you reclaim valuable staff time. With the Auto Scheduler, you can effortlessly create the ideal schedule you've been dreaming of.
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Shake Up Your Summer with Exciting New Products from Springshare
Whether you're catching up on projects between semesters or ramping up for the ultimate Summer Reading Program, you'll want to carve out time in the coming weeks to learn about some exciting new products from Springshare! We're passionate about helping libraries thrive in a digital-first world, so we are thrilled to announce some shiny new tools designed to elevate your outreach and put you in full control of your website: LibConnect Pro and LibSites with Personalized Patron Portal.
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LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, LibInsight, and LibWizard Features Coming Your Way!
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, June 6, 2025.
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Tales From the Co-Op: May Exchanges
We are back with the latest edition of Tales From the Co-Op! If you haven't had the chance to read last month's post in this series, be sure to check out our April exchanges.
The 24/7 Chat Cooperative is an adaptable service, designed to meet the needs of modern libraries through a network of expert librarians, ready to assist your patrons at any time—day or night.
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Managing Room Reservations for Libraries of All Sizes
No two libraries are exactly alike. A small community library might have just one meeting room and a study nook. A sprawling academic library might manage dozens of study rooms, presentation spaces, and computer labs across multiple floors—or even multiple campuses.
No matter the size of your library, LibCal makes it easy to manage room reservations, streamline workflows, and improve the experience for staff and patrons alike.
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Get Inspired by Watching the Latest Springy Webinars
With a packed conference schedule, new product releases, and numerous updates on the horizon, we've been buzzing with activity over here at Springshare! In fact, we've hosted numerous exciting webinars recently that you should definitely catch up on to make sure you're getting the most out of your Springy Tools. It's the perfect time to dive into some professional development, so get started with these freshly picked webinars.
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Upskilling Student Workers with LibWizard Tutorials
Engaging staff training is essential for improving information retention. Our LibWizard platform allows libraries to design custom tutorials with multimedia, instant feedback, and accurate assessment. And the best part? It's super easy to set up and use! We recently spoke with Erika Westhoff and Laureen Cantwell-Jurkovic from Colorado Mesa University (CMU) about how they used LibWizard to train a cohort of student workers to take over shelving Government Documents.