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LibApps

We Help Libraries Thrive in a Digital-First World

Create content, curate resources, share knowledge, answer questions, engage with users online, analyze services... all with the Springshare platform.

Why Springshare?

Your Digital Transformation Partner

Our team of librarians and software developers have decades of experience, extensive know-how, and a proven track record of helping libraries thrive in a digital-first world.

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24/7 Reference CO-OP

The World's Largest Librarian Co-op

Our 24/7 reference team, combined with hundreds of Co-op participating libraries worldwide, can help provide your users with 24/7/365 virtual reference and research assistance.

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16
Years
Of Helping Libraries
7500

Institutional Customers

106

Countries Worldwide

250000

Librarians on Our Platform

LibApps - Affordable, Easy to Use SaaS Platform

The LibApps platform is the affordable, easy-to-use solution for libraries seeking to improve and build strong online services. From subject guides to event calendars and chat-with-a-librarian services, our software is designed with both the user and librarian in mind. Each of our tools offers functionality that connects users to valuable library resources.
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LibGuides/CMS

The most popular and flexible content management system for libraries. Build and curate guides, manage A-Z database lists, build beautiful websites... LibGuides does it all. Our LTI tool makes it easy to embed library content & services into courseware.
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LibAnswers/LibChat

A communication platform built for libraries. Embeddable LibChat widgets, email, SMS, and social media communication all in one place. Answer users' questions from any channel, engage with patrons and build FAQs for self-service use.
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LibCal

From event calendars and appointment schedulers to room & space reservations and library of things lending, LibCal does it all. Its distinct modules work together for an integrated and flexible solution to your institution's calendaring needs.

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LibConnect

An email marketing and CRM platform empowering libraries to offer a superior customer experience by better understanding their users' needs. Create and send email newsletters, manage projects, and cultivate relationships with the community.
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LibInsight

A data collection and visualization tool designed to help libraries make data-driven decisions, exhibit organizational value, and more! This flexible platform allows you to create and update custom datasets that track a variety of metrics.

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LibStaffer

Designed specifically for libraries, LibStaffer's flexible scheduling features assist with service point scheduling and staff communication. Create and manage schedules for volunteers, work-study students, professional staff, and more.
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LibWizard

Create, share, and analyze forms, surveys, quizzes, and tutorials! From basic forms to in-depth tutorials, this flexible system combines all the feedback and assessment functionality your library needs into one easy-to-use platform.
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E-Reserves

Manage electronic reserves content within LibGuides. Provide students with an easy-to-use interface for browsing and searching course materials and integrate content within your guides and your learning management system.

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Patron Point

The marketing automation platform driving patron engagement in public libraries. The built-in automation features amplify the power of your day-to-day patron messaging, and targetted communication ensures patrons get relevant messaging from their library.
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Wide-ranging solutions for a variety of needs

Embraced by Institutions of All Types

You're in good company. From the most prestigious academic and research institutions to public library systems and community colleges, we are fortunate to serve libraries of all shapes and sizes. Whether you need a new library website or a comprehensive communication platform, there is a Springy tool for every need and institution type.
  • By Institution Type
  • By Use Case/Need
  • Academic Libraries
  • Public Libraries
  • K-12 Libraries
  • Special Libraries
  • Medical Libraries
  • Law & Corporate Libraries
  • Consortia
  • Academic Departments
  • Research & Library Guides
  • CMS & Websites
  • Event Calendars
  • Spaces & Equipment Bookings
  • Virtual Reference & Chat
  • Email Marketing
  • Staff Scheduling & Mgmt.
  • Library of Things Lending
Our Commitment To Your Success

Everything We Do Is Focused on Helping You Succeed

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Legendary Support

The Springshare team has built a great reputation for providing the best customer service in the library market. Our librarian-staffed support team pairs an in-depth product knowledge with practical library experience to bring you the best possible help.

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Vibrant User Community

Get inspired, share best practices, and exchange ideas as part of our active user community. The Springshare Lounge is a user-focused site that is brimming with activity. Our Community sites allow librarians to share templates and content.

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Consulting For Success

When you need extra assistance with the setup or customization of Springshare tools, our top-notch consulting team is here to help. From custom training sessions to designing and building library websites, our team can do it all.

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Springshare's 24/7 Virtual Reference Service

World's Largest 24/7 Librarian Co-op

Our 24/7 Co-op is the world's largest librarian-staffed virtual reference cooperative. Co-op's MLS-degreed librarians around the world assist hundreds of libraries in providing round-the-clock 24/7/365 online chat coverage. With millions of answered chats and satisfied patrons, help us help you provide guaranteed librarian help for your community. Our flexible service model is tailored for each customer, and we ensure that your online visitors always have a librarian available to assist them with their research and information needs.
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News & Events

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NEW LibCal Event Flyers & SMS Notifications

Customer Love  

"Springshare is a phenomenal company with products and people that can’t be beat. With LibGuides CMS and LibCal we have everything we need – an amazing website, organized library guides, calendars for our hours and events, and more forms and feedback than we could ever use."

Joli McClelland

Queens University of Charlotte

"Students, faculty, administrators, and the library staff rave about LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers, and LibInsight. Why? Because access to the library resources and library instruction has never been easier."

Francis Kuykendall

South Arkansas Community College

"In the past we had virtual reference services scattered through different systems. LibAnswers makes it easy by putting them all one place. Even better, it allows us to collect and analyze data on all our reference services to inform decision-making."

Gabe Gossett

Western Washington University

"I love LibGuides. It gives us a simple, customizable framework to build our research guides that doesn't take an experienced web designer to use. It makes it easy and efficient to build new guides and update old ones, and it's easy to train new librarians and staff to use."

Jason Puckett

Georgia State University

"Springshare's flexibility in meeting needs of a variety of populations and bridging service failure areas…plus being able to bet on and try ideas instantly, creates an agile environment."

Rhonda K. Kitchens

State College of Florida

Request a product demo/webinar, ask us specific use-case questions... We're here for you and we look forward to demonstrating how Springshare can help you engage and impress your users.

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