Library Technology Guides

Grove announces contributions to the Aspen 26.03 Release. Grove for Libraries announces contributions to the Aspen 26.03 release, introducing a wide range of updates focused on accessibility, improved discovery, and enhanced patron engagement. This release reflects Grove's ongoing commitment to community-driven development, with many enhancements sponsored and shaped by library partners across the Aspen community. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries announces Loral content enrichment service. Grove for Libraries announced the launch of Loral for Libraries, a new content enrichment service that enhances library catalogs and discovery platforms with high-quality images and metadata.Loral provides rich supplemental content such as book covers, descriptions, review quotes, and author biographies, helping libraries present their collections in a more engaging and informative way for patrons browsing online. [Full Announcement].

Grove Announces the release of Aspen 26.02 with enhanced lists, expanded LiDA customization, and CloudSource OA integration. Grove for Libraries announces the release of Aspen 26.02, delivering new tools that enhance patron discovery, improve mobile engagement, and expand visibility of open-access content. This release continues Grove's focus on community-driven development and practical improvements for both patrons and library staff. [Full Announcement].

Orange County Library System is live on Aspen Discovery supported by Grove for Libraries. Grove for Libraries announced that the Orange County Library System in Florida is now live on Aspen Discovery with hosting and support from Grove for Libraries. OCLS serves one of the most dynamic counties in Florida, including metro Orlando. With Aspen Discovery, OCLS patrons now enjoy an enhanced online catalog experience that makes it easier to find materials, manage their accounts, and connect with library resources across the system. [Full Announcement].

Grove announces the release of Aspen Discovery 26.01 with new digital signage, enhanced mobile browsing, and community-driven updates. Grove for Libraries announces the release of Aspen Discovery 26.01, the first Aspen release of 2026. This update introduces new tools for engaging patrons, improvements to the LiDA mobile experience, and quality-of-life enhancements for Aspen administrators, all shaped by collaboration with the Aspen community. [Full Announcement].

Year in Review Returns for 2025, along with record locking and 120+ additional updates in the Aspen 25.12 Release. Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.12, bringing back the popular Library Year in Review feature along with more than 120 enhancements designed to give libraries greater flexibility, control, and community-driven improvements. [Full Announcement].

North Olympic Library System migrates to Grove for Libraries for Aspen hosting and support. Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, announced that The North Olympic Library System has migrated to Grove for Libraries to host and support Aspen Discovery. [Full Announcement].

Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.11. Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.11, delivering major enhancements designed to improve search accuracy with natural language processing, streamline list management, and support libraries with new tools for patrons and staff. The release is now live for all libraries hosted with Grove. [Full Announcement].

Grove introduces new edition picker, advanced periodical sorting, customizable econtent order, and more in Aspen 25.10. Grove Introduces New Edition Picker, Advanced Periodical Sorting, Customizable eContent Order, and More in Aspen 25.10Grove is excited to announce the release of Aspen 25.10, featuring powerful new tools and over 125 enhancements, bug fixes, and updates designed to make discovery even more intuitive for both library staff and patrons. [Full Announcement].

Nashville Public Library partners with Grove to support Aspen Discovery. Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, announces their support and development partnership with the Nashville Public Library, which also serves Metro Nashville Public Schools. [Full Announcement].

The Wyoming State Library migrates to Grove for Libraries for Aspen hosting and support. Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, is proud to announce that the Wyoming State Library has chosen Grove for Libraries to host and support its WYLDcat catalog and library app. [Full Announcement].

Grove for Libraries sponsors, exhibits, and presents at AspenCon 2025. The Aspen Community will come together in Nashville, Tennessee, next week from October 8th-10th for the second annual AspenCon. Grove for Libraries staff, including Jordan Fields, Myranda Fuentes, and Mark Noble will be presenting alongside librarians and other community members. [Full Announcement].

Grove unveils new Aspen Discovery design with 25.09 release. Grove announced the launch of a refreshed design for Aspen Discovery search results, Grouped Work (FRBR) records, and more in the 25.09 release. Developed in partnership with Gail Borden Public Library, the new design highlights formats more clearly and visually aligns Aspen Discovery with its companion mobile app, LiDA. Search results are now presented in a more streamlined layout, consolidating information vertically while preserving the rich details and functionality libraries and patrons rely on. Libraries can choose to adopt the new design or continue using Aspen's classic layout. [Full Announcement].

Grove announces updates to while you wait, patron self registration, LiDA, and more in Aspen 25.08. Grove's latest Aspen release, developed in close collaboration with library partners, brings thoughtful enhancements to both patron-facing features and behind-the-scenes tools. These updates make it easier for libraries to connect readers with the right materials and streamline their workflows. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds push notifications for account notices to LiDA for Sierra and Koha libraries, plus more than 70 additional enhancements to the Aspen 25.07 release.. Grove is pleased to announce contributions to the Aspen 25.07 release, featuring push notifications in Aspen LiDA for Koha and Sierra libraries, along with more than 70 additional enhancements across the Aspen Discovery platform. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds Sideload functionality for consortia, improvements to LiDA Scan and Go, and more than 50 additional updates to the Aspen 25.06 release. Sideloads in Aspen give libraries the flexibility to manage eContent and other materials outside of their ILS while still displaying them in Aspen. Previously, any administrator with sideload permissions could access and manage all sideloads system-wide. This posed challenges for consortia aiming to delegate control of sideloads to individual member libraries. With Aspen 25.06, sideloads can now be managed at the library level within a consortium, empowering member libraries with greater autonomy and control over their own catalog content. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds improved user experience and performance for the Aspen LiDA App as part of more than fifty Grove contributions to Aspen 25.05. Responding to one of the most requested features from libraries, Grove has introduced a user-friendly interface in Aspen that allows librarians to easily customize LiDA's loading messages. This enhancement enables libraries to tailor messages to their specific needs or update them regularly, keeping the app fresh and engaging for patrons. In addition to this feature, Grove has implemented several quality-of-life improvements, including enhanced location search and sorting during patron login, along with performance upgrades informed by a recent performance study sponsored by the Minuteman Library Network. [Full Announcement].

Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.04 with 75 improvements and enhancements for libraries. The Aspen 25.04 monthly release was truly a community achievement with 75 contributions from 17 developers from six different organizations. Enhancements covered more than two dozen different areas of Aspen. Among Grove's two dozen contributions are additional branding options for the LiDA app, updates on how records are searched and displayed, and working with the team at LibraryThing on an Aspen Talpa integration. [Full Announcement].

SWAN Library Services partners with Grove for hosting Aspen Discovery and Aspen LiDA. SWAN Library Services, which serves 100 public libraries in the Chicagoland area, is now hosting Aspen Discovery and Aspen LiDA with Grove for Libraries. With Grove's founders having over 25 years of collective experience developing and hosting with the Aspen codebase, they are the best positioned to provide both a stable and performant environment for Aspen, as well as continue the innovative development that SWAN and libraries like SWAN know is necessary to ensure patrons have the best experience possible using their library. [Full Announcement].

Grove adds event functionality, series records, updates to web resources, and more to the Aspen 25.03 release. Aspen has always been about providing choice to libraries, and the 25.03 release includes multiple features that give libraries more options on what technologies they use and how information is presented to patrons. Grove will be presenting on all of these enhancements at the upcoming April 10th webinar, What's New in Aspen. [Full Announcement].