Library Technology Guides

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January 22, 2025

Springshare Springshare's Patron Point receives Platinum in 2025 Modern Library Awards from LibraryWorks. Springshare announced that its Patron Point library marketing automation platform has received a Platinum Award in LibraryWorks' 11th Annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs). This is Patron Point's 5th consecutive Platinum honor. [Full Announcement].

December 19, 2024

Springshare Northern Onondaga Public Library chooses Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced today that Northern Onondaga Public Library has selected the Patron Point platform to enhance their communication and outreach protocols. [Full Announcement].

November 15, 2024

Springshare Libraries in the United States and the United Kingdom Select Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that Boynton Beach City Library and the Cornwall Library and Information Service have selected the Patron Point platform to support their communication and marketing efforts. [Full Announcement].

October 25, 2024

Springshare Public Libraries in Maine and Massachusetts implement Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that Scarborough Public Library and Thomas Crane Public Library have selected the Patron Point engagement platform to enhance their communication and outreach efforts. [Full Announcement].

May 31, 2024

Springshare Public Libraries implement Patron Point to support community engagement. Springshare announces that the Manatee County Public Library System and the New Haven Free Public Library have selected the Patron Point engagement and automation platform to showcase library resources and support community engagement. [Full Announcement].

May 10, 2024

Springshare Libraries select Springshare's Patron Point to support outreach and engagement. Springshare announced that the A.H. Meadows Library, San Mateo Public Library, and the Westlake Porter Public Library have selected the Patron Point engagement and automation platform to enhance patron communication and support outreach and engagement efforts. [Full Announcement].

April 26, 2024

Springshare Libraries in California, Colorado, and New York implement Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced the City of San Leandro Public Library, the Boulder Public Library District, and the Bethlehem Public Library have implemented the Patron Point engagement and automation platform to improve the library card sign-up processes and support community outreach efforts. [Full Announcement].

April 12, 2024

Springshare Public Libraries in Canada and the United States implement Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that the Estes Valley Library, the Lambton County Library, and the Burlington County Library System have implemented the Patron Point engagement and automation platform to boost outreach efforts by delivering timely and engaging messaging to library patrons. [Full Announcement].

March 15, 2024

Springshare Springshare's Patron Point Implemented by Public Libraries. Springshare announced that the Seminole County Public Library System, the Amarillo Public Library, and the Montgomery County Department of Public Libraries have implemented the Patron Point engagement and automation platform to support their institutional goals and marketing efforts. [Full Announcement].

March 1, 2024

Springshare Public Libraries adopt Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare is thrilled to announce that the Innisfil ideaLAB & Library, Iberville Parish Library, and the Somerset County Library System have adopted the Patron Point marketing and automation platform to support their outreach and community engagement efforts. [Full Announcement].

February 16, 2024

Springshare Springshare's Patron Point Implemented by Libraries in Canada and the United States. Springshare announced that the County of Brant Public Library, Hawaii State Public Library System, and the Oxford County Library have selected the Patron Point platform to support their library missions and patron communication. [Full Announcement].

February 2, 2024

Springshare Public libraries implement Springshare's Patron Point to deliver relevant and timely messaging to patrons. Springshare announced that the Cornwall Public Library, Scioto County Public Library, Chesapeake Public Library, and the Grapevine Public Library have selected the Patron Point platform to support their communication and marketing efforts. [Full Announcement].

January 19, 2024

Springshare Public libraries in the United States, Canada, and Australia implement Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced today that Warren-Trumbull Library, Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Nashville Public Library, and the City of Parramatta Libraries have selected the Patron Point engagement platform to support their communication and marketing efforts. [Full Announcement].

December 8, 2023

Springshare Peterborough Public Library (Ontario, CA) selects Patron Point. Springshare announced that Peterborough Public Library in Peterborough, Ontario has selected our patron engagement platform to support its mission to inspire its community to become more literate and engaged. [Full Announcement].

December 1, 2023

Springshare Sunnyvale Public Library (CA) joins Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that Sunnyvale Public Library, based in Sunnyvale, California has elected to implement our library marketing and automation platform, Patron Point, to help strengthen its community through learning and experiences. Offering more than 250,000 items in its collection and receiving over 2 million transactions annually, Sunnyvale Public Library has established itself as a cherished community hub. Using Patron Point, SPL will augment its communications to help patrons take full advantage of its wide range of physical and digital resources. Library patrons can take advantage of much more than reading and streaming resources with a full calendar of events and programs for all ages. These include multilingual craft time, storytimes, adult and teen skills classes, concerts, test proctoring, book groups, book sales, movie nights, and more. [Full Announcement].

November 3, 2023

Springshare Spokane County Library District implements Patron Point. Springshare announced that Spokane County Library District in Spokane, Washington, has brought on the Patron Point engagement platform to bolster its vision to create an engaged community that learns, works, creates, and thrives together. Spokane County Library District plans to send automated emails to library users with highly targeted messaging to aid in their mission to provide resources, experiences, and places that empower people to learn, explore, and succeed. [Full Announcement].

October 13, 2023

Patron Point Chatham Area Public Library (IL) joins Patron Point. Springshare announced that Chatham Area Public Library, in Chatham, Illinois has selected the Company's patron engagement platform to support its vision of being the center of community life where all come to discover, learn, and connect. Employing Patron Point, Chatham Area Public Library intends to automate the library card sign-up process, providing quicker access to resources for their patrons. In addition, CAPL will use the platform to send targeted messaging to key user groups with the goal of increasing awareness and engagement with the library's collection and calendar. [Full Announcement].

September 29, 2023

Springshare Randwick City Library (AUS) adopts Patron Point. Springshare announced that Randwick City Library, based in New South Wales, Australia, has selected the Patron Point library marketing platform to support its vision of providing a modern library service committed to promoting life-long learning and engaging the local community. [Full Announcement].

September 22, 2023

Patron Point Charlotte Mecklenburg Library (NC) adopts Patron Point. Patron Point announced that Charlotte Mecklenburg Library, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, has chosen to utilize our patron engagement platform to streamline its library card application process. Quickly putting library cards in patron's hands will help enable the library's vision of being the essential connector of a thriving community of readers, leaders, and learners. [Full Announcement].

September 15, 2023

Patron Point Morrisson-Reeves Library (IN) chooses Patron Point. Patron Point announced today that Morrisson-Reeves Library (MRL) in Richmond, Indiana, has chosen to implement our patron engagement platform to support its vision of being a vibrant, vital community resource for imagination and growth. [Full Announcement].

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