Library Technology Guides

Springshare announces donation for 2025 SpringyCamp Give Back. Springshare is excited to share the success of the Give Back campaign at their annual virtual user conference, SpringyCamp. This year, for every unique individual who attended SpringyCamp live, Springshare donated $1 to EveryLibrary to support their vital work championing libraries. Thanks to record high attendance at the three-day conference, Springshare announced that the final donation was $1000. [Full Announcement].

Springshare acquires Pathrise. Springshare, a leading EdTech SaaS provider to education and libraries, today announced the acquisition of assets of Pathrise, an AI-enabled platform that combines job search software, specialized career resources, and personalized mentorship to transform job-seeker's path to aspirational employment. The Pathrise software platform and the mentorship program will be folded into Springshare's CareerShift division, thereby further strengthening our market-leading CareerShift platform which assists students and alumni with job search and career exploration. [Full Announcement].

Springshare upholds SOC 2 Type II Compliance. Springshare shared that it has once again maintained System and Organization Controls 2 Type II compliance, marking its fourth consecutive year of meeting this rigorous standard. Springshare continues to place privacy protection and data security at the core of its operations. SOC 2, developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, is a comprehensive auditing framework widely recognized as the gold standard for data security and operational integrity. Achieving and maintaining this certification requires independent auditors to conduct a thorough assessment of companywide systems, processes, and controls. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheca and Springshare announce advanced event calendar integration for libraries. Bibliotheca announces a new integration between its powerful quickConnect platform and Springshare's popular event management tool—LibCal, providing libraries with an enhanced way to promote programs and manage events. [Full Announcement].

Springshare Announces Webinars for LibMaps Interactive Mapping Platform. Springshare announced webinars for a new interactive mapping platform: LibMaps. This multipurpose wayfinding tool helps patrons navigate library spaces, find precise locations of holdings and books, and locate any space or facility in the library. [Full Announcement].

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].

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].

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].

Springshare acquires CareerShift. Springshare, a leading EdTech vendor with 7,500+ educational institutions and libraries as customers, today announced the acquisition of CareerShift, the software platform that helps students with job search, career, and company research. Springshare acquired CareerShift from Student Playbook LLC who, after this divestiture, will focus on serving the alumni associations market. [Full Announcement].

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].

Springshare reaffirms SOC 2 Type II compliance. Springshare announced that it has successfully maintained System and Organization Controls 2 Type II compliance, for the third year running. Springshare's focus on privacy protection and data security is paramount to all operations. SOC 2 is a comprehensive auditing process developed by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is considered the gold standard for proper security assessment. It is an extensive procedure involving independent auditors that requires systemwide cooperation. [Full Announcement].

Patron Point implemented by public libraries in North Carolina and New York. Springshare announced that Harnett County Public Library and Crandall Public Library have adopted the Patron Point marketing and automation platform to support their community outreach and engagement efforts. [Full Announcement].

Springshare partners with Brodart to launch reading recommendation service for public libraries. Springshare and Brodart announced the launch of an exciting new reading recommendation service, Patron Point My Reads. With this collaboration, users of the Patron Point marketing and automation platform can draw on robust title information provided by Brodart to automatically generate eye-catching monthly newsletters that feature reading lists on specific genres and topics. [Full Announcement].

Danbury Library first to launch Springshare's LibPost. Springshare announced that Danbury Public Library, based in Danbury, Connecticut, is the first to implement the company's new mover postcard service, LibPost. With this initiative, Danbury Library will send quarterly postcards inviting new residents to visit the library and make use of their resources. [Full Announcement].

Catch presentations from librarian guest presenters and Springshare experts at booth #2635. Springshare will be hosting exciting flash presentations at Booth #2635 in the ALA Library Marketplace in San Diego, CA from June 28 to July 1. The lineup includes librarian guest presenters from public, academic, and school libraries who will be sharing how they have implemented Springshare Tools to support, expand, and enhance their library services. [Full Announcement].

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].

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].

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].

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].

Springshare announces LibPost Outreach Postcards. Springshare announced a new product that uses demographic data to identify new residents in a library's service area and welcome them to the community with a postcard from the library. LibPost offers a simple and effective service from start to finish. [Full Announcement].