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Press Release: Patron Point [November 5, 2021]

Saskatoon Public Library launches Patron Point

Dublin, OH - November 5, 2021 - Patron Point announced today that Saskatoon Public Library, in Saskatchewan, Canada, has selected its patron engagement platform to support its vision of changing lives through community connections, engagement and inclusivity.

Toward that end, Saskatoon Public Library offers vibrant community spaces and digital environments that provide patrons access to a wide range of programs, services, collections and online resources. The organization is also committed to reconciliation efforts and continually seeks ways to honour Indigenous perspectives.

In 2019, Saskatoon Public Library issued 12,667 new library cards, patrons accessed more than 720,000 digital materials, and more than 104,000 people attended 4,675 programs.

Saskatoon Public Library offers services at nine locations and is moving forward with plans for a new central library, which is slated to open in 2026.

About Patron Point

Patron Point is a fully-featured marketing automation platform that helps hundreds of libraries around the world drive their digital marketing and attract, onboard, inform, engage and retain library customers through targeted marketing and automated engagement.

It is the first of its kind patron engagement platform built specifically for public libraries harnessing data from a wide range of library systems including the ILS, ebook platforms, event/PC/room booking systems, databases and website to build a unified view of the patron's engagement with the library.

With Patron Point, libraries more fully engage their patron audience across multiple channels including email, website forms and pop ups, web widgets and social media tracking and SMS. Libraries can benefit immediately from a foundation of Proven Programs or create their own workflows that are customized to their unique user communities and needs.

Libraries interested in learning more about Patron Point can visit the company's website and request a short online demo.


Summary: Patron Point announced that Saskatoon Public Library, in Saskatchewan, Canada, has selected its patron engagement platform to support its vision of changing lives through community connections, engagement and inclusivity.
Publication Year:2021
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:November 5, 2021
Publisher:Patron Point
Company: Patron Point
Products: Patron Point
Libraries: Saskatoon Public Library
Subject: System announcements -- selection
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/26820/saskatoon-public-library-launches-patron-point

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