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Press Release: Springshare [April 26, 2024]

Libraries in California, Colorado, and New York implement Springshare's Patron Point

Miami, FL -- April 26, 2024. Springshare is thrilled to announce 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.

The City of San Leandro Public Library in San Leandro, California will use the Patron Point marketing platform to revolutionize their newsletter and messaging strategy. SLPL strives to be a hub of exploration and discovery for their patrons. Through personalized messages highlighting curated resources, programs, and other offerings, SLPL endeavors to enhance the experience for cardholders, providing even greater value to the community they serve.

Boulder Public Library District in Boulder, Colorado has adopted the Patron Point platform to improve communication and streamline the online card sign-up process. Additionally, they will harness this tool to deliver tailored book suggestions to their 133,000 patrons. With a vast circulation of over 1,500,000 resources, BPLD is committed to enhancing patron engagement, advancing their mission of fostering connections among individuals, ideas, and information to empower lives and enrich the community

Bethlehem Public Library in Delmar, New York will use Patron Point to enhance their patrons' experience across a range of touchpoints. By automating the library card registration process, providing an informational drip campaign to new cardholders, and sending automatic, patron-specific reading recommendations, BPL continues to support their mission of encouraging lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and professional growth. Bethlehem Public Library is an important community hub, as evidenced by the processing of more than 760,000 transactions annually among its 28,000 residents.

About Springshare

Springshare helps libraries and educational institutions elevate their online presence to better serve and engage their users online. Founded in 2007, Springshare serves over 7,500 institutions across more than 100 countries.

About Patron Point

Patron Point is a fully featured patron relationship management system that helps public libraries around the world attract, onboard, inform, engage, and retain library customers through targeted marketing and automated engagement. Libraries can benefit from a foundation of Proven Programs or create their own workflows that are customized to their communities and needs. More information on Patron Point can be found at springshare.com/patronpoint.


Summary: 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.
Publication Year:2024
Type of Material:Press Release
LanguageEnglish
Date Issued:April 26, 2024
Publisher:Springshare
Company: Springshare
Products: Patron Point
Libraries: San Leandro Public Library
Boulder Public Library District
Bethlehem Public Library
Subject: System announcements -- installations
Permalink: https://librarytechnology.org/pr/30023/libraries-in-california-colorado-and-new-york-implement-springshares-patron-point-

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