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.

Other areas of focus for Aspen 25.05 include improvements to the Baker and Taylor Boundless integration, updates to the Aspen Events APIs, and detailed changes to how MARC records are displayed as requested by the Aspen Catalogers' Group.

Full release notes can be found at https://demo.groveforlibraries.com/Admin/ReleaseNotes?release=25.05.00

Video demonstrations of these features are on Grove's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@groveforlibraries.

There will be opportunities for questions on the 25.05 release at this month's Aspen Community Gathering on Thursday, May 8th at 11:00 am Eastern. Details and a link to join can be found at https://community.aspendiscovery.org/

We'd like to thank the following libraries for sponsoring development from Grove for Aspen 25.05:

• CLEVNET Library Cooperation
• Minuteman Library Network
• SWAN Library Network

About Grove

Grove for Libraries offers development, hosting, support, and more for Aspen Discovery, Aspen LiDA, and other projects related to Aspen. Grove employees also contribute time and expertise to all Aspen Community meetings, as well as dedicated Office Hours to help grow and support all libraries and organizations using Aspen. Learn more at https://www.groveforlibraries.com/

About Aspen

Aspen is a suite of library software that started with the flagship Discovery and now includes additional modules such as the LiDA mobile app and Web Builder. Aspen is used by more than 2,000 libraries worldwide and is supported by a community of hundreds of librarians. Learn more at https://community.aspendiscovery.org/