Grove is excited to announce the launch of a refreshed design for Aspen Discovery search results, Grouped Work (FRBR) records, and more in the 25.09 release.
Developed in partnership with Gail Borden Public Library, the new design highlights formats more clearly and visually aligns Aspen Discovery with its companion mobile app, LiDA. Search results are now presented in a more streamlined layout, consolidating information vertically while preserving the rich details and functionality libraries and patrons rely on. Libraries can choose to adopt the new design or continue using Aspen's classic layout.
In addition to the new design, the 25.09 release also contains several long-awaited enhancements, including updates to how libraries and locations are listed in the Available Now and Location facts, and automatic checking of whether or not an account is locked before paying fines for Sierra libraries. Series records in Aspen also saw a number of improvements, and updates to the graphic novel and kit formats came as a result of input from the Aspen Catalogers Group.
With each release, Grove works closely with libraries to ensure Aspen continues to evolve in ways that support their goals. These improvements help staff serve their communities more effectively and make it easier for patrons to discover, access, and enjoy library resources.
Full 25.09 release notes can be found at
- https://demo.groveforlibraries.com/Admin/ReleaseNotes?release=25.09
- Video demonstrations of these features are on Grove's YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@groveforlibraries, and more information can be found at https://www.groveforlibraries.com/
We'd like to thank the following libraries for sponsoring development from Grove for Aspen 25.09:
- CLEVNET Library Cooperation
- Gail Borden Public Library
- Helen Plum Library
- 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/