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<h2>We Help Libraries Thrive in a Digital-First World</h2> <p class="section-desc">Create content, curate resources, share knowledge, answer questions, engage with users online, analyze services... all with the Springshare platform.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="intro-item"> <div class="intro-item-img-right" data-flickity-bg-lazyload="assets/img/header-home-orange.png"></div> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col"> <div class="intro-box"> <div class="section-heading shm-none"> <div class="section-subheading orange-text">Why Springshare?</div> <h2>Your Digital Transformation Partner</h2> <p class="section-desc">Our team of librarians and software developers have decades of experience, extensive know-how, and a proven track record of helping libraries thrive in a digital-first world.</p> </div> <div class="btn-group intro-btns"> <a href="/company/" class="btn btn-with-icon btn-small ripple"> <span>About Us</span> <svg class="btn-icon-right" 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spincrement" data-from="0" data-to="106">106</div> <p class="counter-item-heading">Countries Worldwide</p> </div> <div class="counter-item item"> <div class="counter-item-numb spincrement" data-from="0" data-to="250000">250000</div> <p class="counter-item-heading">Librarians on Our Platform</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section>  <section class="section services"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="section-heading heading-center"> <h2>LibApps - Affordable, Easy to Use SaaS Platform</h2> </div> <div class="section-sub"> The LibApps platform is the affordable, easy-to-use solution for libraries seeking to improve and build strong online services. From subject guides to event calendars and chat-with-a-librarian services, our software is designed with both the user and librarian in mind. Each of our tools offers functionality that connects users to valuable library resources. </div> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libguides/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">text_snippet</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">text_snippet</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibGuides/CMS</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;"> The most popular and flexible content management system for libraries. Build and curate guides, manage A-Z database lists, build beautiful websites... LibGuides does it all. Our LTI tool makes it easy to embed library content & services into courseware.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span></div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libanswers/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">chat</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">chat</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibAnswers/LibChat</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">A communication platform built for libraries. Embeddable LibChat widgets, email, SMS, and social media communication all in one place. Answer users' questions from any channel, engage with patrons and build FAQs for self-service use.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span></div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-12 col-12 item"> <a href="/libcal/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">event</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">event</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibCal</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">From event calendars and appointment schedulers to room & space reservations and library of things lending, LibCal does it all. Its distinct modules work together for an integrated and flexible solution to your institution's calendaring needs.<br /><br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span></div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libconnect/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">people</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">people</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibConnect</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">An email marketing and CRM platform empowering libraries to offer a superior customer experience by better understanding their users' needs. Create and send email newsletters, manage projects, and cultivate relationships with the community.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span></div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libinsight/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">insights</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">insights</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibInsight</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">A data collection and visualization tool designed to help libraries make data-driven decisions, exhibit organizational value, and more! This flexible platform allows you to create and update custom datasets that track a variety of metrics.<br /><br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libstaffer/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">schedule</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">schedule</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibStaffer</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">Designed specifically for libraries, LibStaffer's flexible scheduling features assist with service point scheduling and staff communication. Create and manage schedules for volunteers, work-study students, professional staff, and more.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libwizard/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">assignment_turned_in</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">assignment_turned_in</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">LibWizard</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">Create, share, and analyze forms, surveys, quizzes, and tutorials! From basic forms to in-depth tutorials, this flexible system combines all the feedback and assessment functionality your library needs into one easy-to-use platform.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/libguides/er.html" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">collections_bookmark</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">collections_bookmark</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">E-Reserves</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">Manage electronic reserves content within LibGuides. Provide students with an easy-to-use interface for browsing and searching course materials and integrate content within your guides and your learning management system.<br /><br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span> </div> </a> </div> <div class="col-lg-4 col-md-6 col-12 item"> <a href="/patronpoint/" class="iitem iitem-modern item-style"> <div class="iitem-icon"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined md-48">people</i> </div> <div class="iitem-icon-bg"> <i class="material-icons material-icons-outlined">people</i> </div> <h3 class="iitem-heading item-heading-large">Patron Point</h3> <div class="iitem-desc" style="text-align: left!important;">The marketing automation platform driving patron engagement in public libraries. The built-in automation features amplify the power of your day-to-day patron messaging, and targetted communication ensures patrons get relevant messaging from their library.<br /> <span class="link-iitem"> <center>Learn More <em class="fa fa-chevron-right"></em></center></span></div> </a> </div> </div> </div> </section>  <section class="section section-projects section-overflow-hidden section-bgc"> <div class="container"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-12"> <div class="section-heading heading-center"> <div class="section-subheading orange-text">Wide-ranging solutions for a variety of needs</div> <h2>Embraced by Institutions of All Types</h2> </div> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-12"> <div class="section-sub">You're in good company. From the most prestigious academic and research institutions to public library systems and community colleges, we are fortunate to serve libraries of all shapes and sizes. 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