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class="nv-single-post-wrap col post-17991 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-tips-and-tricks"> <div class="entry-header" ><div class="nv-title-meta-wrap"><h1 class="title entry-title">Falling Into a New Routine: Top Tips for a Smooth Back-to-School Transition</h1><ul class="nv-meta-list"><li class="meta author vcard "><span class="author-name fn">by <a href="https://blog.springshare.com/author/klorenzen/" title="Posts by Kirsten" rel="author">Kirsten</a></span></li><li class="meta date posted-on "><time class="entry-date published" datetime="2024-08-13T09:00:00-04:00" content="2024-08-13">August 13, 2024</time><time class="updated" datetime="2024-08-14T12:30:17-04:00">August 14, 2024</time></li><li class="meta category last"><a href="https://blog.springshare.com/category/tips-and-tricks/" rel="category tag">Tips and Tricks</a></li></ul></div></div><div class="nv-content-wrap entry-content"><div class="fl-builder-content fl-builder-content-17991 fl-builder-content-primary fl-builder-global-templates-locked" data-post-id="17991"><div class="fl-row fl-row-fixed-width fl-row-bg-none fl-node-igoyn9qas47k fl-row-default-height fl-row-align-center" data-node="igoyn9qas47k"> <div class="fl-row-content-wrap"> <div class="fl-row-content fl-row-fixed-width fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-7y1f5a28g3c4" data-node="7y1f5a28g3c4"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-rxp123t5heyg fl-col-bg-color fl-col-has-cols" data-node="rxp123t5heyg"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-qugy48j5h2ao fl-col-group-nested" data-node="qugy48j5h2ao"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-51kj46uqbcgp fl-col-bg-color" data-node="51kj46uqbcgp"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-d6m4kvfb0e3r" data-node="d6m4kvfb0e3r"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>With autumn just around the corner, it's the perfect time for a fresh start as everyone heads back to school. Whether you're getting your library ready for a new wave of students or just looking to ease into the season, we've got you covered. We've rounded up some of our favorite tips to help your library make a smooth transition into fall. Let’s gear up for fall with a few handy tips and a lot of library love!</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-9pua6jc8gx30 fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small" data-node="9pua6jc8gx30"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-sc4qprfey6v0" data-node="sc4qprfey6v0"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-photo fl-photo-align-center" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png"> <img decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img" src="https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/accounts/348331/images/Springy_i_blog_post__1_.png" alt="Springy_i_blog_post__1_.png" itemprop="image" title="Springy_i_blog_post__1_.png" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-wglbiy39m8ap" data-node="wglbiy39m8ap"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">1. Review Your LibApps Account Levels, Suggests Springy Zin</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-6n7toa40yvf5" data-node="6n7toa40yvf5"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>Fall is the perfect time to review all of your LibApps accounts to make sure everyone has the appropriate access. Get any new folks set up with the access they need and double check existing accounts to confirm that your staff have the right permissions across your Springy tools. Don't forget to <a href="https://ask.springshare.com/springboards/faq/3248">remove or inactivate any old accounts</a>!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-w2esu3rl6djh" data-node="w2esu3rl6djh"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">2. Springy Diana Says, Check Out Your Local School Supply Swaps</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-8f0i3ramp76q" data-node="8f0i3ramp76q"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>Many communities host local school supply swaps enabling students to exchange gently used or new school supplies. Not only do supply swaps help reduce waste by giving items a second life, but they also provide a perfect opportunity for communities to connect and support one another. Whether you’re looking to clear out last year’s extras or pick up some essentials for the new school year, these swaps are a fun and sustainable way to gear up for the season.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-4jnc7spg2ky6 fl-col-group-nested" data-node="4jnc7spg2ky6"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-7wx0e1nldrhq fl-col-bg-color" data-node="7wx0e1nldrhq"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-mx2b6pvhuzto" data-node="mx2b6pvhuzto"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">3. Boost Attendance at Your Back-to-School Event with LibCal SMS Reminders, Recommends Springy Talia</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-jtmubv5wfenr" data-node="jtmubv5wfenr"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>Remind all your new students about the amazing events you're hosting at the library with <a href="https://buzz.springshare.com/springynews/news-64/new-features#s-lg-box-wrapper-38814137">LibCal's SMS Reminders</a>. These kids are always on their phones, so make sure you're there too! Event registrants can sign up to receive SMS/text message reminders about their upcoming events sent right to their phone. Keep engagement levels high and help ensure stellar turnout to your planned events.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-r4ptagcqd8im fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small" data-node="r4ptagcqd8im"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-p18dyi06t49n" data-node="p18dyi06t49n"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-photo fl-photo-align-center" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-gif"> <img decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img" src="https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/accounts/348331/images/LibCal_SMS_Blog.gif" alt="LibCal_SMS_Blog.gif" itemprop="image" title="LibCal_SMS_Blog.gif" /> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-lsb68jipzqtd" data-node="lsb68jipzqtd"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">4. Springy Kirsten Suggests, Get Your Fall Cardigan Prepped and Ready</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-kfzoevrm2xjb" data-node="kfzoevrm2xjb"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>No librarian is complete without the perfect fall cardigan, so make sure your favorite sweater is in place over the back of your computer chair, hanging neatly in the staff break room, or in your emergency sweater surplus drawer. We all know how chilly the library gets on a late autumn evening!</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col-group fl-node-3eifahx2j5u7 fl-col-group-nested" data-node="3eifahx2j5u7"> <div class="fl-col fl-node-5194u6fwjodz fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small" data-node="5194u6fwjodz"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-mgv2dr45xzo7" data-node="mgv2dr45xzo7"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">5. Check Your Appointment Settings and Hours in LibCal, Advises Springy Corinne</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-8xutlsydrzhj" data-node="8xutlsydrzhj"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>A new semester means it's time to update your hours and appointment settings with your current availability! With <a href="https://buzz.springshare.com/producthighlights/libcal-libraries/appointments">LibCal's Appointment Scheduler</a>, patrons can book one-on-one consultations with your team, online or in-person, from their computers or smart devices.</p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-col fl-node-3c9kuhw6si25 fl-col-bg-color fl-col-small" data-node="3c9kuhw6si25"> <div class="fl-col-content fl-node-content"><div class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-zw8sr6ecthml" data-node="zw8sr6ecthml"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-photo fl-photo-align-center" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png"> <a href="https://buzz.springshare.com/producthighlights/libcal-libraries/appointments" target="_self" itemprop="url"> <img decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img" src="https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/accounts/348331/images/1967_AvailabilitySetUp.png" alt="1967_AvailabilitySetUp.png" itemprop="image" title="1967_AvailabilitySetUp.png" /> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-saldh6ezibvg" data-node="saldh6ezibvg"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">6. Springy Jen Says, Spruce Up Your Space</span> </h2> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-fsgqz5vh90kj" data-node="fsgqz5vh90kj"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>Sprucing up your space for fall is a great way to refresh your environment and embrace the season's cozy vibes. While spring cleaning often gets the spotlight, it's important to remember that fall is also an ideal time for a deep clean and reorganization. As you transition from summer to autumn, take the opportunity to declutter, reconfigure your space, and start fresh for a new school year.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-heading fl-node-aotki6j39g7f" data-node="aotki6j39g7f"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <h2 class="fl-heading"> <span class="fl-heading-text">7. 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Attend a <a href="https://training.springshare.com/">training session</a> or complete a <a href="https://springyu.springshare.com/">SpringyU course</a> and learn something new about your Springshare tools.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-photo fl-node-qyetdovn79uj" data-node="qyetdovn79uj"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-photo fl-photo-align-center" itemscope itemtype="https://schema.org/ImageObject"> <div class="fl-photo-content fl-photo-img-png"> <a href="https://springyu.springshare.com/" target="_self" itemprop="url"> <img decoding="async" class="fl-photo-img" src="https://d2jv02qf7xgjwx.cloudfront.net/accounts/348331/images/SpringyU_blog_post.png" alt="SpringyU_blog_post.png" itemprop="image" title="SpringyU_blog_post.png" /> </a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="fl-module fl-module-rich-text fl-node-f418x2natywk" data-node="f418x2natywk"> <div class="fl-module-content fl-node-content"> <div class="fl-rich-text"> <p>We've got plenty more tips and tricks where these came from! 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