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June 2016

Springshare's Heading to ALA - And We're Getting Flashy...

...with our presentations, of course! </wink>

Springshare’s heading to the ALA Annual Conference in Orlando, from June 24 – 27 and we’ve got an action-packed schedule of flash presentations, free giveaways, coloring time, and more. Plus, you won’t want to miss seeing how your colleagues use Springshare tools. While it might be hot outside, it will be even hotter at Booth 562.

Booth 562
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We have an amazing lineup of 14 guest presenters doing 11 separate flash presentations. See how they're using Springshare tools to provide extraordinary service.

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Jeremy Hall

University of North Florida: Using LibGuides CMS to Power Our Website

Friday, June 24: 5:45pm - 6:00pm

Jeremy Hall will discuss how they’re using Springy Tools to provide thousands of students with access to their mobile-first library tools and services.

 


Moffitt Cancer Center: Creating a Virtual Nursing Journal Club

Sat, June 25: 9:30am - 9:45am

Lauren Adkins will present on how the Moffitt Cancer Center uses LibGuides to setup an asynchronous online journal club to support evidence-based nursing topics and CE credit.

Lauren Adkins

David Gliddon

Colorado Technical University: Using LibGuides to Manage the CTU Learning Center

Sat, June 25: 12pm - 12:15pm

Dr. David Gliddon will provide examples of the different ways that CTU faculty members and administrators use LibGuides to manage the Learning Center.


TBLC: Using LibAnswers for Florida's Statewide Ask a Librarian Services

Sat, June 25: 1pm - 1:15pm

TBLC is the Florida statewide Ask a Librarian service, with over 130 libraries participating. In early 2015, they switched to LibAnswers to provide consortial-level Ask-a-Librarian reference.

Doug Furiato

Melissa Del Castillo & Alvin Dantes

Florida International University: Using Netflix-Style Visuals in LibAnswers

Sat, June 25: 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Melissa and Alvin will discuss how they revamped their LibAnswer's system to incorporate Netflix-style design.


University of Saint Mary: Using LibGuides to Train Student Workers

Sat, June 25: 3pm - 3:15pm

Ashley Creek will present on using LibGuides to coordinate training materials and instructional resources for student workers. 

Ashley Creek

Suzanne Moore

Ashe County Library: Promoting a 2016 Reading Challenge with LibGuides

Sat, June 25: 3:30pm - 3:45pm

Suzanne Moore designed her 2016 Reading Challenge LibGuide to contain Netflix-style visual elements to improve browsing. 


Temple University: Promoting Black History Month with LibGuides

Sun, June 26: 11:30am - 11:45am

Latanya Jenkins will present on how the Temple University Library collaborates with other departments to promote Black History Month across the campus. 

Latanya Jenkins

Rhonda Kitchens

State College of Florida: Connecting with Distance Learners

Sun, June 26: 1:00pm - 1:15pm

Using LibWizard, Rhonda Kitchens will showcase how the SCF Library will create self-paced interactive tutorials, online learning modules, gradable assessments/quizzes, and more. 


Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners: Celebrating 125 Years

Sun, June 26: 1:30pm - 1:45pm

In 2015, the MBLC - the oldest state library agency in the country - celebrated its 125th anniversary! They made a "microsite" using LibGuides CMS v2 to look back on those 125 years and put their accomplishments in historical context.

Callan Bignoli

Barbara Doll

Saint Francis University: Providing Staff Learning Opportunities 

Sun, June 26: 2:30pm - 2:45pm

Barbara doll will present on how they're using LibGuides to provide learning opportunities for all library personnel in a small, rural academic library. 


Georgia Southern University: Managing Content Across LibGuides & LibAnswers

Mon, June 27: 10:30am - 10:45am

During this session, Jeffery and Ruth will offer simple strategies for content creation and management that maximize opportunities for repurposing content across delivery platforms while minimizing maintenance. 

Jeffery Mortimer and Ruth Baker

All weekend long, we’re doing 15-min flash presentations on brand-new tools, coming updates, and more. If you attend a flash presentation, you can enter to win a *free* Kindle Fire!

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LibGuides Community Site

Check-out the newly redesigned LibGuides Community site with integrated Staff Picks and more!

 

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LibGuides: Engage Users

View Courseware Integration, Blogs & Discussion Boards, and coming updates to the A-Z List.

 

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LibWizard: Interactive Learning

Promote Self-Paced Interactive Learning, with Assessment components and live media.

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Social Media Management

New inside LibAnswers, engage social media followers seamlessly.

 

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Equipment Booking Module

New in LibCal, view the integrated Equipment Booking Module.

 

Coming Soon

Brand-New!
LibCRM

Customer Relations Management designed for Libraries.

 

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