Training Tidbit: Text Message (SMS) Alerts for LibCal Events
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Wednesday, September 11, 2024
12:00pm - 12:30pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
12:00pm - 12:30pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone
About:
SMS reminder notifications for events are here! Events will now have the ability to send an SMS reminder notification to an event registrant who has opted-in for the notification. The content of the SMS reminder notification is fully customizable.
Important Note: SMS alerts is an optional add on to LibCal, so you will need to contact the Springshare Sales team to get set up with the ability to send SMS event reminders. SMS notifications will only be initially available in the US & Canada.
We'll cover:
- Patron view
- Site level set up
- Registration form set up
- Add SMS notifications for individual events
- Contacting sales to add to your site
Registration has closed.
Time Zone: Eastern Time - US & Canada (change)
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