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Learning Lab: From Room Reservations to a Reimagined Digital Branch

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Thursday, April 9, 2026
11:00am - 12:00pm (Eastern Time - US & Canada) change time zone

About:

What began as a migration to a new room reservation system sparked a complete digital transformation for Arlington Public Library (APL). Learn how APL leveraged the power of Springy Tools – including LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers, LibWizard, and Patron Point – to build a cohesive and user-friendly digital branch. Library patrons can sign up for a library card, book rooms, register for events, search FAQs, chat with staff, and more – all from one site. 

Steve Koebel, Library Services Manager of Technology Services at APL, shares strategies, lessons learned, and practical tips to help you enhance your own library's virtual presence. You won't want to miss Steve's tips for managing multiple locations and different types of patrons! This Learning Lab will offer inspiration and actionable insights to meet your users where they are. 

This 1-hour presentation will cover:

  • Overview of Springy Tools
  • Tips for creating a self-service digital branch
  • How integrating Springshare Tools with your ILS supports personalized outreach and secure authentication
  • Benefits of a unified platform for staff training and internal workflows
  • Time for Q&A 
Registration has closed.

Steve Koebel is a technology-focused professional librarian with a strong public service background. Steve has 16 years of library experience including children’s, teens, adult, digital services, and information technology. He has been through more product implementations, migrations, and redesigns than he can count! Steve is currently the Library Services Manager over Technology Services at the Arlington Public Library in Arlington, Texas. Steve has a Master of Library & Information Science from Dominican University and a Bachelor of Arts from Denison University. Steve is a horror genre enthusiast, and his favorite book is The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson. Additionally, Steve is an avid weightlifter and gamer/retrogamer.

Registration & confirmation:

  • Registration for this event closes two hours before start time.
    • Registration closes at 9am US Eastern Time.
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  • One hour before the event, you will receive an email with instructions for signing into the event.
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  • Can't attend the live event? Simply register to receive the recording!
    • The recording will be sent a few days after the event.

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Note: This webinar is not an in-depth training session.
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