What is Library Calendar Software?
What is library calendar software and how can it be used to benefit the community you serve? In short, it provides a platform to promote the many wonderful programs and events you provide to the community. Alternative to a physical calendar within the building, library calendar software is an interactive tool for community engagement. Below are some key features of library calendar software and how they can benefit patrons, staff, and the greater community. If you prefer to watch the video,…
Small town libraries making a big impact
Doland Community Library The Doland Community Library relies on its director Natasha Noethlich to carry out most of its services. In an effort to ensure all of the library’s upcoming events were available to the public, Natasha added the Community Calendar from WhoFi to the library website. Natasha can now share the library's upcoming events such as the Ceiling Tile Painting Project going on now. You can see some of the great designs the community has come up with below: Events like these show…
WhoFi Launches New Dashboard Design
Dashboard Design This month WhoFi has launched a new dashboard design to improve upon the simplicity and ease of use already offered to our partners. This new design functionality is similar to previous versions such that everything is easy to navigate for existing users. In addition to cosmetic updates we have included some updates to the design of those reports most commonly utilized by partners. WiFi Analytics First, all WiFi reports can now be found in the filter drop down for WiFi…
Tailor-Made Program Registration
Beyond the Basics Collecting the right registration information prior to hosting a program can help aid in its overall success. For the majority of the time having the number of patrons planning on attending and their basic contact information is enough. On the other hand, there are times that an event's success would benefit from knowing more ahead of time. Whether it’s a “Book Box” program or a monthly crafting event, patrons may have different preferences for the program and knowing…
5 Reasons To Use Registration for Your Next Library Program
One key element of a successful library program is registration for patrons. While collection methods may vary, the best registration processes can result in more successful programs with more engaged guests. In fact in an article from Science & Technology Libraries researchers found that, "customized communication is at the root of successful library programming". Here are just a few points in the planning process that easy registration could improve programs & events at the library:…
Program Registration for Community Calendar
How many patrons will attend your upcoming library programs and who will they be? Getting a handle on program registration in advance is a great benefit to program coordinators in planning space, materials, and staff requirements, but the methods of gathering and recording this information have not always been easy. In order to simplify this process, WhoFi now has added registration into Community Calendar's functions allowing program attendees to view upcoming events and register for them…
How Lisa Used Data To Advocate For Her Library And Secure Grant Money
Lisa Johnson is the director of the Orange City Public Library. Like many library directors across the country, she adapted the library services when the COVID-19 pandemic hit and libraries closed their doors to the public. What became the new normal brought about new patron behaviors. She noticed patrons would often sit outside on the ground, on a ledge or in their cars to use the library WiFi. This trend continued as the months went on. With more people needing the library’s WiFi services,…
Community Calendar Branding Customization
The Community Calendar features just keep getting better! Community Calendar was developed because our library partners wanted a way to create events once and publish directly to their library website. This would eliminate the need for multiple entry of events and free up valuable time. Now, your Community Calendar integrates directly with your website and you can customize it for your own branding. First, email our support team at support@whofi.com to let us know you want to create your…
WhoFi Announces Launch of New Community Calendar Service To Help Libraries Streamline Program Management
WhoFi announces the launch of its new service, Community Calendar, to help libraries streamline the many aspects of programming. Community Calendar is an all-in-one library program planner that makes it easy to plan, track, and report on programs for the Public Library Survey. It also simplifies the promotional aspects of notifying patrons of future events. This is done by publishing programs directly from the Community Calendar to the libraries’ websites. There is no longer a need for…
Publish Library Events To Your Website With Community Calendar
Scheduling and publishing your library’s events is getting much easier! Now you can streamline your event planning processes and eliminate double entry with the WhoFi Community Calendar website integration — a new feature that allows you to publish events from your WhoFi Community Calendar dashboard directly to your library’s public facing websites. Website Integrations are now generally available for WhoFi customers using the Community Calendar tool. Integrate the Community Calendar onto your…