Facing These Challenges at Your Library? Upgrade to WhoFi for a Solution
Why should your library upgrade to WhoFi? WhoFi’s platform provides a unified, easy-to-use dashboard that simplifies data collection, management, and reporting across all your services. Whether you’re managing events, tracking room reservations, monitoring patron wireless sessions, or preparing state reports, WhoFi brings everything together—allowing your library to run more smoothly and efficiently. If your library is facing any of the following challenges, it may be time to upgrade to WhoFi…
Partner Feedback Shapes 9 Community Calendar Product Updates
At WhoFi, we work closely with our partner libraries to understand their needs and challenges. Each of these product updates were released over the last three months in response to feedback from libraries looking for better ways to streamline their operations and improve patron experiences. Let's take a closer look at the challenges our partners faced and the benefits they are now enjoying with these enhancements. https://youtu.be/MhAGhzRttkQ 1. Automated Waitlists: Tackling Registration…
5 Ways to Fail at Promoting Library Events (and How to Avoid Them)
If keeping attendance low at the programs your library provides is a priority this piece is for you. Promoting library events can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. But what if we took a look at things from the other side? Here are five sure-fire ways to fail at promoting your library programs, and of course, some tips on how to avoid these pitfalls using modern techniques.
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Second Quarter 2024 Public Library WiFi Utilization Trends
The second quarter of 2024 highlighted the ongoing importance of public library WiFi in promoting digital equity. There was a slight increase in WiFi utilization from the first to the second quarter, alongside a 7% year-over-year increase compared to the second quarter of 2023. This steady growth underlines the essential role libraries play in providing internet access. This analysis explores the latest data, revealing how libraries adapt to meet community needs through reliable internet and…
Why libraries use automatic reminder emails for event & room reservations.
Libraries are vital community hubs, offering spaces for events, study sessions, and meetings. Managing these spaces effectively is crucial to maximizing their usage and benefits. Automated reminder emails for event and room reservations can significantly enhance this process by addressing specific challenges faced by both patrons and library staff.
Challenges Without Automatic Event Reminders
3 Innovative Library Summer Reading Ideas
Summer reading programs have long been a staple of libraries, offering a fun and educational way for patrons of all ages to stay engaged during the summer months. This year, we found 3 summer reading ideas from libraries that we had to share. Hopefully they can help to attract more participants and make these programs even more exciting this season. Fresh Approaches to Summer Reading Libraries are adopting new methods to make summer reading programs more appealing and accessible. Instead of…
New Library Staff Training Strategies
It can be daunting for new library staff members facing the challenge of learning their roles while understanding the intricacies of library operations. Library staff training often presents obstacles, including communication gaps, time constraints, and documentation issues. That said, a great team with a quality onboarding process can reduce burdens and make taking on a new role less intimidating. Clear communication, record-keeping, and continuous support are essential elements of successful…
Stable Public Library WiFi Utilization Trends in Q1 2024
The latest analysis of public library WiFi utilization in the first quarter of 2024 indicates a stable trend. This stability not only reflects the return of normalcy following pandemic conditions, but also the pivotal role libraries play for patrons. This quarter we will review observed trends, their potential implications, as well as upcoming digital equity grant opportunities from the NTIA. Monthly Library WiFi Usage - April to March Examining the data from April 2023 to March 2024 reveals a…
5 Summer Reading Ideas for a Successful Season
Are you looking to create more successful and engaging summer programs for your patrons? It can be a challenge to keep returning patrons informed and attract new community members. And let's not forget managing resources and costs for big events. But don't worry, we're here to help! We've gathered proven summer reading ideas from libraries across the country to help make your summer programs a hit.
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Analysis of Public Library WiFi Usage in 2023
Public Library Insights for 2023 In 2023, public libraries continued to play a pivotal role in fostering digital equity and community engagement. Through collaborative efforts with programs like E-Rate and BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment), libraries served as essential hubs for connectivity empowering individuals with digital literacy training and expanding access to digital resources nationwide. Innovative library promotion strategies like leveraging social media and adding…