LibCal Best Practices

What is LibCal?

LibCal is part of the LibApps suite of software (made by Springshare) that powers the Gleeson Library website. It is a calendaring system that we use to:

• Post to the library calendar — Includes events, displays, and exhibitions.
• Maintain your research appointment scheduler — Includes syncing with Google Calendar, establishing your availability, and configuring your settings.
• Manage group study room reservations — Includes confirming reservations, establishing availability, and configuring settings. 
• Update the display of the library's operating hours — Includes hours for the main building, the atrium, reference & research services, special collections & university archives, and our 24/7 chat.

How To Use This Resource

This resource is for all staff that work in LibCal at Gleeson Library. It describes our local best practices, and outlines our web usability and accessibility standards.

• Post to the Library Calendar

  Add events, displays, and exhibits to the library calendar.

• Maintain Your Appointments

  Setup, configure, and manage your appointments.

• Manage Group Study Rooms

  Confirm reservations and manage settings.

• Update Library Hours

  Manage building, department, and service hours.