AspenCon 2026 brought libraries, developers, and support providers together in Oklahoma City on October 28-30 to share their work and explore what’s next for Aspen. Hosted by Grove’s partner, Metro Library, the conference offered opportunities to learn from colleagues and contribute ideas for Aspen’...
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Funded! Accessibility Updates for Aspen Discovery
November 05, 2026 10:49 AM - Comment(s)
Advancing Accessibility in Aspen Discovery
A library’s discovery experience should help patrons find materials, manage their accounts, and access services independently. Improving accessibility is an ongoing effort, and collaboration with libraries helps guide that work.
Accessibility remediation is a...
Funded! Search Interpreter
November 05, 2026 10:28 AM - Comment(s)
Patrons increasingly expect search systems to understand the natural, conversational language they use every day.
Aspen’s Search Interpreter feature bridges this gap by automatically interpreting search queries and applying relevant facets behind the scenes. For example, a patron searching for ...
Funded! Aspen LiDA Performance Enhancements
November 05, 2026 10:27 AM - Comment(s)
In Aspen 26.08, thanks to funding from Minuteman Library Network, Grove introduced SQL-based caching to improve Aspen LiDA’s startup speed and overall performance. Frequently used startup data is now stored in local SQLite tables, reducing the number of API calls required when the app launches and a...
Crowdfunding for Demand-Driven Acquisitions in Aspen
November 05, 2026 10:26 AM - Comment(s)
What if your library catalog could help patrons discover and request books your library doesn't yet own?
With Demand-Driven Acquisitions (DDA), libraries can make more titles discoverable while giving patrons a simple way to request the materials they want, directly from the catalog.
Currently, p...
Crowdfunding for UI Improvements in Aspen Discovery
November 05, 2026 10:26 AM - Comment(s)
Exploring User Interface Improvements
A great discovery experience goes beyond helping patrons find library materials. It also means making it easy and intuitive for patrons to interact with their library, manage their accounts, and access the services they need.
We've heard from several librari...
Funded! The "Other" Format Category Icon
November 05, 2026 10:25 AM - Comment(s)
This development is for adding an additional format category icon of OTHER alongside existing format category icons above search results.
Crowdfunding for AI in Aspen
November 05, 2026 10:24 AM - Comment(s)
Exploring AI Opportunities for Aspen Discovery
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to change how people discover and interact with library resources. From making catalog searches more intuitive to helping patrons find their next great read, there are exciting opportunities to use AI to mak...
Grove Team Members Kodi Lein and Myranda Fuentes Elected to Aspen Library Software Foundation Technical Committee
October 27, 2026 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries is pleased to announce that team members Kodi Lein, Senior Developer, and Myranda Fuentes, Technical Operations Specialist, have been elected to the Aspen Library Software Foundation’s Technical Committee
Metro Library Partners with Grove for Aspen Discovery Hosting, Support, and Development
October 22, 2026 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Metro Library Partners with Grove for Aspen Discovery Hosting, Support, and Development.
Grove for Libraries Announces their October Contributions to Aspen Discovery and LiDA
October 21, 2026 09:00 AM - Comment(s)
Grove’s contributions in October also incorporate its 26.09 developments, bringing together more than 70 enhancements, fixes, and maintenance improvements across Aspen Discovery and Aspen LiDA.
Grove for Libraries Partners with Community College of Beaver County on Aspen Discovery
October 14, 2026 06:00 AM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries Partners with Community College of Beaver County on Aspen Discovery, along with custom development and support.
Grove for Libraries Returns to AspenCon 2026 as a Conference Partner
October 02, 2026 02:44 PM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries will return to AspenCon in Oklahoma, October 28-30, 2026, as a conference partner, exhibitor, and presenter.
Grove for Libraries Announces Prairie Lakes Library System is Live on Aspen Discovery
September 10, 2026 12:34 PM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries is pleased to announce the successful implementation of Aspen Discovery for the Prairie Lakes Library System, along with ongoing custom development support.
Grove for Libraries Announces Contributions to the Aspen 26.08 Release
August 25, 2026 03:57 PM - Comment(s)
Grove’s contributions to the Aspen 26.08 release include enhancements to Aspen LiDA performance, search configuration, events and calendar management, patron workflows, authentication, and indexing.
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