Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, is proud to announce that The North Olympic Library System (NOLS) has migrated to Grove for Libraries to host and support Aspen Discovery.
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The North Olympic Library System Migrates to Grove for Libraries for Aspen Hosting and Support
December 16, 2025 03:36 PM - Comment(s)
Year in Review Returns for 2025, Along with Record Locking and 120+ Additional Updates in the Aspen 25.12 Release
December 16, 2025 12:03 PM - Comment(s)
Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.12, bringing back the popular Library Year in Review feature along with more than 120 enhancements designed to give libraries greater flexibility, control, and community-driven improvements.
Grove introduces natural language searching, better organization for users with dozens of lists, and more than 100 additional updates for Aspen Discovery and LiDA with the 25.11 release!
November 20, 2025 10:58 AM - Comment(s)
Grove announces the release of Aspen 25.11, delivering major enhancements designed to improve search accuracy with natural language processing, streamline list management, and support libraries with new tools for patrons and staff. The release is now live for all librarie...
Grove Introduces New Edition Picker, Advanced Periodical Sorting, Customizable eContent Order, and More in Aspen 25.10
October 19, 2025 02:34 PM - Comment(s)
Grove is excited to announce the release of Aspen 25.10, featuring powerful new tools and over 125 enhancements, bug fixes, and updates designed to make discovery even more intuitive for both library staff and patrons.
One of Aspen’s signature strengths is its ability to group related editions, helpi...
Nashville Public Library Partners with Grove to Support Aspen Discovery
October 06, 2025 05:53 PM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, announces their support and development partnership with the Nashville Public Library, which also serves Metro Nashville Public Schools.
The Wyoming State Library Migrates to Grove for Libraries for Aspen Hosting and Support
October 03, 2025 02:04 PM - Comment(s)
Grove for Libraries, the premier provider of services for the open-source Aspen platform, is proud to announce that the Wyoming State Library has chosen Grove for ...
Grove for Libraries sponsors, exhibits, and presents at AspenCon 2025
September 29, 2025 04:18 PM - Comment(s)
The Aspen Community will come together in Nashville, Tennessee, next week from October 8th-10th for the second annual AspenCon!
Grove Unveils New Aspen Discovery Design with 25.09 Release
September 16, 2025 04:00 PM - Comment(s)
Grove is excited to announce the launch of a refreshed design for Aspen Discovery search results, Grouped Work (FRBR) records, and more in the 25.09 release.
Developed in partnership with Gail Borden Public Library, the new design highlights formats more clearly and visually aligns Aspen Discovery wi...
Crowdfunding for Comics Plus API Integration
August 20, 2025 02:10 PM - Comment(s)
This development is for an integration with the new Comics Plus APIs in Aspen. The Colorado Library Consortium is looking for additional partners to contribute to funding the work.
Grove is currently working with Library Pass (who offers Comics Plus) to review their API and create a specification. Th...
Grove Announces Updates to While You Wait, Patron Self Registration, LiDA, and More for Aspen 25.08
August 12, 2025 02:19 PM - Comment(s)
Grove’s latest Aspen release, developed in close collaboration with library partners, brings thoughtful enhancements to both patron-facing features and behind-the-scenes tools. These updates make it easier for libraries to connect readers with the right materials and streamline their workflows.
Aspen...
Grove Adds Push Notifications for Account Notices in LiDA for Koha and Sierra Libraries, Plus 70+ Enhancements in Aspen 25.07
July 15, 2025 01:22 PM - Comment(s)
Grove is pleased to announce contributions to the Aspen 25.07 release, featuring push notifications in Aspen LiDA for Koha and Sierra libraries, along with more than 70 additional enhancements across the Aspen Discovery platform.
Crowdfunding for Aspen Events Enhancements
June 17, 2025 09:02 AM - Comment(s)
In early 2025, Grove developed and launched Aspen Events, an events platform native to Aspen Discovery. Since then, we've had lots of libraries reach out about enhancements they'd like to make to Aspen Events. We're currently working with libraries on the following:
Event Registration
Room Bookings
Eve...
Funded! While You Wait and You Might Also Like Enhancements
June 17, 2025 08:33 AM - Comment(s)
Background
The While You Wait functionality is very useful for directing patrons to titles that are available to check out while they are waiting for their holds to be filled. However, within a consortium, it can direct patrons to materials that are available in an eContent format, but are not curren...
Crowdfunding for List Enhancements
June 17, 2025 08:15 AM - Comment(s)
Several libraries have reached out to Grove about enhancements they would like to see to Aspen lists. These requests include the following:
Hierarchical List Organization in the Patron Account
When librarians manage hundreds of lists within their account, it becomes difficult and time-consuming to fin...
Crowdfunding for LiDA Browse Category Redesign
June 16, 2025 05:45 PM - Comment(s)
The Minuteman Library Network funded the redesign of Browse Categories in LiDA and is looking for additional libraries to contribute to funding the full development.
This development includes a complete redesign of Browse Categories for LiDA that maintains all of the functionality of the current desi...
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