Crowdfunding for UI Improvements in Aspen Discovery

November 05, 2026 10:26 AM - By Kate

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 libraries interested in exploring improvements to Aspen Discovery's user interface (UI). One area of particular interest is the patron account experience, including how patrons view and manage their checkouts, holds, and other account information. However, there are many opportunities to improve the user experience throughout Aspen Discovery.

Rather than focusing on a specific set of changes, we'd like to bring interested libraries together to share ideas, discuss challenges, and identify opportunities for improvement. Through these conversations, we hope to establish shared priorities and explore potential projects that could make Aspen even more intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable to use.

Support This Project

We're looking for libraries interested in participating in a collaborative discussion about the future of Aspen's user interface. 

Whether you have specific improvements in mind or simply want to contribute to the conversation, we'd love to have you involved! 

See all Grove crowdfunding opportunities at https://www.groveforlibraries.com/crowdfunding.

Kate