Manhattan Public Library (KS) Launches MessageBee
The Kansas library adds next-generation SMS notifications to existing Unique Services Unique Management Services is proud to announce the launch of MessageBee for Manhattan Public Library this week. Subscribed patrons will now begin receiving SMS notifications for their library transactions. The Kansas library has been a Unique client for over a quarter century, with a … Continue reading “Manhattan Public Library (KS) Launches MessageBee”
Register new patrons online with RenewIQ: How it works and what it means for everyone
As part of Unique’s commitment to create tools that make libraries the best that they can be, we developed RenewIQ, an automatic registration and renewal platform for libraries. It allows patrons to register for cards online and removes the need for manual address verifications for card registrations and renewals. It harnesses technology to make patron … Continue reading “Register new patrons online with RenewIQ: How it works and what it means for everyone “
The Future of Library Communications: Why SMS Solutions Like MessageBee Are Essential
AT&T recently announced that as of June 17, 2025, it will discontinue its email-to-text and text-to-email services (AT&T Support). This decision is a major shift for organizations like libraries still rely on outdated email-to-SMS gateways to send text notifications. If you don’t know what kind of protocol your library is using, it most likely is … Continue reading “The Future of Library Communications: Why SMS Solutions Like MessageBee Are Essential”
Empowering Youth Through Engagement
Libraries as Catalysts for Youth Empowerment The Urban Libraries Council’s 2024 Creating Youth Opportunities Convening explored how libraries can empower youth, particularly those at risk, by fostering inclusion, mentorship, and skill development. Libraries are uniquely positioned to address challenges such as inequity, disengagement, and lack of safe spaces. Here are the key insights and strategies … Continue reading “Empowering Youth Through Engagement”
The Lane Libraries (OH) adds MessageBee Email, SMS notifications
The 5-location system serving the Cincinnati metro area will begin sending email and 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications system-wide to keep their patrons up to date on their transactions. Unique Library is proud to announce the addition of MessageBee email and SMS notifications for The Lane Libraries this week. In addition to eye-catching email notices, patrons … Continue reading “The Lane Libraries (OH) adds MessageBee Email, SMS notifications”
Kenton County Public Library (KY) launches MessageBee SMS notifications
The 3-location system serving the Cincinnati metro area adds 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications system-wide to keep their patrons up to date on their transactions. Unique Library is proud to announce the addition of MessageBee SMS notifications for Kenton County Public Library this week. Patrons will receive notifications from the library via SMS notifications, creating a … Continue reading “Kenton County Public Library (KY) launches MessageBee SMS notifications”
LS&S Consortium launches MessageBee SMS notifications
The country-wide 25-member consortium adds 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications system-wide to keep their patrons up to date on their transactions. Unique Library is proud to announce the addition of MessageBee SMS notifications for the Library Systems & Services (LS&S) consortium this week. Patrons will receive notifications from the library via SMS notifications, creating a new … Continue reading “LS&S Consortium launches MessageBee SMS notifications”
Traverse des Sioux Library System (MN) launches MessageBee SMS notifications
The 69-location consortium adds 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications system-wide to keep their patrons up to date on their transactions. Unique Library is proud to announce the addition of MessageBee SMS notifications for the Traverse des Sioux Library System (TdS) consortium this week. Patrons will receive native notifications from the library via SMS notifications, creating a … Continue reading “Traverse des Sioux Library System (MN) launches MessageBee SMS notifications”
Santa Clara County Library District (CA) launches MessageBee Phone notifications for their patrons.
The Bay-area system adds MessageBee phone notifications, joins growing list of libraries using MessageBee. Unique Library is proud to announce a new client to our growing list of libraries using the innovative MessageBee platform. Santa Clara County Library District (SCCLD) area has added phone notifications for their patrons this month. The eight-branch system is adding … Continue reading “Santa Clara County Library District (CA) launches MessageBee Phone notifications for their patrons.”
Why Your Library Needs a Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging
As part of recent changes in SMS and text messaging regulations, we have observed that several libraries want to send text messages but are unable to do so due to the lack of a privacy policy. Without a comprehensive privacy policy, applications for text messaging services may be denied by carriers. To prevent delays and … Continue reading “Why Your Library Needs a Privacy Policy for SMS Messaging”