Outreach and Inclusivity Toolbox

Outreach & Inclusivity That Meets Patrons Where They Are

Remove barriers to access, improve communication, and support patrons across every stage of the library relationship—with tools designed to expand reach without adding friction.

UniqueChat logo

Real time help, wherever patrons are.

Chat provides immediate, text based assistance without requiring a visit or a phone call. Patrons can ask questions, resolve small issues, or get pointed in the right direction quickly and conveniently.

For patrons, chat lowers the effort required to get help. For libraries, it expands access to support while improving responsiveness and overall satisfaction.

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Automated Borrower Tools interface

Reducing administrative friction and preserving continuity of access.

Automated borrower tools — Automated Borrower Renewal and Verified Borrower Registration — help ensure that eligible patrons maintain access without unnecessary interruptions.

By minimizing manual steps and in person requirements, these tools support patrons who cannot visit the physical library location but are within the library service area.

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New Mover Service logo

Welcoming patrons to the community

The New Mover Service introduces the library to new residents within the service area, helping them quickly understand eligibility and available services. This proactive outreach makes it easy to turn new residents into new patrons.

Clear onboarding strengthens access for new patrons while reinforcing the library’s role as a visible, community wide resource.

See how you can track new patrons and how other libraries engage hard‑to‑reach audiences: New Mover FAQ – Unique Library

Learn more about New Mover Service
Gentle Nudge logo

Welcome patrons back to the library, while preserving access for all

Gentle Nudge focuses on recovering materials while maintaining a constructive relationship between the patron and the library. Its paced, professional outreach avoids unnecessary escalation.

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Key metrics showing the impact of overdue library materials
Case Study

The Ripple Effect of Overdue Materials

When library materials aren’t returned on time, the impact reaches far beyond a single account.

Overdue items reduce availability for other patrons, increase wait times, and create additional work for staff. Over time, these effects ripple outward— limiting access to shared resources and creating barriers for community members who rely on equitable access to library collections.

Viewing overdue management through this lens helps libraries focus on access and fairness, rather than punishment, while supporting better outcomes for everyone.

Read the Full Case Study
Gentle Nudge

Understand the Impact of Long Overdue Materials

Sometimes all it takes is a little context. This gentle nudge helps show how materials that stay checked out for long periods of time can affect access for others—without blame or penalties.

Use this tool to get an idea of how many items in your library may be long unreturned, and how that can affect other people waiting to use those materials.

Seeing this broader picture can help libraries start conversations about shared responsibility and access—while keeping the focus on service, not enforcement.

MessageBee logo

Clear communication, meeting patrons across three channels

MessageBee uses text messages, email, and voice notifications to keep patrons informed and connected.

Multiple channels reduce missed notices, confusion, and follow‑up work.

Learn more about MessageBee

Email notifications

MessageBee Email transforms standard ILS notices into branded, readable, and accessible messages that patrons are more likely to open and understand.

Explore Email

SMS text alerts

MessageBee SMS delivers short, timely text messages that quickly reach patrons and help reduce missed notices, holds, and deadlines.

Explore SMS

Phone notifications

MessageBee Phone provides voice notifications for patrons who prefer or rely on phone calls, supporting accessibility and inclusive outreach.

Explore Phone

Outreach & Inclusivity That Meets Patrons Where They Are

Remove barriers to access, improve communication, and support patrons across every stage of the library relationship—with tools designed to expand reach without adding friction.

UniqueChat logo

Real time help, wherever patrons are.

Chat provides immediate, text based assistance without requiring a visit or a phone call. Patrons can ask questions, resolve small issues, or get pointed in the right direction quickly and conveniently.

For patrons, chat lowers the effort required to get help. For libraries, it expands access to support while improving responsiveness and overall satisfaction.

Discover UniqueChat
Automated Borrower Tools interface

Reducing administrative friction and preserving continuity of access.

Automated borrower tools — Automated Borrower Renewal and Verified Borrower Registration — help ensure that eligible patrons maintain access without unnecessary interruptions.

By minimizing manual steps and in person requirements, these tools support patrons who cannot visit the physical library location but are within the library service area.

Discover Automated Tools
New Mover Service logo

Welcoming patrons to the community

The New Mover Service introduces the library to new residents within the service area, helping them quickly understand eligibility and available services. This proactive outreach makes it easy to turn new residents into new patrons.

Clear onboarding strengthens access for new patrons while reinforcing the library’s role as a visible, community wide resource.

See how you can track new patrons and how other libraries engage hard‑to‑reach audiences: New Mover FAQ – Unique Library

Learn more about New Mover Service
Gentle Nudge logo

Welcome patrons back to the library, while preserving access for all

Gentle Nudge focuses on recovering materials while maintaining a constructive relationship between the patron and the library. Its paced, professional outreach avoids unnecessary escalation.

Discover Gentle Nudge
Key metrics showing the impact of overdue library materials
Case Study

The Ripple Effect of Overdue Materials

When library materials aren’t returned on time, the impact reaches far beyond a single account.

Overdue items reduce availability for other patrons, increase wait times, and create additional work for staff. Over time, these effects ripple outward— limiting access to shared resources and creating barriers for community members who rely on equitable access to library collections.

Viewing overdue management through this lens helps libraries focus on access and fairness, rather than punishment, while supporting better outcomes for everyone.

Read the Full Case Study
Gentle Nudge

Understand the Impact of Long‑Unreturned Materials

Sometimes all it takes is a little context. This gentle nudge helps show how materials that stay checked out for long periods of time can affect access for others—without blame or penalties.

Use this tool to get an idea of how many items in your library may be long unreturned, and how that can affect other people waiting to use those materials.

Seeing this broader picture can help libraries start conversations about shared responsibility and access—while keeping the focus on service, not enforcement.

MessageBee logo

Clear communication, meeting patrons across three channels

MessageBee uses text messages, email, and voice notifications to keep patrons informed and connected.

Multiple channels reduce missed notices, confusion, and follow‑up work.

Learn more about MessageBee

Email notifications

MessageBee Email transforms standard ILS notices into branded, readable, and accessible messages that patrons are more likely to open and understand.

Explore Email

SMS text alerts

MessageBee SMS delivers short, timely text messages that quickly reach patrons and help reduce missed notices, holds, and deadlines.

Explore SMS

Phone notifications

MessageBee Phone provides voice notifications for patrons who prefer or rely on phone calls, supporting accessibility and inclusive outreach.

Explore Phone