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April 1, 2026. Unique excited to collaborate with Evergreen ILS Community at Evergreen International Conference 2026. Unique is excited to announce that we will be represented at the 2026 Evergreen International Conference in Renton, Washington. This year's conference theme, “Evergreen Forward: Anticipate. Innovate. Elevate.”, brings together members of the Evergreen open-source ILS community to discuss development, infrastructure, and the evolving needs of libraries using the platform.

March 25, 2026. Six more libraries expand patron services with new Unique and MessageBee launches in Second Half of Q1. Six more libraries expand patron services with new Unique and MessageBee launches in Second Half of Q1, including Ames Public Library in Iowa, Elk Grove Village Public Library in Illinois, Fairfax County Public Library in Virginia, Old Bridge Public Library New Jersey, Pikes Peak Library District Colorado, and Valley Automated Library Network in North Central Idaho and Southeastern Washington.

March 25, 2026. Unique to exhibit, connect with public library leaders at PLA 2026 Conference. Unique will be represented at this year's Public Library Association Conference in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The PLA Conference brings together public library leaders from across the country to share ideas, discuss emerging challenges, and explore new ways to serve their communities. Unique looks forward to joining these conversations and connecting with the professionals shaping the future of public libraries.

March 12, 2026. Unique to Showcase Library Tech at Computers in Libraries Conference. Unique announced that it will be represented at this years' Computers in Library conference in Arlington, Virginia. In step with the theme of ‘Purposeful Acceleration,' Unique brings several different solutions to libraries looking to the future of patron communication. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with President Rob Klaus and learn about Unique's solutions like MessageBee, our Automated Borrower Tools, and Gentle Nudge Material Recovery.

February 9, 2026. Ten Libraries expand patron communications with MessageBee from Unique. Libraries across ten states have launched new MessageBee services, enhancing patron communication through SMS and email channels.

January 20, 2026. Equinox Partners with Unique Management Services to launch MessageBee SMS for Homer Public Library. Equinox Open Library Initiative, a trusted leader in open source technology development and support for libraries, is pleased to announce that the Homer Public Library is live on MessageBee SMS through a partnership between Equinox and Unique Management Services.

December 16, 2025. Seven libraries launch MessageBee from Unique in Q4 '25. Institutions from Alaska to Maryland have launched new MessageBee services this quarter, expanding their patron communication capabilities and strengthening engagement across multiple channels.

October 20, 2025. Six Libraries launch MessageBee from Unique in September. Arapahoe Library District (CO), Augusta County Library (VA), Bedford Public Library System (VA), Blackwater Regional Library (VA), Richland Library (SC), and Waynesboro Public Library (VA) have all implemented new MessageBee services this month, expanding their communication channels and enhancing patron engagement.

September 19, 2025. Unique to present at BiblioCon in Toronto, with upcoming appearances at LMCC. Unique Management Services is proud to announce its attendance as a co-presenter at BiblioCon in Toronto next month. Together with senior technology staff members at BiblioCommons, Unique's Director of Library Communication Melissa Fenton will present on the integration of BiblioCommons and Unique's MessageBee technology. The session will demonstrate how this integration increases functionality and usability for customers of both companies, providing libraries with a seamless, more powerful way to engage patrons and strengthen community connections.

August 22, 2025. Seven more libraries launch MessageBee from Unique in August. Allegany County Library System (MD), Greater Manchester Inter Library Consortial System (NH), Mohawk Valley Public Library (NY), San Juan Island Public Library (WA), Southern Adirondack Public Library (NY) and, Staunton Public Library (VA), and Yakima Valley Libraries (WA) have launched MessageBee this week, adding more communication channels for their patrons.