Blog Archive - Innovative Interfaces Inc.

Looking for Power Users to Join our September Idea Lab Challenge

September 4, 2019

Level Up! Sierra Create Lists Roadmap ChallengeSierra Create Lists Power Users--Come one, come all!

And the Latest Idea Lab Winners are…

August 2, 2019

We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Polaris challenge! -- Only the Lonely: Time for…

Continuing the Innovative Mission: CEO Perspective

June 21, 2019

Over the past three years, I have spent a lot of time with our customers. For those of…

You’re Invited: Innovative Salon at ALA 2019

June 7, 2019

We invite you and your library peers to join us Saturday June 22 – Sunday June 23 from…

Join our June Polaris Idea Lab Challenge. Only the Lonely: Time for…

May 31, 2019

Calling all back office opportunists! The Innovative Product Team invites Polaris users to participate in our June Idea…

Innovative Users Group Opens 27th Annual Conference

May 6, 2019

EMERYVILLE, Calif — Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today participates…

And the Idea Lab Winners are…

April 29, 2019

Hello Innovative Users! We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Polaris and Sierra roadmap challenges!…

Adventures in a Linked Data World

April 29, 2019

This blog post comes to us from Martha Rice Sanders, MSLS, Innovative Senior Systems Librarian. Ever since I…

Relationships Are More Important Than Ever

April 3, 2019

This is an exciting year for Innovative Customer Support, starting off with the recent announcement of several department…

I Found New Skills and a New Career through the IUG

March 26, 2019

This guest blog post comes from Jeremy Goldstein, Data Curation Librarian for the Minuteman Library Network, and Enhancements…

Innovative Users Invited to Vote on New Features for Polaris, Sierra

March 22, 2019

The Innovative Product Team and Innovative Users Group invites you to participate in one of our current Idea…

“A Wizard has turned you into a Sierra Admin. What do you…

February 21, 2019

Polaris 6.1 Includes User-Requested Features for eCommerce & NoveList Integration

November 12, 2018

Innovative is happy to announce that Polaris 6.1 is in general release, offering a number of new features.…

Sierra 4.1 Expands License Limits, Customizes Facets

November 9, 2018

Innovative is happy to announce that Sierra 4.1 is in general release, offering a number of new features.…

What Sessions Do You Want to See at IUG 2019?

October 26, 2018

Get involved in IUG 2019! Our annual, independent Innovative user group conference has been successful for the past…

MyLibrary! Patron Mobile App Now Available for Polaris Libraries

August 29, 2018

Innovative has launched MyLibrary! Release 3.1, which now includes full app functionality for Polaris library partners. The mobile…

Setting Your Library Up for Success: A Sierra Migration Tip Series –…

August 20, 2018

This is the third in a series of tips that can help you successfully prepare your library mentally…

Libraries as Project Organizations

August 9, 2018

Librarians have been undertaking projects since there have been libraries – and possibly even before. Library Technologist Robin…

Setting Your Library Up for Success: A Sierra Migration Tip Series –…

July 25, 2018

This is the second in a series of tips that can help you successfully prepare your library mentally…

The PCC and Me

June 18, 2018

As someone who began cataloging in her infancy, well, early 20s, performing copy cataloging of musical sound recordings…

Setting Your Library Up for Success: A Sierra Migration Tip Series

June 15, 2018

Whether your library expects to migrate to Sierra in the near term or remain on Millennium a bit…

Library Culture is People Culture

June 14, 2018

If you're compelled to truly live the mission of libraries - providing resources, community engagement, provoking curiosity, and…

Announcing Resource Sharing 3.1, Now In General Release

June 12, 2018

Innovative is pleased to announce that Resource Sharing 3.1 is now in general release, offering libraries powerful new…

Sierra 4.0 Now Available with System Limit Expansion and Automatic Renewal

May 10, 2018

Innovative is happy to announce that Sierra 4.0 is now in general release, offering libraries powerful new features.…

Wes Osborn Named 2018 IUG Beacon Award Winner

April 24, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. — Innovative Interfaces is pleased to congratulate Wes Osborn, executive director of Information Technology for the…

Innovative Users Group Commences 26th Annual Conference

April 24, 2018

ORLANDO, Fla. —Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today kicked off…

Polaris 6.0 Paves Way For Web App Credit Card Payments, New Filters…

April 19, 2018

Innovative is happy to announce Polaris Release 6.0 is now in general release, offering libraries powerful new features,…

IUG Annual 2018: Orlando, here we come!

April 19, 2018

From time-saving tips and tools, to quick-hit solutions, to success stories that provoke great a-ha moments, IUG 2018…

Library Heroes: Cincinnati Library Helps Put Spotlight on the Role of Libraries…

April 13, 2018

Homelessness. It’s an important and pervasive issue impacting libraries across the nation. The Public Library of Cincinnati and…

Library Heroes: Alachua County Library Creates Mobile Makerspaces to Serve Diverse Communities

April 12, 2018

Alachua County Library in Florida has a whole team of heroes who are finding ways to bring modern…

Library Heroes: Napa County Library Becomes Community Hub During Wildfire Crisis

April 10, 2018

Imagine waking up to find your community enveloped in thick smoke, being urged to evacuate as quickly as…

Innovative Gains Momentum in Academic Market With Four New Library Partners

April 9, 2018

Emeryville, Calif.— Innovative Interfaces, a leading global provider of library automation software, today announced four academic institutions have…

From Unsure to Confident: The Value of the IUG

April 4, 2018

Overwhelmed and unsure. That described me at my first Innovative Users Group conference in 2010. System administrator at…

Idea Lab Expands with Always Open Space

March 29, 2018

Less than a year after the initial launch of Idea Lab, Innovative is pleased to expand our customer-driven…

Keyword Search Now Available in MyLibrary! Release 3.0

March 6, 2018

MyLibrary! now offers keyword searching right from the app. In addition to scanning a book by ISBN, patrons…

Winning Polaris Ideas Put Patron Service and Staff Efficiency First

March 2, 2018

Results of the Polaris Web Application challenge, our latest product-specific challenge in Idea Lab, demonstrate the commitment of…

Innovative Knowledge Base Release 1.4 Offers Real-Time Sync with EBSCO

February 9, 2018

New Ways to Manage License Agreements and Content Providers Help Libraries Centralize Information Our most recent release unveils…

Find Answers in the Supportal

February 5, 2018

Wherever you are, whatever kind of library you run, our librarians and technical analysts will be there for…

New Sierra Offline Circulation Client Now Available with Sierra Release 3.4

February 2, 2018

Innovative recently launched Sierra Release 3.4 with a new Sierra Offline Circulation client and additional enhancements to give…

MyLibrary! Release 2.1 Integrates WebPAC and Encore Labels on Sign In Screen

February 1, 2018

MyLibrary! users may have noticed a few changes with MyLibrary! 2.1, the most recent release of the patron…

The Accidental Cataloger’s Dilemma

January 30, 2018

Your last cataloger retired. Now you're learning cataloging on the job and taking it over because, frankly, no…

Innovative Mobile Worklists Wins Platinum Third Year in a Row in 2018…

January 29, 2018

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Innovative is proud to announce three products received distinctions from LibraryWorks’ annual Modern Library Awards…

Encore Release 4.7 Now Available with Auto-Suggest and More Harvesting Options

January 23, 2018

Innovative recently launched Encore Release 4.7 with autosuggest for patrons and additional options for libraries with harvested collections.…

New Filter for Weeding Reports Released in Decision Center 1.2 SP3

January 8, 2018

The latest release includes the Created Date field as an initial filter on the Low Circulation Weeding and…

Our Most Read Stories in 2017: Makerspace Movements, Bookbikes, and APIs

December 28, 2017

As 2017 comes to a close, we stopped to take a look at the most read stories on…

Innovative Users Drive Product Innovation in Idea Lab Challenge

November 20, 2017

After the successful launch of Idea Lab, we’re excited to share the results of our first innovation challenge…

Innovative Solution Offers Significant Benefits for Idaho State University

November 15, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is happy to announce…

Hot Topic: Mindful Management Basics Webinar-Session 1: December 5, 7am-10am PST

November 15, 2017

Join Mindful Leadership practitioner and consultant, Kym Cadle, and Innovative Business of Library Consultants for a targeted, tactical…

I Never Liked The Bumper Sticker: Question Authority

November 10, 2017

I much prefer: Authorize Questions. From subjects, to names, to places and uniform titles, as an authority control…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in October

November 8, 2017

From Texas to Ohio, we’re excited to share that two library partners launched on an Innovative solution during…

Follow the Leader: Innovative and the Future of Libraries – Innovative Webinar

November 6, 2017

Join us November 16 for a thought-provoking webinar: Other library technology companies continue to talk about "next gen"…

Emporia State University Returns to an Innovative Solution

November 2, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Vital Release 8.0 SP1 Now Available with Advanced Customization Options

November 2, 2017

Innovative is happy to announce that Vital Release 8.0 SP1 is now available for library partners. This service…

Kudos to 2017 ULC Top Innovators

October 27, 2017

It’s amazing what can happen when you harness the power of innovation to connect people with vital resources…

Charleston Preview: Collections Still Ripe for Innovation

October 26, 2017

As we consider the theme of “What’s Past is Prologue” for the annual Charleston Conference, it is clear…

Innovative Expands Open Integrated Library System with New RESTful APIs in Sierra…

October 25, 2017

Innovative has launched the newest release of the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) with two new RESTful APIs…

Encore Release 4.6 SP3 Now Available with Improved Facets

October 24, 2017

Innovative recently launched updated discovery features in Encore Release 4.6 SP3. The release includes streamlined facet performance, automatic…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in September

October 15, 2017

From Vietnam to California, we’re excited to share that four library partners launched on an Innovative solution during…

Innovative Webinar: Simplify ILS Systems & Security Management with Innovative’s Cloud Hosting…

October 13, 2017

Attend this one-hour webinar on October 26 to learn more about our Cloud Services and IT Security. We'll highlight…

Innovative Appoints New Senior Vice President of Product Strategy

October 13, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif. – Innovative Interfaces today announced the appointment of Kathryn Harnish as Senior Vice President of Product…

Innovative Adds System-wide Unicode Support in Polaris Release 5.6

October 12, 2017

Innovative has launched Polaris Release 5.6 with system-wide support for Unicode characters, integration of items from Vital in…

Waco-McLennan County Library Looks Forward to New Patron Opportunities, Using Innovative Solution…

October 6, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Save Time Swiping Item to Item in Mobile Worklists 2.6

October 6, 2017

Recent changes in the Mobile Worklists app offer significant time-savings and efficiency improvements for library staff. Users can…

Innovative Enhances Productivity through Efficient Workflows with Mobile Worklists Release 2.6

October 3, 2017

This release includes the ability to quickly swipe between Item Detail screens and view copy number information on…

Utah State Library Chooses Innovative System to Power Bookmobiles and Libraries in…

September 26, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is happy to announce…

Resource Sharing 3.0 SP1 Now Available with Expanded Patron Authentication Options

September 22, 2017

This release includes expanded patron authentication options, access to configuration for tables library staff and administrators, and more…

Innovative Improves Workflow Integrations for Library Staff and Patrons in Sierra Release…

September 15, 2017

Simplify operations with three new API endpoints and integration for PCI-compliant credit card payments at Express Lane self-service…

DeKalb County Public Library Chooses Robust Innovative Solution To Support 22 Branches

September 14, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in August

September 14, 2017

From California to Taiwan, we’re pleased to announce that 29 library partners launched on an Innovative solution during…

Conversations That Count: Bracing for Success

September 7, 2017

Lessons learned in the show ring, with a judge critiquing your every move, apply to both work and…

Conversations That Count: Connecting The Dots

August 24, 2017

The buzzer has sounded in libraryland and we’re heading into the locker room after the first half, tied.…

Innovative Introduces New Consortia Management Capabilities and Multi-Provider Coverage Support in Knowledge…

August 24, 2017

As requested by Innovative library partners, this release provides the ability for consortia central offices and member libraries…

Innovative Webinar: Q3 Product Roadmap Update

August 21, 2017

Join us for our next webinar: Leif Pedersen, EVP, Product, will be joined by special guests Chris Fields,…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in July

August 16, 2017

From California to Ontario, Canada, we’re pleased to announce that 15 library partners launched on an Innovative solution…

Load Profile Training & Refresher Workshops

August 15, 2017

Give new library staff a solid understanding of Millennium and Sierra load profiles or bring more experienced staff…

Sierra Create Lists Workshop

August 15, 2017

Join this online workshop on November 9 to learn how to maximize the use of the Create Lists…

Conversations That Count: Facing Our Fears

August 2, 2017

Those who know me, know I am a “cowgirl up” and “get ‘er done” kind of girl. Horse…

Encore Release 4.6 SP2 Now Available with Updated Endnote Integration

July 26, 2017

Innovative recently launched updated discovery features in Encore Release 4.6 SP2. The release includes new sorting and harvesting…

San Diego State University Provides Expansive Access to Consortial Resources, Powered by…

July 25, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

Decision Center Release 1.2 SP2 Now Available with Expanded Encore Locations

July 25, 2017

Decision Center Release 1.2 SP2 is now available to Innovative library partners with improved Encore location results and…

TeenHQ: A Place All Their Own

July 24, 2017

Youthful achievements are evident all over the mezzanine level of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library in…

Innovative Webinar: The Power of Polaris

July 19, 2017

You're Invited! The Power of Polaris for Library Patrons Join us for our next live webcast: Mark Eskandar hosts…

Innovative Delivers Market-Leading Digital Asset Management with Responsive Web Experience in Vital…

July 19, 2017

Innovative Interfaces has launched Vital Release 8.0 with a new fully responsive user interface that provides instant access…

Innovative Knowledge Base Provides Responsive Design, Search Suggestions, and Improved Workflows

July 19, 2017

The Innovative Knowledge Base updates frequently and automatically for library systems. Have you seen these new features?

Proctor Library at Flagler College Implements Innovative Solution, Joining a Host of…

July 13, 2017

Innovative Interfaces is pleased to announce that Proctor Library at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, has moved…

Conversations That Count: Amidst not Betwixt

July 13, 2017

Arriving home from ALA Annual this year, I am struck ... library is actively amidst transformation of its…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in June

July 11, 2017

From California to Vietnam, we’re pleased to announce that 20 library partners launched on an Innovative solution during…

A Modern Patron Experience: Polaris Release 5.5 Delivers Responsive PowerPAC

July 10, 2017

Your patrons are a diverse group of people. And we know they access your catalog through a diverse…

Innovative Responsive PowerPAC Gives Patrons Modern, Flexible Mobile Access in Polaris Release…

July 6, 2017

Innovative works closely with library partners for customer-driven enhancements EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Innovative Interfaces has launched the Polaris…

West Baton Rouge Parish Library Opens New Patron Possibilities With Implementation of…

June 29, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Idea Lab Sheds Light on Game-Changing Analytics for Libraries

June 29, 2017

This year marks a major milestone in partnership between Innovative and the IUG as we joined forces to…

Innovative Strengthens Sierra with New Holdshelf Architecture and Increased Open Integration Options…

June 28, 2017

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Innovative Interfaces has strengthened the Sierra integrated library system with a re-designed holdshelf architecture and…

Over 150 Library Partners Leverage the Innovative Open Library Stack for Cloud-based,…

June 23, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Conversations That Count: Quit Listening, Start Leading

June 21, 2017

Can we talk for a minute? I mean really talk? Like we would, if we were sitting face…

Nationwide Public Library System in Ireland with Over 300 Locations Now Live…

June 15, 2017

Dublin, Ireland —Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in May

June 14, 2017

We’re pleased to announce that the following library partners launched on an Innovative solution during May

Mobile Worklists 2.5 Automatically Saves Your Place in a List

June 9, 2017

Now, when you have to exit a list in the middle of your work, you’ll be automatically returned…

Cooperative Computer Services Latest Library Consortium in the Greater Chicago Area to…

June 8, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Conversations That Count: Money & Friends Change Everything

June 7, 2017

Don’t believe me? Look at what simply acknowledging this reality and responding responsibly did for the radio industry.

Case Study: Illinois Heartland Library System Runs Largest North American Consortium on…

June 5, 2017

In 2011, libraries in the state of Illinois were at a crossroads. Four regional library systems, representing four…

Innovative Webinar: Customer Operations Q2 Update

June 5, 2017

Innovative Webinar: Customer Operations Q2 Update At Innovative, we understand that providing quality support to you, your staff, and…

Orion Township Public Library Rides Into Events With New Bookbike

June 2, 2017

With a riding trail behind them, an extensive volunteer base beside them, and a calendar full of community…

Poplar Creek Public Library District Selects Innovative To Enhance Patron Experience

June 1, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Opens Access to Library Resources…

May 24, 2017

Innovative solution provides expansive reach and unique user experience Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation…

Innovative Strengthens Customer Service with Executive Leadership Appointments

May 18, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, announced today the launch…

Wingate University Selects Innovative to Enhance User-Focused Experience

May 16, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

The Power of APIs

May 5, 2017

You took that important next step and invested in a new Innovative integrated library system. Now how do…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in April

May 5, 2017

We’re pleased to announce that the following library partners launched on an Innovative solution during April: Polaris Chicago…

ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition: Chicago, June 22-27

May 4, 2017

Visit us at Booth #4417 at the 2017 American Library Association (ALA) Annual Conference & Exhibition in Chicago,…

Innovative Provides Top Choice Solution for John B. Coleman Library at Prairie…

May 4, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Congrats to John Cotton Dana Library Public Relations Award Winners

May 2, 2017

Just like the man for whom this award is named, these libraries have made excellent strides toward bringing…

New Star Item Feature in Mobile Worklists Release 2.4 Enables Flexible Library…

April 27, 2017

Mobile Worklists is a native mobile app running on iOS that makes day-to-day material handling tasks more efficient…

Innovative Expands Library Staff Workflow Options with Mobile Worklists Release 2.4

April 26, 2017

New star feature provides flexibility in daily library operations Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation…

Case Study: University of Essex Turns to Open, Cloud-based Sierra to Streamline…

April 20, 2017

The University of Essex has been an Innovative library partner since 1995, to help fulfill their founding vision…

Case Study: Encore Duet Delivers Robust Article Delivery and Real-time Integration

April 20, 2017

The University of Warwick is globally recognised for the quality and impact of their research and commitment to…

The Public Libraries of Erie County Consortium Selects Innovative to Expand Member…

April 13, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Innovative Libraries Go Live in March

April 10, 2017

We're pleased to announce that seven library partners launched on an Innovative system during March and eight library…

United Kingdom Serials Group 40th Annual Conference and Exhibition

April 6, 2017

Visit Innovative stand # 72 & 73 at this major trade exhibition held in Harrogate Convention Centre, April…

McMaster University Library System Selects Innovative for Next-Generation Solution

April 4, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Innovative Users Group Commences 25th Annual Conference

April 3, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today announces the kickoff…

Eastern Shore Regional Library Selects Polaris for New Maryland Consortium, Making Innovative…

March 30, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

How the Sierra APIs Gave Us Seven Days Back

March 29, 2017

One of the strategic goals at The Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut is to constantly add new patrons…

Innovative Achieves ISO 27001 Information Security Management Systems Certification

March 29, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Makerspace Movement Takes Hold at University of La Verne

March 27, 2017

It all started in the physics lab on a university campus. A 3D printer that had outlived its…

Innovative Improves Electronic Resource Management for Libraries with Expanded Consortium and Search…

March 24, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Innovative Knowledge…

Why Enterprise Class Software Development Matters in a Changing Library World

March 20, 2017

In 2016, Innovative articulated a strategy to become an enterprise class library solutions company. To maintain momentum from…

Innovative Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider

February 28, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today announced the selection…

Chicago Public Library Selects Polaris, Joining the Growing List of Influential Urban…

February 23, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

New Programs for the Future of Public Libraries

February 13, 2017

Out of all the audiences public libraries serve, which ones have been most impacted by technology changes? Which…

Introduction to Sierra SQL Workshop

February 12, 2017

Held on March 14, this beginners workshop will give you the tools you need to start working with…

IUG 2017 Annual Conference

February 12, 2017

Starting April 3, Innovative users from around the globe will gather in National Harbor, MD to learn best…

Innovative Expands Search Functionality for Highly Specific Results with Encore Release 4.6

February 10, 2017

Facets now include multiple-selection values for each criteria, and Encore Duet features publication finder integration Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces,…

Case Study: Malmo City Library (Sweden) – Giving Children a Voice

January 31, 2017

Children’s early encounters with the library are critical first steps to lifelong learning and often influential in keeping…

Case Study: Marmot – Utilizing Sierra APIs to Speed and Streamline Discovery

January 31, 2017

Marmot Library Network, with 24 member libraries, hosts Innovative’s Sierra Library Services Platform (LSP) for its members, maintains…

Case Study: Tulsa City-County Library – Smart Selection

January 31, 2017

Smart Selection The many adventures of Wild West Sheriff Walt Longmire, as created by author Craig Allen Johnson,…

Case Study: London Public Library – Where Events Are A Smash Hit

January 31, 2017

Where Events Are A Smash Hit Today’s libraries are about more than just trusted information; they are dynamic…

Case Study: Brooklyn Public Library – Outreach Success from “Hello” to “Hello,…

January 31, 2017

The success of a library can be measured via traditional output tracking such as circulation statistics, program attendance,…

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January 26, 2017

Site Manager To apply, please visit: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=iii.com&jobId=168114&lang=en_US&source=CC3 The Site Manager is responsible for overseeing all operations at a…

TALKINGTECH and Innovative Partner to Deliver Modern Communications Solutions for Library Patrons

January 25, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of integrated library systems (ILS) that empowers libraries globally, has partnered with TALKINGTECH to…

Innovative Delivers New APIs and Operational Efficiencies in Sierra Release 3.0

January 20, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Sierra Release…

Case Study: Chemical Heritage Foundation – Bringing a Special Collection Alive on…

January 20, 2017

The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) in Philadelphia dedicates its energies to educating the public about the history of…

Video: The Sierra Story

January 19, 2017

Case Study: Building Relationships-Kansas City Public Library’s Award-winning Civil War Website

January 19, 2017

On the 150th anniversary year of the Civil War, the Missouri State Library approached the Kansas City Public…

Video: My Library! Tour

January 19, 2017

Connect users to all their library resources anywhere, at any time. My Library! gives them a complete and…

Innovative Increases Staff Productivity with Automated Report Scheduling in Decision Center Release…

January 19, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Decision Center…

Innovative Wins Platinum, Gold, and Silver in 2017 Modern Library Awards

January 13, 2017

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

Case Study: Migrating from Millennium to Sierra at the Australian National University…

January 11, 2017

The Australian National University Library (ANU) serves one of Australia’s leading research universities and is a member of…

Case Study: UC Hastings Law Library Speeds and Simplifies Collection Overhauls

January 6, 2017

Librarians at the Law Library at the University of California Hastings College of the Law (UC Hastings Law…

Case Study: MOBIUS Provides Equal Access Throughout Missouri

January 6, 2017

MOBIUS, a Missouri-based library consortium that includes 75 academic, public, and special libraries, is dedicated to providing equal…

Case Study: Davenport Public Library Exceeds Expectations with Polaris Leap

January 6, 2017

Davenport Public Library (DPL) in Iowa serves a population of over 100,000 and its librarians make every effort…

Case Study: Central Connecticut University Focuses on Service

January 6, 2017

Elihu Burritt Library at Central Connecticut State University has a 680,000-volume collection and serves over 12,000 students. In…

Innovative Offers Libraries New Ways to Engage Patrons with MyLibrary! Release 2.0

January 4, 2017

Android availability increases patron usability for the native mobile app globally Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of…

Innovative Enhances Patron Discovery Experience and Staff Workflow Efficiencies with Polaris Release…

December 19, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Polaris Release…

Innovative Delivers Native Android Version of MyLibrary!

December 5, 2016

Collaboration with library partners leads to successful development and testing of patron mobile app Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a…

Innovative Empowers Library Staff with More Efficient Digital Asset Management Tools in…

November 30, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of integrated library systems (ILS) that empowers libraries globally, has launched Vital Release 7.1 to…

Innovative Introduces New APIs and Broad Functionality Enhancements in Sierra Release 2.4

October 12, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of integrated library systems (ILS) that empowers libraries globally, has launched Sierra…

Innovative Increases Staff Productivity with the Launch of Mobile Worklists Release 2.2

October 4, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has launched Mobile Worklists…

Innovative Adopts International Image Interoperability Framework for Enhanced Delivery of Digital Images…

September 29, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has announced the adoption…

Innovative Demonstrates Success in the United Kingdom as Academic Libraries Continue to…

September 15, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Innovative Launches Knowledge Base Release 1.0 for Electronic Content Lifecycle Management

September 8, 2016

Open global knowledge base enhances collection management, offers greater insight into academic content subscriptions Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a…

Innovative Improves Staff Efficiencies with Sierra Release 2.3

August 29, 2016

Complete staff capabilities in Sierra web application and expanded APIs improve library workflows Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading…

Innovative Digital Asset Management Solution Gains Momentum with Two More Vital Selections

August 25, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, builds international momentum with…

Innovative Digital Asset Management Solution Gains Momentum with Two More Vital Selections

August 25, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, builds international momentum with…

University of London Senate House Libraries Select the Sierra & Encore Duet…

August 15, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is pleased to announce…

Four Millennium Academic Libraries in Ohio Select Sierra

August 12, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has brought four more…

Innovative Expands International Footprint with New Competency Center in Australia

August 10, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

Talis and Innovative Partner to Deliver Best-in-Class Solutions for Academic Libraries

August 8, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, has partnered with Talis…

Two Millennium Libraries Upgrade to the Innovative Sierra Solution

August 3, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, continues to see Millennium…

SPLASH Consortium Joins LINK+ Resource Sharing Network to Strengthen Community Access to…

July 26, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, the leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is proud to announce…

Four Innovative Library Partners Go Live on Sierra

July 21, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, the leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is delighted to announce…

Launch of INN-Reach Release 3.0 Sets the Stage for Seamless Integration Among…

July 20, 2016

Polaris resource sharing integration complete, APIs forthcoming for non-Innovative library partners Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of…

Innovative Facilitates More Effective Material Handling with Mobile Worklists Release 2.1

June 29, 2016

Mobile application features new item record details and list sort criteria Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of…

University West in Sweden Selects Sierra to Enhance Student Discovery Experience

June 21, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today announced a new…

Innovative Automates Library Acquisitions Workflow with GOBI Integration from YBP Library Services

June 13, 2016

Powerful RESTful APIs result in significant savings in time and resources, with GOBI orders automatically created in Sierra…

Launch of Sierra at Umm Al-Qura University Demonstrates Continued Success in Saudi…

June 9, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, demonstrates continued success in…

MyLibrary! Release 1.2 Empowers Patrons with Better Mobile Access

June 7, 2016

Enhanced mobile offering delivers increased convenience for library end-users and analytics for library staff Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a…

Innovative Introduces Major New Features in Sierra Release 2.2

May 12, 2016

Sierra delivers full suite of circulation capabilities in a web browser and next-generation list functionality Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces,…

Vital Release 6.4 Streamlines Implementation of Digital Asset Management and Institutional Repositories

May 9, 2016

New features offer seamless online search experience for library staff, faculty, and end-users Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading…

The University of Warwick Selects the Sierra Library Services Platform

May 4, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, is delighted to announce…

New Developments in Polaris Release 5.1 Present Greater Opportunities for Discovery

April 7, 2016

Resource sharing, search suggestions, reporting filters, and Leap circulation requests lead major version enhancements Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a…

Innovative Solutions Transform Library Business Processes

March 30, 2016

Mobile solutions redefine how libraries cultivate and inspire communities Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation…

The Innovative Knowledge Base Release 1.0 Extends Range and Quality of Library…

March 17, 2016

Robust knowledge base with real-time updates supports integrated resource management across content lifecycle Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading…

Innovative Advocates for Library Visibility on Semantic Web with Launch of Innovative…

March 16, 2016

Library collections and locations to appear in search engine results Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library…

Innovative Users Group Commences 24th Annual Conference with Notable Boost in Attendance

March 16, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today announces the kickoff of…

Millennium Release 2014 SP2 Updates Now Live

March 15, 2016

Release updates span all major modules and international needs Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation…

Innovative Announces Beta Testing for Polaris to INN-Reach Now in Progress

March 15, 2016

APIs offer a seamless, unified experience for resource sharing among Innovative library partners Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading…

Millennium Release 2014 SP2 Updates Now Live

March 15, 2016

Release updates span all major modules and international needs Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation…

Innovative Cloud Platform Transforms Library Workflows and Patron Experiences

March 14, 2016

Cloud-based solutions built on the Innovative Open Library Stack satisfy the library’s growing need for sustainable, collaborative, and…

Innovative Enhances the Library User Experience with MyLibrary! Release 1.1

March 10, 2016

Leading-edge mobile application designed for library users on-the-go Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software…

Innovative Streamlines Material Handling with Mobile Worklists Release 2.0

March 3, 2016

New features enhance list-making and sharing capabilities Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that…

Innovative Unveils Encore Release 4.5 with a Continued Focus on Open Discovery

February 23, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, unveils Encore Release 4.5…

Innovative Delivers Powerful New Features in Sierra Release 2.1

February 11, 2016

More than 2,000 library locations across more than 16 countries are live on latest release of the Sierra…

James Tallman Named Chief Executive Officer

January 29, 2016

Emeryville, CA—Innovative announced today that Mr. James Tallman will join the executive ranks of Innovative Interfaces as Chief…

SkyRiver Database Now Exceeds 60 Million Records

January 5, 2016

Emeryville, CA—SkyRiver, Innovative’s cataloging utility product, is growing faster than ever and now tops 60 million full, unique…