Blog Archive - Innovative Interfaces Inc.

The “All Systems Go!” New Idea Lab Challenge

October 18, 2021

Calling all system administrators! This quarter’s Idea Lab challenge is looking for suggestions on how to make staff…

Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab Winners – The Meta-Challenge 2021

October 8, 2021

Pairwise voting has concluded for the Idea Lab Meta-Challenge, and we have our winners! The Meta-Challenge was designed…

The Battle for Attention: Strategies to Engage Communities

October 5, 2021

Recently, Innovative partnered with industry leader and technology expert, Ken Chad on the topic of community engagement.

Serving Our Communities Through Inclusive Design

October 5, 2021

Input from our development partners and Design Thinking are at the core of every decision VP of Product…

The “Meta-Challenge” New Idea Lab Challenge

August 4, 2021

The Innovative Product Team invites you to participate in our Third Quarter 2021 Idea Lab challenge: The Meta-Challenge!

Vega Discover and Syndetics Unbound: A Unique, Guided Experience for Library Explorers

July 28, 2021

Get an inside look at how Discover uses Syndetics Unbound enrichment content to enhance the discovery experience

How Vega Discover Uses BIBFRAME to Help Your Patrons

July 27, 2021

By using BIBFRAME as a basis for organizing information, Vega Discover takes advantage of the intelligence behind library cataloging to expose…

Mobile Worklists 4.1 Introduces Item Match Alerts, Multiple Workflow Improvements

July 1, 2021

Innovative is proud to announce that Mobile Worklists 4.1 is in general release for Android and iOS.

Polaris 7.0 Improves Cataloging, Acquisitions Features for Leap

June 23, 2021

Innovative is happy to announce that Polaris 7.0 is in general release, offering many enhancements to Polaris libraries.

Announcing the Winners of the Sierra “It Bugs Me” Idea Lab Challenge!

June 16, 2021

The Innovative Product team announces the winners of the Polaris "It Bugs Me" Idea Lab challenge!

Polaris “It Bugs Me” Idea Lab Challenge Winners!

June 16, 2021

The Innovative Product team announces the winners of the Polaris "It Bugs Me" Idea Lab challenge!

Bring the Digital Library Experience to Life with Vega

May 19, 2021

Explore this eBook for a closer look at Innovative's approach to the Library Experience (LX).

How Libraries Can Plan for the Unexpected

May 11, 2021

The past year has been a learning experience in the unexpected for everyone. Your library can start preparing…

Cultivating Library Advocates in Your Community

April 29, 2021

EveryLibrary Political Director Patrick “PC” Sweeney has suggestions for libraries to further engage their communities to mobilize members…

Sierra 5.3 Brings Improvements to Holds, Expanded Limits

April 22, 2021

Innovative is happy to announce that Sierra 5.3 is in general release, offering many enhancements to libraries using…

“It Bugs Me” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab challenge

April 19, 2021

The Innovative Product Team invites you to participate in our Second Quarter 2021 Idea Lab challenge: It Bugs Me!

Kathy Setter Named 2021 IUG Beacon Award Winner

March 24, 2021

Innovative Interfaces is pleased to congratulate Kathy Setter, MORE Project Manager for the IFLS Library System, as the…

Winning Polaris Submissions in the “Show Me the Money!” Challenge

March 22, 2021

Pairwise voting has concluded for the “Show Me the Money!” challenge, and we have our winners!

Announcing Sierra Winners in the “Show Me the Money!” Challenge

March 22, 2021

Pairwise voting has concluded for the “Show Me the Money!” challenge, and we have our winners!

Get Ready for IUG 2021!

March 12, 2021

The Innovative User’s Group is hosting their first-ever virtual IUG meeting from March 22-25. In addition to being…

Vega Libraries to Share Their Experience at IUG 2021

March 5, 2021

Over the past few months, Innovative has announced 13 Vega Development Partners and three of them will be sharing more about…

The Mission-Collection Connection

March 1, 2021

Guest blogger Mary Kelly reminds us about the importance of aligning your collection with your library mission.

IUG 2021 Connects Users Online

February 15, 2021

IUG 2021 will meet virtually to continue the annual conference tradition of library presentations, Innovative updates, user forums,…

DIY Professional Development

January 25, 2021

Guest blogger Mary Kelly shares her approach for developing her own skill set as a librarian.

“Show Me the Money” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab challenge

January 20, 2021

The Innovative Product Team invites you to participate in our First Quarter 2021 Idea Lab challenge: Show Me the…

Polaris Release 6.7 Adds Additional Bulk Capabilities

December 23, 2020

Polaris 6.7 release features ability to copy bibliographic records from external databases, and make bulk bibliographic record changes…

How is Your Collection Behaving?

December 23, 2020

Guest Blogger Mary Kelly shares thoughts on how a pandemic is influencing collection choices.

Most-Read Resources in 2020

December 18, 2020

As the notable year of 2020 comes to a close, we are taking a look at Innovative’s most-read…

Winners Announced for Polaris Comeback Challenge

December 9, 2020

Pairwise voting has concluded for The Comeback Challenge, and we have our winners!

Announcing Sierra Comeback Challenge Winners

December 9, 2020

This challenge brought back 20 ideas that were previously submitted and gave them another chance to be selected!

Welcome Guest Blogger Mary Kelly!

November 19, 2020

Innovative is pleased to introduce our new guest blogger, Mary Kelly, a public librarian who hails from Michigan

I Will be Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic

November 19, 2020

A guest post by librarian and blogger Mary Kelly

Mobile Worklists 3.2 Can Help Your Library with Inventory

November 17, 2020

Mobile Worklists helps library staff to go paperless while doing work in the stacks, and with the release…

Update on the Innovative Acquisition

November 2, 2020

ProQuest today announced that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has closed its review of Ex Libris’ acquisition of…

“The Comeback Challenge” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab Challenge

October 22, 2020

The Innovative Product Team invites you to participate in our October/November 2020 Idea Lab challenge: The Comeback Challenge!

Sierra 5.2 Create List improvements, Improved Security

September 30, 2020

Innovative is happy to announce that Sierra 5.2 is in general release, offering numerous enhancements to Sierra libraries.

New Online Resource and Training Center for Innovative Customers

September 17, 2020

We interviewed Schlomit Schwarzer, Manager of the Education Department at Innovative, to learn more about the centralized collection…

Congrats to Sierra Idea Lab Winners for “I Want To Do It…

September 14, 2020

Pairwise has concluded for the “I want to do it myself!” challenge, and we have our Sierra winners!

Congrats to Polaris Idea Lab Winners for “I Want To Do It…

September 14, 2020

Designed to focus specifically on ways the system can improve patron self-service, this Polaris challenge garnered 16 ideas…

New Approach to Equity: Eliminating Late Fees

July 23, 2020

Is a fine-free model something your library has considered? Explore this white paper for a closer look at…

“I Want To Do It Myself!” New Sierra & Polaris Idea Lab…

July 13, 2020

Library patrons like to do things for themselves, from self-registration and self-checkout to holds management and My Account.…

Visit the Virtual Innovative Booth at MOBIUS Annual Conference

June 2, 2020

Innovative is proud to be a sponsor of the 2020 MOBIUS Annual Conference and participant in the virtual trade show.

Congrats to Polaris Crisis Management Challenge Winners

May 26, 2020

Pairwise has concluded for the Polaris Crisis Management challenge and we have our winners!

Winners Announced in Sierra Crisis Management Challenge

May 26, 2020

Hello Innovative Users! Pairwise has concluded for the Sierra Crisis Management challenge and we have winners! Designed to…

Tips for Reopening the Library

May 4, 2020

This is a guest post from Alison Pruntel, Manager, Technology & Materials at Fauquier County Public Library.

New Resources for You: Roadmaps, Webinars, Online Training

April 23, 2020

Our team has developed some great new resources and we’re excited to share them with you.

Introducing a New Product Roadmap Format

April 17, 2020

We are excited to announce our new online product roadmaps mentioned in our recent webinars.

Poll results are in! Quick Hits Webinar: Working from home for the…

April 7, 2020

We polled over 500 attendees to find out some of their biggest work-at-home challenges.

Reminder: Be Aware of Increased Phishing Activity

April 1, 2020

As you continue to process invoices and payments, we want to make sure you have confidence in where…

April Idea Lab Challenges for Sierra & Polaris: Crisis Management

March 31, 2020

Suggest product improvements you’d like to see made to better handle possible library closures in the future.

Guest Post: Working from Home – Tips and Advice from Friends and…

March 23, 2020

This is a guest post from Victor Zuniga, Chair of the Innovative User Group and System Administrator at…

Innovative Webinar Series: Resources to Close Physical Locations

March 20, 2020

The Innovative Customer Support team will host three webinars to walk through key actions for closing physical locations…

Update on the Innovative Acquisition

March 13, 2020

You may have heard that the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is conducting a review of the Innovative…

Innovative Business Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

March 6, 2020

UPDATED April 17, 2020 We continue to monitor the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and its global…

Reflecting on PLA 2020

March 4, 2020

This is a blog post by General Manager Yariv Kursh.

A Note from the New Innovative General Manager

February 25, 2020

This is the full text of an email sent to customers from Innovative General Manager Yariv Kursh.

Making Connections and Finding Community at IUG

February 4, 2020

This guest blog post comes to us from Beth Juhl, librarian at University of Arkansas Libraries, and Secretary/Treasurer…

Did Cataloging Choose You? Learn How To Level Up (At IUG)

January 27, 2020

The 2020 Innovative Users Group (IUG) annual conference features approximately 80 presentation ideas submitted by Innovative users, including…

The Innovative Users Group 2020 Conference

January 7, 2020

The IUG 2020 conference is a four-day event April 15-18 in Minneapolis, Minnesota where over 700 library professionals…

Death to Popups Idea Lab Challenge has a Winner!

December 11, 2019

Pairwise has concluded for the Death to Popups challenge, and we have a winner!

Winners announced for Lions, Tigers and Holds, Oh My!

December 11, 2019

We are pleased to announce the results for the Polaris challenge! — Lions, Tigers and Holds, Oh My!

Email from Innovative CEO: Innovative Signs Agreement to be Acquired by Ex…

December 5, 2019

This is the full text of an email sent to customers from Innovative CEO Shaheen Javadizadeh.

How Does BIBFRAME Work?

November 18, 2019

BIBFRAME has been a buzzword in the library industry since the Library of Congress launched it in 2011.…

Idea Lab Winner Announced: Create Lists Roadmap Challenge

October 28, 2019

Hello Innovative Users! We are pleased to announce the results of our recent Sierra challenge! — Level Up!…

What Programs Would You Love Most at IUG 2020?

October 23, 2019

Are you still using tips and tricks from one of this year’s IUG 2019 sessions? Reach out to…

What is BIBFRAME?

October 21, 2019

When MARC (Machine-Readable Cataloging) was developed in the 1960s, computers were bigger than refrigerators and the inventor of…

October Polaris Idea Lab Challenge: Lions, Tigers and Holds, Oh my!

October 2, 2019

A complex topic, holds are a ‘bear’ to comprehend and configure. Put forth all your ideas for improving…

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!

Save the Date: Sierra Idea Lab “Create Lists” Challenge

August 27, 2019

The September Idea Lab Timed Challenge will cover Create Lists! This highly focused challenge will allow our Sierra…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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 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…

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…

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 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?

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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: 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…

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The “All Systems Go!” New Idea Lab Challenge

Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab Winners – The Meta-Challenge 2021

The Battle for Attention: Strategies to Engage Communities

Serving Our Communities Through Inclusive Design

The “Meta-Challenge” New Idea Lab Challenge

Vega Discover and Syndetics Unbound: A Unique, Guided Experience for Library Explorers

How Vega Discover Uses BIBFRAME to Help Your Patrons

Mobile Worklists 4.1 Introduces Item Match Alerts, Multiple Workflow Improvements

Polaris 7.0 Improves Cataloging, Acquisitions Features for Leap

Announcing the Winners of the Sierra “It Bugs Me” Idea Lab Challenge!

Polaris “It Bugs Me” Idea Lab Challenge Winners!

Bring the Digital Library Experience to Life with Vega

How Libraries Can Plan for the Unexpected

Cultivating Library Advocates in Your Community

Sierra 5.3 Brings Improvements to Holds, Expanded Limits

“It Bugs Me” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab challenge

Kathy Setter Named 2021 IUG Beacon Award Winner

Winning Polaris Submissions in the “Show Me the Money!” Challenge

Announcing Sierra Winners in the “Show Me the Money!” Challenge

Get Ready for IUG 2021!

Vega Libraries to Share Their Experience at IUG 2021

The Mission-Collection Connection

IUG 2021 Connects Users Online

DIY Professional Development

“Show Me the Money” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab challenge

Polaris Release 6.7 Adds Additional Bulk Capabilities

How is Your Collection Behaving?

Most-Read Resources in 2020

Winners Announced for Polaris Comeback Challenge

Announcing Sierra Comeback Challenge Winners

Welcome Guest Blogger Mary Kelly!

I Will be Better Prepared for the Next Pandemic

Mobile Worklists 3.2 Can Help Your Library with Inventory

Update on the Innovative Acquisition

“The Comeback Challenge” New Sierra and Polaris Idea Lab Challenge

Sierra 5.2 Create List improvements, Improved Security

New Online Resource and Training Center for Innovative Customers

Congrats to Sierra Idea Lab Winners for “I Want To Do It…

Congrats to Polaris Idea Lab Winners for “I Want To Do It…

New Approach to Equity: Eliminating Late Fees

“I Want To Do It Myself!” New Sierra & Polaris Idea Lab…

Visit the Virtual Innovative Booth at MOBIUS Annual Conference

Congrats to Polaris Crisis Management Challenge Winners

Winners Announced in Sierra Crisis Management Challenge

Tips for Reopening the Library

New Resources for You: Roadmaps, Webinars, Online Training

Introducing a New Product Roadmap Format

Poll results are in! Quick Hits Webinar: Working from home for the…

Reminder: Be Aware of Increased Phishing Activity

April Idea Lab Challenges for Sierra & Polaris: Crisis Management

Guest Post: Working from Home – Tips and Advice from Friends and…

Innovative Webinar Series: Resources to Close Physical Locations

Update on the Innovative Acquisition

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