Innovative in the News

Sutherland Shire Council’s libraries are the first library system in Australia to select Vega Discover with Vega Connect, and join Innovative’s Vega Discover Early Access partner program.

Innovative announced that Torrance Public Library in Torrance, California selected Polaris, Vega Discover, and Innovative Mobile as the next solution for its library staff and patrons.

Clarivate plc (NYSE: CLVT), a global leader in providing trusted information and insights to accelerate the pace of innovation, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire ProQuest from Cambridge Information Group.

Three public libraries have launched the Innovative Mobile patron app: Danbury Public Library in Connecticut, Nevada County Community Library in California, and Washington-Centerville Public Library in Ohio.

Innovative announced today that Vega Discover, Innovative’s modern discovery tool, now offers library staff the ability to create curated showcases.

Innovative announced today that the Metro Library Network selected Polaris and Vega Discover as the next solution for their consortium.

Innovative announced today that the Fauquier Public Library in Virginia has now launched Vega Discover as their primary discovery tool.

Innovative announced today that Vega Discover, Innovative’s new discovery solution for public libraries, has completed full Hoopla account integration.

Innovative announced today the Vega Library Experience (LX) platform along with a series of product announcements at the Innovative Users Group (IUG) annual conference.

Innovative participates today in the opening of the 29th Innovative Users Group (IUG) conference, being held online for the first time.

Innovative announced today that four public library systems have joined the Development Partner program for Vega Discover, Innovative’s new discovery solution.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, announced today that Mobile Worklists 4.0 for Android is in general release. 

Innovative announces that Miami-Dade Public Library System has joined the Development Partner program for Vega, Innovative’s new community engagement and discovery solution.

Innovative celebrated a year of increased communications and improved connections with our library customers. During a very challenging year globally, Innovative sped up many initiatives and added new ones to make our customer experience better than ever.

Innovative has received platinum awards for three products – Innovative Resource Sharing (INN-Reach), Mobile Worklists, and MyLibrary! – and a gold award for Polaris Leap from LibraryWorks’ seventh annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs).

Innovative is pleased to celebrate libraries that joined the Polaris family in 2020.

Innovative announced today that Vega Discover is now in general release.

New York Public Library is partnering with Innovative on Vega, the most modern library platform available.

Innovative announced today that three public library partners in the Innovative Vega Development Partner program have launched Vega as their discovery tool.

Proprietary research from Innovative shows how people in the U.S. are using public libraries during the pandemic.

A leading mobile app is available now for public libraries using Sierra or Polaris.

Leaders recently joined to exchange ideas for the advancement and future of public libraries across the world.

Innovative announced today that the Colorado State Library is merging SWIFT into the Prospector INN-Reach system managed by the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries.

Innovative announced today that Suffolk Cooperative Library System in New York has joined six other public libraries in the Innovative Development Partner program for Vega.

Polaris release 6.6 adds circulation and serials functionality to Leap web application.

Innovative has announced its exclusive sponsorship of the Library Leadership Podcast.

Innovative successfully serves libraries with additional resources and support during global pandemic.

Innovative today announced that six public libraries joined the Development Partner program for Vega, a new patron engagement and discovery solution for public libraries.

Innovative will host two webinar sessions June 23 & 24 featuring team members from Marigold Library System in Alberta, Canada to discuss the power of the Polaris integrated library system (ILS) for the 180 members of The Regional Automation Consortium (TRAC).

Innovative Announces Continuation of Free Quick Hits Webinar Series Based on Successful Attendee Turnout. The ‘Quick Hits’ Webinar Series launched in March 2020 in response to changes in library operations.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, today announced that the Polaris integrated library system (ILS), is now available in Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia, and New Zealand.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Gemini Bilgi Teknolojileri based in Istanbul, Turkey.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce that Sioux City Public Library in Sioux City, Iowa is now live on the Innovative Polaris integrated library system (ILS).

EMERYVILLE, Calif – Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce that the Sorbonne Interuniversity Library, which serves multiple universities in Paris, has … Continued

EMERYVILLE, Calif – Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce a series of webinars to offer product best practices, training, and insights for libraries.

EMERYVILLE, Calif – Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce Lafourche Parish Public Library in Thibodaux, Louisiana is now live on the Polaris integrated library system.

Chicago, Illinois, and Emeryville, California—January 16, 2020. Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, has completed its acquisition of Innovative, a leading provider of integrated library systems for public, academic, and specialist libraries.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. January 9, 2020 – Innovative, a leading provider of library software, has earned platinum awards for four products

Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Innovative, a leading provider of integrated library systems for public, academic, and specialty libraries.

Innovative, a leading provider of library software, announces the successful launches of Inspire™ Discovery at Cairn University in Langhorne Manor, Pennsylvania, and Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Michigan.

EMERYVILLE, Calif – Innovative, a leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce Calcasieu Parish Public Library in Lake Charles, Louisiana selected Innovative for its next integrated library system.

Innovative is pleased to announce several libraries have recently selected Innovative solutions, including Lafourche Parish Public Library, Southwest Tennessee Community College, and Xavier University.

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EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Innovative, a leading provider of library software, is hosting a thought-leadership series focused on solving library challenges, and demonstrating its newly launched Inspire Discovery solution at the American Libraries Association Annual Conference, June 20-25 in Washington, D.C.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. MAY 6, 2019 – Innovative, a leading provider of library software, today announced its board of directors has appointed Shaheen Javadizadeh as chief executive officer, effective immediately. Jim Tallman is appointed to the role of executive chairman. Javadizadeh has been with Innovative for three years and previously served as the executive vice president of global sales and marketing.

EMERYVILLE, Calif — Innovative, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, today participates in the opening of the 27th Innovative Users Group (IUG) conference held in Phoenix, Arizona.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. April 10, 2019 –Survey of university professors validates need for Inspire’s modern search platform which transforms valuable library data into contextually relevant information presented in a visual, intuitive interface.

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative, a leading provider of library automation software that serves libraries globally, is pleased to announce the company Landskerfi bókasafna hf., Consortium of Icelandic Libraries (CIL), selected the Innovative next-generation integrated library system (ILS) solution to support up to 300 library members in the Icelandic nationwide consortium.

EMERYVILLE, Calif. — Innovative, a leading provider of library software and solutions, is proud to announce that four products – Mobile Worklists, MyLibrary!, Polaris Web Application, and Resource Sharing – received platinum distinction, the highest honor, from LibraryWorks’ fifth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs).

EMERYVILLE, Calif.— Innovative, a leading global provider of library automation software, today announced New Orleans Public Library has selected the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) as a hosted solution.

EMERYVILLE, Calif.— Innovative, a leading global provider of library software, today announced that demand for product bundles remains strong as libraries continue to recognize the value and efficiency they deliver.

EMERYVILLE, Calif.— Innovative, a leading global provider of library automation software, today announced Charleston Library Society has selected the Sierra Integrated Library System (ILS) for the next five years along with Vital as its digital repository; Innovative is hosting both systems to offer the library a complete solution.

EMERYVILLE, Calif.— Innovative, a leading global provider of library automation software, announced today fourteen libraries have selected Polaris or Sierra as their Integrated Library System (ILS) over competitive alternatives.

Innovative is dedicated to helping you deliver a library experience that builds better, smarter communities. This means that, in addition to ensuring superior client service and providing next-generation technologies, we are committed to helping protect your patrons’ data and privacy.