Innovative in the News

Innovative today announced the release of its new Innovative Mobile product, which puts the power of Sierra and Polaris into patrons’ hands worldwide.

The inaugural meeting of the Public Library Leadership Council (PLLC), a new group formed to exchange ideas for the advancement and future of public libraries. kicked off virtually on October 7 and 8.

Innovative announced today that the Colorado State Library is merging SWIFT, a statewide resource sharing initiative, into the Prospector INN-Reach system managed by the Colorado Alliance of Research Libraries. The project will add approximately 150 libraries to Prospector, creating a state-wide resource sharing network for Colorado 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, a new patron engagement and discovery solution for public libraries.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, has launched the Polaris Release 6.6 featuring print notices processing and serials check in for the Polaris Leap web application and a new, optional data privacy feature for the PowerPAC.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, has announced its exclusive sponsorship of the Library Leadership Podcast.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, has successfully worked with customers around the world to help them sustain and update operations during the global pandemic. Working with individual libraries, Innovative has offered free services and discounted subscriptions when needed. Globally, Innovative has also provided a significant amount of new resources and a comprehensive approach to customer support.

Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software, today announced that six public libraries joined the Development Partner program for Vega, a new patron engagement and discovery solution for public libraries. The partners include The Central Arkansas Library System, The Ferguson Library, Jefferson County Library Cooperative, Mid-Hudson Library System, MidPointe Library System, and Springfield-Greene Library System.

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.

nnovative, 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 chosen to migrate to the Sierra library services platform (LSP). The Sorbonne library is an academic library specialized in human sciences, with a focus on … 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.

EMERYVILLE, Calif.—Innovative, a leading global provider of library software, is pleased to announce that during the first half of 2019, several libraries selected or implemented Innovative solutions as their Integrated Library System, including San Diego Public Library, Indianapolis Public Library, and Fairfax County Public Library. The following libraries selected the Polaris ILS: Fairfax County Public … Continued

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.