Blog Archive - Innovative Interfaces Inc.

Innovative Announces Vega Discover Customization Features, Including Ready-to-Use Kids Catalog Design

mayo 25, 2023

Libraries can engage patrons with customized homepage designs for specific audiences, including a Kids Catalog

Innovative Travels to Sacramento, California to the California Library Association Annual Conference

mayo 23, 2023

Innovative will be at the CLA Annual Conference in Sacramento at Booth 102

Innovative Travels to Atlantic City, New Jersey to the New Jersey Library…

mayo 23, 2023

Innovative will be attending the NJLA Annual Conference in Atlantic City, Booth 210

Vega Discover Releases New Homepage Designs!

mayo 12, 2023

Libraries can customize an engaging and informative Vega Discover homepage with user-friendly designs to promote resources, events, and…

Allen County Public Library Selects Polaris and Vega Discover

mayo 12, 2023

The storied Indiana library joins the Innovative family

Innovative Announces Vega Promote Web for Easy Website Creation

mayo 11, 2023

The new solution gives libraries autonomy when building and managing their website including ready-to-go design templates and page…

Innovative Users Group Opens 31st Annual Conference

mayo 10, 2023

Innovative participates in the return of the in-person IUG conference

Aurora Public Library chooses Vega Discover

mayo 7, 2023

The storied Illinois library continues its history of innovation by choosing Vega Discover

Dozens of Innovative Libraries Launch LX Starter for Modern Email Notices

mayo 4, 2023

Libraries from the first waves of implementation have begun using LX Starter for patron notices

The New York Public Library Launches New Catalog with Vega Discover, the…

mayo 1, 2023

The New York Public Library joins 60 other libraries in using Vega Discover by Innovative.

Sullivan County Public Library chooses Vega Discover

abril 28, 2023

The Indiana library selects the modern discovery tool from Innovative

Vega Discover Introduces Newly Designed, User-Friendly Homepage Available for Early Access Institutions

abril 27, 2023

Libraries can customize an engaging and informative Vega Discover homepage with user-friendly designs to promote resources, events, and…

Vega Discover Expands Support of Language Translations

abril 18, 2023

Libraries can boost patron engagement across communities by enabling local languages and dialects in Vega Discover

New Haven Free Public Library launches Vega Discover

abril 17, 2023

The award-winning library makes the Innovative ultra-modern discovery tool available to the residents of New Haven, Connecticut.

Miami-Dade Public Library System launches Vega Discover for patron exploration

abril 6, 2023

Since 2021, Miami-Dade Public Library System has been a member of the Innovative Development Partner program, working behind…

Polaris 7.4 delivers new serials functions in Leap, multi-factor authentication, and more

abril 3, 2023

The latest release of the award-winning ILS includes features to make Leap the go-to for day-to-day technical services…

Vega Discover Launches New Integration with Bolinda Borrowbox

marzo 31, 2023

New integrations include additional vendor metadata record imports for eContent vendors.

Opelika Public Library joins the Vega LX family

marzo 30, 2023

The Alabama-based public library will provide Vega Discover to help its community find the right library resources.

Vega Discover Launches New Integrations with Axis360 and CloudLibrary

marzo 29, 2023

These new vendor integrations empower library staff in their efforts to provide a holistic experience for libraries and…

IUG 2023: Phoenix bound!

marzo 28, 2023

Join the Innovative Users Group Annual conference in Phoenix May 10-13 for presentations and library-focused events.

Professor Orly Lobel to present on how technology can ensure a better…

marzo 28, 2023

Join us April 27, 2023, at 8 am PDT for an insightful webinar hosted by University of San…

Surprise Public Library chooses the Polaris ILS and Vega Discover

marzo 10, 2023

The newly formed library system will officially launch with Innovative solutions this summer.

Celebrating a Year of Vega Promote: 2022 Releases and More

marzo 2, 2023

Review and learn about the dozens of features and developments made to Vega Promote in 2022.

FAQ: Idea Lab is now the Idea Exchange

febrero 17, 2023

Learn about important upcoming dates and download our Idea Lab FAQ today.

Henderson County Public Library in Kentucky selects Vega Discover

febrero 16, 2023

Innovative, part of Clarivate, is proud to announce that Henderson County Public Library in Kentucky has selected Vega…

The Vega family welcomes North Canton Library in Ohio

febrero 1, 2023

North Canton Public Library has chosen to upgrade their discovery layer to Vega Discover.

The best new Vega Discover Features from 2022

enero 26, 2023

Re-discover the enhancements, features and advancements made in Vega Discover throughout 2022 in one place.

Middle Country Public Library launches Vega Program for event and room management

enero 25, 2023

The New York-based library system becomes the first in the region to gain access to Vega Program’s comprehensive…

Innovative Ideas are getting a new home!

enero 18, 2023

Idea Exchange will be replacing Idea Lab for submitting, refining, and voting on ideas for new features.

2022 Rewind: Most read articles and downloaded resources

enero 17, 2023

At the start of the new year, we’re looking back at the most accessed resources and articles on…

Webinar Recap: Get Ready, Get Set: How to Prepare for LX Starter

enero 17, 2023

On December 14, 2022, Innovative experts hosted an informative webinar detailing LX Starter’s features, roadmap, and library requirements.

Five Innovative Solutions Win Recognition in 2023 Modern Library Awards

enero 17, 2023

Innovative products received three platinum awards and two gold awards from LibraryWorks’ ninth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs).

West Bloomfield Township Public Library chooses Vega Discover

diciembre 21, 2022

The award-winning Michigan library has selected Vega Discover as its new discovery tool.

Camas Public Library in Washington chooses Vega Discover

diciembre 14, 2022

Another public library will bring Vega Discover’s modern, intuitive interface to their patrons.

Congratulations to the Polaris Analyze This! Idea Lab Challenge Winners

diciembre 8, 2022

Librarians submitted ideas and voted on improvements that will be added to Polaris.

Congratulations to the Sierra Academically Speaking Idea Lab Challenge Winners!

diciembre 8, 2022

Academic libraries took the lead in selecting new features that will be added to Sierra.

Southeast Oklahoma Library System selects Polaris ILS and Vega Discover

noviembre 18, 2022

Residents across seven counties in Southeast Oklahoma will have access to the ILS and discovery layer from anywhere,…

Elkhart Public Library chooses Vega Discover

noviembre 4, 2022

Elkhart Public Library in Indiana selects Vega Discover for their next discovery platform.

Warren and Seneca Library Districts select Vega Discover and Polaris

octubre 27, 2022

The Pennsylvania consortium will be using Polaris and Vega Discover across the 17-member library district.

November is library communications month at Innovative

octubre 26, 2022

All month long, Innovative, part of Clarivate, will be sharing insights, tips, tricks, and expertise around the important…

Firsthand experience and lifelong lessons: Librarianship at Innovative

septiembre 28, 2022

Four employees share their insights on how their work as librarians informs their roles at Innovative, part of…

Library use rises and changes during the pandemic

septiembre 28, 2022

Independent research conducted by Witt Associates, LLC explores the continuing evolution of library usage during the global pandemic.

North Country Library System selects Polaris, Innovative Mobile, and Vega Discover for…

septiembre 22, 2022

The New York-based, 65-member consortium will use Polaris as their Integrated Library System and Vega Discover as their…

Sierra 5.5 brings FTP and fund improvements, new Mark Damaged workflow, SDA…

septiembre 22, 2022

Innovative, part of Clarivate, announces that Sierra 5.5 is in general release, offering improvements to libraries using Sierra.

Announcing the Sierra “Academically Speaking” Idea Lab challenge

septiembre 22, 2022

The Innovative Product team invites you to participate in our new Sierra Idea Lab challenge: Academically Speaking

Announcing the Polaris “Analyze This!” Idea Lab challenge

septiembre 22, 2022

The Innovative Product team invites you to participate in our new Polaris Idea Lab Challenge: Analyze This!

Polaris 7.3 introduces visiting patron functionality with INN-Reach, manual acquisitions in Leap,…

septiembre 16, 2022

The integrated library system gains long-anticipated customer-facing enhancements and new staff workflows.

South Ayrshire Libraries launches Vega Discover for discovery needs

septiembre 14, 2022

South Ayrshire Council recently began offering Vega Discover to members as their ILS discovery layer for catalog searches…

Three Consortia Join the Vega LX Community

agosto 19, 2022

These Innovative library organizations have selected Vega Discover as their ILS discovery layer.

Congrats to Sierra Winners in the “All Together Now” Idea Lab Challenge!

agosto 19, 2022

We have winners for the Sierra - All Together Now! Idea Lab Challenge!

Congratulations to Polaris Winners in the “All Together Now” Idea Lab Challenge!

agosto 19, 2022

Winners have been announced for the Polaris “All Together Now” Idea Lab Challenge!

Mobile Worklists 4.4 introduces new customization options

agosto 11, 2022

Mobile Worklists 4.4 includes a Home Screen Editor to configure access to app features.

Innovative Libraries Join the Vega LX Community

agosto 10, 2022

These libraries have selected Vega Discover as their ILS discovery layer.

Clarivate Selected by Singapore’s National Library Board to Play a Part in…

agosto 8, 2022

Providing software solutions from Innovative for library staff and patrons across the country.

Webinar Recap: Introducing the Library Experience Starter Package

julio 27, 2022

Learn more about LX Starter—a modern approach to circulation and account-related email communications.

How to increase INN-Reach usage using PowerPac

julio 15, 2022

Make sure your patrons are getting the most of your resource sharing by highlighting INN-Reach in the Polaris…

Suburban Library Cooperative selects Polaris ILS and Vega LX

junio 30, 2022

The Michigan-based consortium has chosen Polaris ILS, Vega Discover, Vega Promote, and Vega Program.

Solano County Library, Benicia Public Library, and St. Helena Public Library select…

junio 23, 2022

Innovative, part of Clarivate, is pleased to announce that the consortium comprised of Solano County Library, Benicia Public…

Central Arkansas Library System and The Ferguson Library Launch Vega Promote

junio 23, 2022

Vega Promote provides staff with easy-to-use digital marketing tools designed with libraries in mind.

Electronic & Digital Content Management Brings Time-Saving Solutions to Vega Discover

junio 22, 2022

Electronic & Digital Content Management (EDCM) automates processes and gets eContent into the hands of patrons sooner.

Vega Discover Launches Consortia Support for Polaris and Sierra

junio 20, 2022

This launch features central office support for shared eContent accounts, and allows members to create unique, branded URLs…

Library Experience Starter Suite Launches Early Access

junio 17, 2022

Select partners will begin using the new approach to handling automated email circulation notices.

ALA Annual Conference 2022

junio 10, 2022

Visit booth 2507 to meet our team, and to learn more about Innovative solutions.

Plan and Facilitate Your Library Events with Vega Program

mayo 27, 2022

Designed for libraries, Vega Program takes the stress and complexity out of event coordination and room management.

Cultivate Positive Community Engagement with Vega Promote

mayo 27, 2022

Designed with libraries in mind, Vega Promote enables staff to manage a full breadth of email marketing campaigns.

The All Together Now Idea Lab Challenge is On!

mayo 24, 2022

The Innovative Product Team invites you to participate in the Second Quarter 2022 Idea Lab Challenge: All Together Now! …

Polaris 7.2 brings SSO support, new serials and acquisitions features to Leap,…

mayo 24, 2022

Innovative, part of Clarivate, is proud to announce the release of Polaris 7.2.

Innovative Phone Alerts Delivers VoIP, Cloud-Based Telephone Notifications to Sierra Customers

mayo 17, 2022

This modern telephony service offers outbound and inbound messaging for patron notifications and library announcements.

Celebrating 30 years of community at IUG 2022

mayo 6, 2022

From April 5-8, library professionals from across the globe attended the 30th annual gathering of the Innovative Users…

Modernize your circulation notices with LX Starter

mayo 3, 2022

Innovative, part of Clarivate, recently announced that all current Sierra and Polaris ILS customers will soon gain access…

Mobile Worklists 4.3 puts checkouts in the palm of your hand

mayo 3, 2022

Mobile Worklists 4.3 introduces support for checking out materials to patrons.

The race to improve library engagement: An interview with Raena Morrison

abril 2, 2022

Author and self-described adventure junkie Susan Lacke wrote in her 2019 memoir Running Outside the Comfort Zone: An…

Innovative Mobile Brings the Power of Vega Discover to the In-app Experience

marzo 30, 2022

Library users can now find the Vega Discover features they enjoy and expect from their online library catalog,…

IUG 2022: 30 years of library connections

marzo 29, 2022

IUG 2022: How user groups enable libraries to respond to change

Vega LX Data Handling Undergoes SOC2 Examination

febrero 23, 2022

Vega LX's data handling has undergone examination using the industry standard SOC2 certification.

Polaris 7.1 Delivers More Acquisitions Functionality in Leap, Improved System Administration, APIs

febrero 8, 2022

Polaris 7.1 brings better acquisitions functionality and spine label printing in Leap; a new web interface for Polaris…

Tom Jacobson: Turning challenges into engagement opportunities

enero 26, 2022

Tom Jacobson offers advice for navigating the uncertain waters of 2022 and how to successfully implement meaningful change.

Congrats to Polaris Idea Lab Winners for “All Systems Go!”

enero 24, 2022

Pairwise voting has concluded for the Polaris All Systems Go! Idea Lab Challenge, and we have our winner!

Congrats to Sierra Idea Lab Winners for “All Systems Go!”

enero 24, 2022

We have our winner for the Sierra - All Systems Go! Idea Lab Challenge!

2021 Most Read Resources

enero 21, 2022

As we kick off the new year, we’re counting down our most read resources from 2021. This year’s…

Five Innovative Solutions Win Recognition in 2022 Modern Library Awards

enero 14, 2022

Innovative has received five awards from LibraryWorks’ eighth annual Modern Library Awards (MLAs)!

Decision Center 1.2 SP12 Brings Popular Titles Improvements, More Accurate Patron Reporting

diciembre 22, 2021

Decision Center Release 1.2 SP12 is now available to Innovative library partners.

Mobile Worklists 4.2 Brings Improvements for Keeping Metrics; Managing Items

diciembre 22, 2021

Innovative is proud to announce that Mobile Worklists 4.2 is now available!

Webinar Recap: Vega Discover Firsthand Stories

diciembre 15, 2021

To celebrate Vega Discover’s first year in the marketplace, Innovative recently hosted a panel discussion of public library peers.

Aaron Terrell: How to craft a North Star for better business decisions

diciembre 15, 2021

VP of Engineering Aaron Terrell discusses Vega and the future of library technology.

Empowering Libraries through Innovation: A Letter from Yariv Kursh

diciembre 9, 2021

A message from Yariv Kursh, General Manager of Innovative, on being part of ProQuest and Clarivate.

Sierra 5.4 Introduces Native SAML Authentication, More Sierra Web Users, Improved Notices

noviembre 15, 2021

Innovative is happy to announce that Sierra 5.4 is in general release, offering several improvements to libraries using…

Three Highly-Requested Features are Hitting Vega Discover This Quarter

noviembre 5, 2021

Recent updates include improvements to patron and staff Showcases, as well as new features for Bookmark Lists.

Webinar Recap: New Perspectives on the Library Technology Market

noviembre 3, 2021

On October 27, 2021, Innovative General Manager Yariv Kursh joined library technology consultant Ken Chad for the first…

Bringing Speed, Accuracy, and Empathy to Customer Support

noviembre 3, 2021

A conversation with Hilary Newman, Innovative Senior Vice President of Global Customer Support.

The «All Systems Go!» New Idea Lab Challenge

octubre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

agosto 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

julio 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

julio 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

julio 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

junio 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!

junio 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!

junio 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

mayo 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

mayo 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

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

marzo 22, 2021

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

Get Ready for IUG 2021!

marzo 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

marzo 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

marzo 1, 2021

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

IUG 2021 Connects Users Online

febrero 15, 2021

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

DIY Professional Development

enero 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

enero 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

diciembre 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?

diciembre 23, 2020

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

Most-Read Resources in 2020

diciembre 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

diciembre 9, 2020

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

Announcing Sierra Comeback Challenge Winners

diciembre 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!

noviembre 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

noviembre 19, 2020

A guest post by librarian and blogger Mary Kelly

Mobile Worklists 3.2 Can Help Your Library with Inventory

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

octubre 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

septiembre 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

septiembre 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…

septiembre 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…

septiembre 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

julio 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…

julio 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

junio 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

mayo 26, 2020

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

Winners Announced in Sierra Crisis Management Challenge

mayo 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

mayo 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

abril 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

abril 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…

abril 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

abril 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

marzo 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…

marzo 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

marzo 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

marzo 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)

marzo 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

marzo 4, 2020

This is a blog post by General Manager Yariv Kursh.

A Note from the New Innovative General Manager

febrero 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

febrero 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)

enero 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

enero 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!

diciembre 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!

diciembre 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…

diciembre 5, 2019

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

How Does BIBFRAME Work?

noviembre 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

octubre 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?

octubre 23, 2019

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

What is BIBFRAME?

octubre 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!

octubre 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

septiembre 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

agosto 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…

agosto 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

junio 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…

mayo 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

mayo 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…

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

marzo 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

marzo 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…

febrero 21, 2019

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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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?

octubre 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

agosto 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 –…

agosto 20, 2018

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

Libraries as Project Organizations

agosto 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 –…

julio 25, 2018

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

The PCC and Me

junio 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

junio 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

junio 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

junio 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

mayo 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

abril 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

abril 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…

abril 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!

abril 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…

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

febrero 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

febrero 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

febrero 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

febrero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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

diciembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

noviembre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

octubre 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

septiembre 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

septiembre 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…

agosto 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

agosto 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

agosto 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

julio 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

julio 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

julio 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

julio 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

julio 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

julio 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

junio 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

junio 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

junio 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

junio 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

mayo 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

mayo 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

mayo 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

mayo 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

mayo 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…

abril 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…

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

abril 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

marzo 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

febrero 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

febrero 12, 2017

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

IUG 2017 Annual Conference

febrero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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,…

enero 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…

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 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

enero 6, 2017

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