Library Technology Guides

Webinar: From first click to lasting loyalty: November 12. Innovative, from Clarivate, invites you to join Cordelia Anderson, PRSA-Accredited library marketing consultant and author of Library Marketing and Communications, for an engaging webinar on transforming your library's emails into powerful engagement tools. Learn how to move beyond awareness and create messages that inspire action, build trust, and foster lasting loyalty among your patrons. [Full Announcement].

Driving engagement, building community: Innovative, from Clarivate to attend LMCC. Innovative, from Clarivate, is sponsoring the Library Marketing & Communications Conference for the third consecutive year, taking place November 11th -13th at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at the Arch. This marks a significant opportunity for library professionals, consortia, and stakeholders to engage with our expert team, explore smart library solutions we offer, and share insights around the evolving role of libraries in a digital-first world. Our presence at the LMCC underscores Clarivate's deep commitment to supporting libraries through library-centered services, advanced analytics, and thoughtful collaboration. [Full Announcement].

Rochester Hills Public Library unified its systems in just two months. For many public libraries, juggling fragmented systems is more than an IT issue, it's a barrier to providing seamless patron experiences. Rochester Hills Public Library in Michigan recently showed what's possible when those silos disappear. By moving to Vega LX ecosystem, they streamlined operations and unlocked new ways to engage their community, proving that transformation doesn't have to take years. [Full Announcement].

Vega Discover October 2025 release: 16 enhancements, 779 votes, one powerful update. At Innovative, from Clarivate, announced the October 7–8, 2025, release of Vega Discover, shaped directly by 779 Idea Exchange votes and closing 16 enhancement requests. This release is packed with meaningful improvements that elevate the discovery experience for both library staff and patrons. [Full Announcement].

Schenectady County Public Library goes live with Polaris and Vega Ecosystem. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced that Schenectady County Public Library has officially gone live on the Polaris Integrated Library System version 7.8 – marking a major milestone in the library's evolution. A city celebrated for its pioneering past, Schenectady once powered the country as the home of General Electric. Today, that same spirit of innovation is alive at SCPL as it takes the next step in transforming community access to knowledge, services, and discovery. [Full Announcement].

Polaris expands to New Zealand with Clutha District Libraries. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced the successful implementation of the Polaris library services platform at Clutha District Libraries, a network of five community branches serving residents across New Zealand's South Island. [Full Announcement].

Innovative Interfaces and Brodart announce strategic partnership to strengthen library services. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced a new partnership with Brodart, a trusted leader in collection development and book distribution for libraries. This collaboration introduces seamless integration between Brodart's Bibz.com platform and Innovative's Polaris Ordering API and Sierra Acquisitions API, empowering libraries to streamline their acquisitions workflows and reduce manual effort. This marks a significant advancement in automation for libraries using the Polaris and Sierra integrated library systems. The new integration enables direct, real-time communication between Brodart's ordering platform and the library's ILS-simplifying the entire ordering process. [Full Announcement].

Pikes Peak Library District selects Polaris and Vega Discover, Vega Mobile. Pikes Peak Library District, the second-largest library system in Colorado, has selected Polaris and Vega Discover, together with Vega Mobile, to power its next-generation library experience. Their decision to implement Polaris and two Vega modules aligns with the Library's mission to cultivate spaces of belonging, personal growth, and strong communities, ensuring total access to information and services both digitally and in person. [Full Announcement].

Amanda Jackson joins Innovative as Product Sales Manager. Innovative, from Clarivate, welcomed Amanda Jackson, an experienced library leader and advocate, to the Innovative team as a Product Sales Manager. She will be leading strategic sales initiatives across our software solutions, helping drive growth, strengthen client relationships, and deliver even more value to our customers. [Full Announcement].

Shellharbour Libraries launch Polaris and Vega Discover, enhancing service with modern tools and local support. Shellharbour City Libraries in New South Wales are live on Polaris and Vega Discover, bringing modern, intuitive library technology to their vibrant coastal community. Shellharbour Libraries serve a diverse and growing population south of Sydney. Known for its beautiful beaches and deep cultural history, Shellharbour is situated on the land of the Wodi Wodi people, part of the Dharawal nation, with Indigenous occupation dating back over 17,000 years. [Full Announcement].

Innovative from Clarivate is elevating library thought-leadership through Director's Day Summits. Following successful pilots in Denver and New York City, Innovative from Clarivate is now expanding its Director's Day Summits across the US and other regions. These intimate, one-day gatherings bring together 10 to12 public library directors to surface insights, explore strategies, and foster a peer-driven national network focused on tackling shared challenges. [Full Announcement].

Designing library websites made simple. Vega WebBuilder was purpose-built to help libraries of all kinds create engaging, accessible, and informative websites without the need for complex development or heavy IT resources. You have the full power of intuitive website design, flexible enough to support different types of libraries all over the world. [Full Announcement].

Libraries bridging digital divide with Vega Interact LibraryLine. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced that Rochester Hills Public Library has enhanced their patron engagement strategy with their recent deployment of Vega Interact LibraryLine – a fullycustomizable cloud-based solution enabling patrons to call in to a dedicated number and select from a range of prerecorded messages and library news updates. [Full Announcement].

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library advances with Polaris 7.8. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced that Charlotte Mecklenburg Library has successfully migrated to Polaris 7.8. This transition marks a significant step in supporting the library's commitment to efficient service delivery and meaningful community engagement through modern, staff-friendly tools. [Full Announcement].

Polaris 7.8 is here: From your Wishlist to your Workflow. Innovative, part of Clarivate announced the general availability of Polaris 7.8. This version supports smarter workflows, greater mobility, and better service delivery. We are grounded in the ideas of the people who know libraries best: you. Innovative continues to partner with our libraries and realize the Member Exclusive Enhancement Program features. [Full Announcement].

Driving patron engagement with Vega Interact SMS. Innovative, from Clarivate, announced that four more libraries have recently enhanced their patron engagement strategies by deploying Vega Interact SMS – an integrated, automated, and cloud-based communication tool that delivers timely account notifications directly to patrons' mobile phones. [Full Announcement].

Why Email Marketing is a Game Changer in 2025. Almost every successful business today understands that using email marketing to reach their target audience is crucial, and that is exactly why we brought Vega Promote to the market. Despite the rapid evolution of digital channels and the rise of AI-driven content, email remains one of the most effective, measurable, and personalized tools in your toolkit. Modern email marketing is not about batch-and-blast newsletters. It's about delivering the right message to the right person, at the right time, with the help of automation, segmentation, and data integration. [Full Announcement].

Thompson-Nicola Regional Library chooses Sierra, Vega Discover and Mobile. The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library, headquartered in Kamloops, British Columbia, has chosen Innovative, from Clarivate, to power its library services with the award-winning Sierra ILS, Vega Discover and Vega Mobile. This strategic move enhances TNRL's ability to deliver seamless, user-focused services while advancing its digital transformation goals. [Full Announcement].

The Power of Partnership: Sierra 6.4 boosts productivity through community collaboration. Innovative, from Clarivate, is proud to announce the release of Sierra 6.4, the latest evolution of our robust, field-proven integrated library system. This release furthers our commitment to empowering library teams with seamless integrations, enhanced mobility, and stronger support for modern library workflows. Following the momentum from Sierra 6.3, which introduced improved SMS capabilities and strengthened web-based workflows, release 6.4 builds on that foundation with new features inspired by community feedback through our MEEP initiative. These updates are designed to support library consortia, enhance staff productivity, and expand services to users – continuing our commitment to delivering real-world solutions shaped by the needs of Sierra libraries. [Full Announcement].

Bloomfield Township Public Library launches Sierra SMS notifications. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announce that Bloomfield Township Public Library has launched SMS notifications from Sierra. Sierra is a comprehensive library services platform designed to streamline operations and enhance patron engagement. The newest release, Sierra 6.3, introduced SMS notifications, a powerful new capability delivered through Innovative Phone Alerts. [Full Announcement].