Library Technology Guides

Display updated collections in Vega Promote and LX Starter Notification Emails. If your library staff are regularly updating their Vega Discover Showcases, then they'll love our new features in Vega Promote and LX Starter to make sure the most up-to-date resources and cover art are included in every email. Recent releases for Vega Promote and LX Starter, based on library feedback, deliver key updates that simplify workflows for including Discover Showcases in emails and managing patron records. [Full Announcement].

Long Beach Public Library chooses Polaris and Vega Discover. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that our trusted partner over the years Long Beach Public Library has selected the Polaris ILS to replace their current Sierra system and has added Vega Discover as their new discovery layer. [Full Announcement].

New SMS and voice alerts available for Polaris Library Patrons. Innovative, part of Clarivate, recently launched new SMS and telephony notifications for Polaris library patrons through Innovative Phone Alerts. [Full Announcement].

The best new Vega Program features from 2024. As 2024 draws to a close Innovative shares the impactful features, improvements, and bug fixes that have enhanced library's event management experience. With regular Vega releases, the company has focused on improving workflows and usability – read on to discover how these changes elevate your library's event management solution. [Full Announcement].

Maximize safety at your library: Tips for library security, safety, and service. Innovative, a part of Clarivate, hosted a webinar with Dr. Steve Albrecht, an expert in workplace safety with a concentration on library safety this November. In this session, 30 Library Service, Safety and Security Tips: Making a better facility in one month, Dr. Steve shared 30 steps, each of which can be completed in a day, that libraries can take to maximize their library's safety for staff and patrons. [Full Announcement].

Monarch Library webinar recap: One library consortium calendar to rule them all. Innovative, part of Clarivate, recently hosted a webinar with the Monarch Library System in Wisconsin to discuss how they chose Vega Program for event management across their 32 member libraries and found options that worked for the individual members and the consortium as a whole. The webinar presenters Riti Grover, Director of Monarch Library System along with Clarivate Senior Product Manager, Angela Nolet, discussed why Monarch chose Vega Program, their approach to implementation, and the unique features available for consortia. [Full Announcement].

How modern libraries thrive on social media: strategies for connection. Innovative, part of Clarivate, hosted a webinar with library marketing expert Cordelia Anderson on the topic of getting the most out of your library's social media presence. How can libraries build meaningful connections with their communities on social media? In our recent webinar, Anderson shared actionable strategies to elevate your library's social media presence and engage your audience more effectively. Cordelia Anderson is a seasoned marketing and communications executive with 20+ years of experience. [Full Announcement].

Congratulations to these Innovative libraries named 2024 ULC Top Innovators. The Urban Libraries Council recently named their 2024 Top Innovators, a group of public libraries filled with success stories rooted in strategic programs that address community needs. Innovative shared that it work directly with four libraries honored by the ULC this year, including San Francisco Public Library, Miami-Dade Public Library System, Denver Public Library, and Gwinnett County Public Library. [Full Announcement].

Top 10 resources for library marketing inspiration. This November is Library Marketing Month. To mark the occasion, Innovative, part of Clarivate, has pulled together a selection of some of our favorite tools, resources, and ideas to help libraries better engage their patrons and promote all of the meaningful ways they contribute to their local communities. [Full Announcement].

A Closer Look at the Innovative Users Group. Former chairman Wes Osborn (Executive Director of the Central Library Consortium) and his successor, Jeff Campbell (Head of Infrastructure Management Services and the University of North Carolina Libraries) summarized the value of the Innovative Users Group. [Full Announcement].

Friendswood Library launches Polaris, Vega Discover and Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Friendswood Public Library in Friendswood, Texas have launched Polaris as their new Integrated Library System, Vega Discover as their new discovery layer, and Vega Program for event and room booking management. [Full Announcement].

Polaris 7.7 offers a new split screen MARC editor, saved search filters, report record sets and more. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced the release of Polaris 7.7. This release continues to expand our web-based solutions by providing more technical services in Leap, additional web-based system administration, and a beta version of a new web-based interface for ExpressCheck self-checkout stations. This release also includes the first round of enhancements from the IUG Member Exclusive Enhancement Program [Full Announcement].

Friendswood Library launches Polaris, Vega Discover and Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Friendswood Public Library in Friendswood, Texas have launched Polaris as their new Integrated Library System, Vega Discover as their new discovery layer, and Vega Program for event and room booking management. [Full Announcement].

Polaris 7.7 offers a new split screen MARC editor, saved search filters, report record sets and more. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced the release of Polaris 7.7. This release continues to expand our web-based solutions by providing more technical services in Leap, additional web-based system administration, and a beta version of a new web-based interface for ExpressCheck self-checkout stations. This release also includes the first round of enhancements from the IUG Member Exclusive Enhancement Program. [Full Announcement].

Surprise Public Library celebrates a year of event management with Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Surprise Public Library System in Arizona celebrated one year of successful activities and events with the Vega Program library event management tool. Library staff has expressed enthusiasm for the integration of Vega Program alongside other modules of the Innovative library marketing suite, including Vega Discover, and Vega Promote. [Full Announcement].

What presentations do you want to see at IUG 2025?. Proposal submissions are open for the Innovative Users Group 2025 conference taking place in Denver, Colorado from March 13-15. The annual independent Innovative users group conference has been successful for over 30 years thanks to users like you who present at the conference. Are there tips you learned at a previous IUG that you're still using at the library? Consider giving back to the IUG community by submitting a proposal for IUG 2025. Submissions are due November 8, 2024. [Full Announcement].

Weber County Library in Utah launches Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Weber County Library in Utah has launched Vega Program for event and room booking management. Vega Program provides library event information for both patrons and staff in an easy-to-access format and an intuitive interface for viewing events, requesting rooms, and managing reservations. Its many features include the option to provide maps of event locations, the ability to generate flyers and emails for publicity, and a method for processing payments when applicable. Features added for library consortia include the ability for staff to manage calendars throughout the consortium, as well as the option for community members to view library events for their local branch or for the entire consortium. [Full Announcement].

Kitchener Public Library upgrades discovery and event management with Vega LX. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Kitchener Public Library successfully launched Vega Program for library events management and promotion and Vega Discover to help patrons uncover library collections with more relevant online search results. [Full Announcement].

Innovative Mobile expands push notifications to include circulation notices. Innovative, Part of Clarivate, is readying to launch additional push notifications for Innovative Mobile, adding account and circulation notices to an already powerful feature. This will allow libraries to reach patrons directly on their mobile screens, keeping pace with today's world. The enhanced push notifications are in beta testing now and are expected to be available by the end of the year. [Full Announcement].

Milton Public Library chooses Polaris and Vega Discover. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Milton Public Library in Ontario, Canada, has selected the Polaris ILS paired with Vega Discover to replace their current Sierra and Encore systems. [Full Announcement].