Library Technology Guides

Innovative Phone Alerts delivers VoIP, cloud-based telephone notifications to Sierra customers. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Sierra libraries can now manage patron phone notifications through Innovative Phone Alerts, a cloud-based, VoIP telephony service that streamlines the complexities of current telephone notification and telephone renewal system offerings. [Full Announcement].

Bibliotheque interuniversitaire de la Sorbonne selects Innovative Sierra. Innovative, a ProQuest company and leading global provider of library software announced that the Sorbonne Interuniversity Library, which serves multiple universities in Paris, has chosen to migrate to the Sierra library services platform (LSP). [Full Announcement].

Calcasieu Parish Public Library chooses Innovative ILS solution. Innovative Interfaces, 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. [Full Announcement].

Consortium of Icelandic Libraries selects Innovative for National ILS Solution. Innovative Interfaces announced the company Landskerfi bókasafna hf., Consortium of Icelandic Libraries, selected the Innovative next-generation integrated library system (ILS) solution to support up to 300 library members in the Icelandic nationwide consortium. The selection is the result of an invitation to tender issued by CIL in the European Economic Area. [Full Announcement].

Charleston Library Society Renews Commitment to Innovative. Innovative Interfaces announced Charleston Library Society has selected the Sierra Integrated Library System for the next five years along with Vital as its digital repository; Innovative is hosting both systems to offer the library a complete solution. [Full Announcement].

Innovative gains momentum in academic market with four new library partners. Innovative Interfaces, a leading global provider of library automation software, today announced four academic institutions have switched to Sierra as their Integrated Library System (ILS) over competitor alternatives. Throughout the United States, the new Innovative library partners include: City Colleges of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, Prairie View A & M University in Prairie View, Texas, and Wingate University in Wingate, North Carolina. All four Sierra adopters previously used an Ex Libris ILS. [Full Announcement].

Innovative solution offers significant benefits for Idaho State University. Innovative announced that Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, has selected the Sierra integrated library system and the Encore Duet discovery layer for the Eli M. Oboler Library and satellite locations. From certificate-level to post-graduate, the libraries at ISU support information needs for a substantial 250 academic programs, serving over 13,000 students. Including government documents, the entire university collection holds nearly one million items. [Full Announcement].

Emporia State University returns to an Innovative solution. Innovative Interfaces announced that Emporia State University in Emporia, Kansas, has selected the Sierra integrated library system with the Encore discovery layer. William Allen White Library will move to Sierra from OCLC WorldShare Management Services in February 2018. [Full Announcement].

Innovative expands Open Integrated Library System with new RESTful APIs in Sierra Release 3.3. Innovative Interfaces has launched the newest release of the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) with two new RESTful APIs for open integrations, and an additional new feature in compliance with the W3C Web Accessibility Guidelines. Sierra is a powerful, modern ILS that combines complete functionality with the power and scale of an open services platform. [Full Announcement].

Innovative improves workflow integrations for library staff and patrons in Sierra Release 3.2. Innovative Interfaces launched the newest release of the Sierra integrated library system with new options to improve processes at the library. Sierra Release 3.2 includes three new API endpoints and integration for PCI-compliant credit card payments at Express Lane self-service stations. Sierra is a powerful, modern integrated library system (ILS) that combines complete functionality with the power and scale of an open services platform. [Full Announcement].

Proctor Library at Flagler College implements Innovative Solution, joining a host of academic libraries in Florida. Innovative Interfaces announced that Proctor Library at Flagler College in St. Augustine, FL, has moved to the Sierra integrated library system (ILS) and Encore Duet discovery solution for their library management needs. [Full Announcement].

Nationwide Public Library System in Ireland with over 300 locations now live on a single Innovative system. Innovative Interfaces announced that the final implementation phase of the Republic of Ireland’s public library authorities is now live on Sierra. This project completion ensures single access for all library members to over 15 million items in 333 libraries. [Full Announcement].

King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Opens Access to Library Resources Regionwide. Innovative Interfaces announced that King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals has selected the Sierra integrated library system. [Full Announcement].

Wingate University selects Innovative to enhance user-focused experience. Innovative Interfaces announced that Ethel K. Smith Library at Wingate University in North Carolina has selected the Sierra integrated library system. [Full Announcement].

Innovative provides top choice solution for John B. Coleman Library at Prairie View A&M University. Innovative Interfaces announced that John B. Coleman Library at Prairie View A&M University has selected the Sierra library management system. [Full Announcement].

Innovative delivers new APIs and operational efficiencies in Sierra Release 3.0. Innovative Interfaces has launched Sierra Release 3.0 to deliver a streamlined user experience, greater operational efficiencies, and more robust integration across systems. [Full Announcement].

Four Millennium Academic Libraries in Ohio Select Sierra. Innovative has brought four more academic libraries in Ohio live on the latest version of Sierra. [Full Announcement].

Two Millennium libraries upgrade to the Innovative Sierra Solution. Innovative Interfaces, a leading provider of library automation software that empowers libraries globally, continues to see Millennium libraries adopt the latest solutions, with two more library partners upgrading to Sierra. [Full Announcement].

Four Innovative Library Partners Go Live on Sierra. Innovative Interfaces announced that four more library partners have gone live on Sierra. These successful implementations include three libraries who have migrated from Millennium, and one library who has joined the MOBIUS consortium in Missouri. [Full Announcement].

Innovative helps the University of Northampton fulfill its library's strategic vision for the future. Innovative Interfaces announced the successful implementation of Sierra at the University of Northampton, as part of the institution's strategic vision to merge two campuses at the heart of the community. [Full Announcement].