Category: Public Libraries

Explore key highlights from the IUG 2026 Conference in Chicago, including Polaris and Sierra roadmap updates, Vega innovations, the new Knowledge Portal, and how libraries are advancing workflows, collaboration, and community-driven solutions.

Key takeaways from the IUG 2026 Executive Leadership Panel, including Clarivate’s strategy for Sierra and Polaris, investments in support, the new Knowledge Portal, and a continued focus on innovation, stability, and library partnerships.

Rochester Hills Public Library wins the Clarivate Library Innovation Awards 2026. See how they reimagined children’s discovery and meet the finalists.

Discover Sierra 6.5 -More connected library platform with simplified workflows, improved accessibility, and stronger privacy controls.

Discover how Polaris , shaped by librarian feedback, helps libraries streamline workflows, empower staff, and better serve patrons. Watch the on-demand webinar with real-world insights from library leaders.

Discover how four innovative libraries are using Vega Interact SMS notification feature to improve patron communication and engagement. Learn more about the benefits of Vega Interact SMS notification module.

Library success starts with engaged patrons. Explore how technology can energize your library to thrive as pillars of growth, connection and opportunity in a digital-first world.

Northern Waters Library Service expands its tech offerings by implementing Vega Discover and Vega Mobile alongside Sierra, delivering a modern, unified experience to patrons across Northern Wisconsin.

Discover how Ypsilanti Public Library enhanced efficiency and community service with Polaris Integrated Library System. Learn about its intuitive features and flexible web interface for staff and patrons.

Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library is upgrading to Polaris and Vega Discover, enhancing service for its vibrant community. Learn more about this transformation.

Dr. Steve Albrecht, an expert in library safety, recently joined Innovative for a webinar on steps libraries can take to maximize safety

Social media tips to help libraries boost engagement, connect with patrons, and enhance community impact effectively.

Riti Grover, Director of Monarch Library System discussed why they chose Vega Program and the unique features available for consortia.

Innovative™, part of Clarivate™, is proud to share that the Surprise Public Library System in Arizona celebrated one year of successful activities and events with the Vega™ Program library event … Continued

Submissions are being accepted now for the Innovative Users Group 2025 conference

Innovative is proud to participate in the Fall Conference for Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA), in Huntsville, Alabama.

Clarivate conducted a survey of over 1500 librarians to determine what’s important to them now and in the coming years

Weber County Library introduces Vega Program for event and room booking management

The Ontario library has adopted Vega Program for event management and Vega Discover as their online catalog

The NYC library is using LX Starter to send and manage email notices to cardholders

The Massachusetts library system chooses to stay with the Sierra ILS after a thorough RFP process.

The top-tier consortium is the first LX Starter beta partner to use the email notification tool for consortia patrons

Have you ever faced issues related to stress, anxiety, or burnout while working at a library?   If so, or if you are not sure but you care about your personal … Continued

Vega Discover new releases include Section 508 accessibility compliance, user experience improvements, location facet preferences, and more.

Developments for LX Starter, Vega Discover, and Vega Promote provide consortia with more roles and permissions, and give member libraries shared access to community engagement tools

New Vega LX developments focus on a seamless library experience ecosystem for library operations and community engagement

The Virginia library has expanded its Vega LX portfolio to its web presence

The Central Arkansas Library System contracted with Boyette Strategic Advisors to quantify the library’s economic impact

Innovative’s new website solution is propelling libraries like Allen County Public Library forward to reach and inform their communities in a modernized way.

The Michigan library is using Innovative’s event management tool

Illinois State Senator Laura Murphy and Chicago Public Library Commissioner Chris Brown discussed book bans

Innovative, part of Clarivate, hosted a webinar with Emily Jackson of Dallas Public Library about TikToks for the library

Innovative, part of Clarivate, is proud to announce that Henderson County Public Library in Kentucky has selected Vega Discover as their new discovery tool. Henderson County Public Library (HCPL) has … Continued

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

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

Residents across seven counties in Southeast Oklahoma will have access to the ILS and discovery layer from anywhere, at any time.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Innovative is proud to announce that Newcastle City Public Library in Australia has selected Vega LX, Polaris Leap, and Innovative Mobile for its library staff and patrons. 

Innovative announces that Waukegan Public Library in Illinois has selected Vega Discover, Innovative’s modern discovery solution. 

Recently, Innovative partnered with industry leader and technology expert, Ken Chad on the topic of community engagement.

Innovative announced today that the BCCLS library consortium in New Jersey has joined Innovative’s Vega Engagement Development Partner program.

Orion Township Public Library has joined the Early Access partner program for Vega Discover, Innovative’s new, modern discovery solution. 

Innovative announced today that Middle Country Public Library in New York has selected Vega Discover, Innovative’s new, modern discovery solution. 

Innovative announced today that the Fauquier Public Library in Virginia has now launched Vega Discover as their primary discovery tool.

Innovative announces that Miami-Dade Public Library System has joined the Development Partner program for Vega.

New York Public Library is partnering with Innovative on Vega, the most modern library platform available.

Innovative today announced that six public libraries joined the Development Partner program for Vega, a new patron engagement and discovery solution for public libraries.

Innovative is pleased to announce that Sioux City Public Library in Iowa is now live on the Innovative Polaris ILS.

Innovative is pleased to announce Lafourche Parish Public Library in Thibodaux, Louisiana is now live on the Polaris ILS.

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.

Ding 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.

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.

Fourteen libraries have selected Polaris or Sierra as their Integrated Library System (ILS) over competitive alternatives.

With a riding trail behind them, an extensive volunteer base beside them, and a calendar full of community events ahead, Orion Township Public Library (OTPL) in Michigan saw an opportunity to deliver services in a unique new way this spring. In May, they introduced their new pedal-powered mobile library—a Bookbike!

Out of all the audiences public libraries serve, which ones have been most impacted by technology changes? Which ones will drive library programs in the future? Leif Pedersen, Executive Vice President of Product and Marketing at Innovative, published an article in Public Library Quarterly titled “The Future of Public Libraries: A Technology Perspective,” which highlights three public library audiences impacted by technology changes: youth, job seekers and entrepreneurs, and lifelong learning adults.

Where Events Are A Smash Hit Today’s libraries are about more than just trusted information; they are dynamic places that attract community members and the general public inside their doors. … Continued

The success of a library can be measured via traditional output tracking such as circulation statistics, program attendance, reference questions, or even mentions in local media. Although the Saratoga Branch … Continued

Davenport Public Library (DPL) in Iowa serves a population of over 100,000 and its librarians make every effort to reach community members both inside and outside the library. Their dynamic … Continued