{"id":28446,"date":"2023-12-07T14:26:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-07T19:26:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/live-clarivate-innovative.pantheonsite.io\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=28446"},"modified":"2023-12-13T12:06:25","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T17:06:25","slug":"sierra-6-1-introduces-new-authentication-options-status-update-tracking-rapidill-support","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/sierra-6-1-introduces-new-authentication-options-status-update-tracking-rapidill-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Sierra 6.1 introduces new authentication options, status update tracking, RapidILL support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Innovative, part of Clarivate\u2122, is proud to announce that Sierra 6.1 is now available for Sierra libraries.<\/p>\n<p>The latest version of Sierra includes a number of new features, including the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Support for SAML authentication<\/strong> \u2013 Libraries can now opt to use native SAML-based authentication to log in to the Sierra Desktop Application and Web Management Reports. (SAML authentication software requires a separate implementation that can be performed by the library or by Innovative.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Export a table of user permissions<\/strong> \u2013 Administrative users now have the option to export a table of user permissions, which can make it easier to ensure users have the permissions they need, and to take an inventory of current user access to ensure system security.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-bill patrons for outstanding charges<\/strong> \u2013 Libraries can now choose to re-send bills to patrons who owe charges to the library. This feature includes configuration options for when and how frequently to re-send a bill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for Last Status Update Date<\/strong> \u2013 The Last Status Update Date, added in Sierra 6.0, now includes the date and time the status was last changed. The Last Status Update field is also now available in Create Lists for searching, sorting, and exporting data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Protecting Global Update files from accidental overwrite<\/strong> \u2013 New options in the Global Update File menu make it easier to select the \u201cLoad\u201d or \u201cSave\u201d options, and new pop-up confirmation messages make it less likely that users will inadvertently overwrite command files.<\/li>\n<li><strong>RapidILL acquisition method<\/strong> \u2013 The new RapidILL acquisition method means that libraries can user Sierra to process RapidILL requests. The illoptions file must be configured to include the new option. (The RapidILL software must be installed separately. Contact your account manager for details.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>INN-Reach Borrowed Report renewal rule support<\/strong> \u2013 The new checkbox to \u201cEnforce renewal rules,\u201d when selected, applies renewal rules to INN-Reach materials based on library policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Support for MARC 856 field $g<\/strong> \u2013 Sierra now includes support for the 856 tag subfield $g \u2013 Persistent identifier to be included when using record display options DISPLAY_856 and DISPLAY_CHECKIN_ 856 and the URL Checker.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Sierra Web improvements<\/strong> \u2013 A new option in the Admin Corner menu \u201cW &gt; Restart Sierra Web\u201d lets administrative users restart Sierra Web. As part of the Sierra 6.1 upgrade process, if a library\u2019s user limit is set to fewer than 60 licenses, the number of allowed licenses will be increased to the default of 60.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is a selection of a long list of features and fixes in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/sierra-ils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra 6.1<\/a>. See the full list of changes in this version in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iii.rightanswers.com\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=231129113108590\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sierra 6.1 Release Notes<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/iii.rightanswers.com\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=231129154312940\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Encore 6.1 Release Notes<\/a>\u00a0(login required).<\/p>\n<p>Innovative is hosting a webinar about the latest in Sierra 6.1 on <a href=\"https:\/\/go.iii.com\/WBN-2024-01-25Sierra6.1_LP-Registration.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thursday, January 25, 2024. 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