{"id":33896,"date":"2025-01-24T11:54:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-24T16:54:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=33896"},"modified":"2025-01-24T11:54:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T16:54:09","slug":"sierra-6-3-revolutionizing-library-operations-with-enhanced-security-and-advanced-sms-integrations","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/sierra-6-3-revolutionizing-library-operations-with-enhanced-security-and-advanced-sms-integrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Sierra 6.3: Revolutionizing Library Operations with Enhanced Security and Advanced SMS Integrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovative\u2122, Part of Clarivate\u2122<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is thrilled to announce the release of <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra\u2122\u00a06.3 <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with updated SMS integrations, a new Load Table editing platform, and additional enhancements driven by Sierra users. This latest update to the Sierra integrated library system streamlines library operations, adds new permissions for staff, enhances security policy and many more.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, trusted by some of the world\u2019s largest libraries, such as the New York Public Library and Auckland Council Libraries in New Zealand, continues to set the standard for powerful and flexible library management platforms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the release of version 6.3, Sierra builds upon this solid foundation<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> by incorporating user-requested features that were developed collaboratively with the vibrant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.innovativeusers.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">IUG (Innovative Users Group)<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> community alongside streamlined processes and certified support for RedHat and Oracle Linux 9. \u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/community\/idea-exchange\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Idea Exchange<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> a tool leveraged by the <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IUG<\/span><\/b> <b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">community<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for feature voting, continues to play an integral role in shaping Sierra&#8217;s ongoing evolution.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra 6.3 introduces several notable updates<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">including<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:\u202f<\/span><\/h6>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra SMS <\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Integration <\/strong>\u2013 New integration for Sierra libraries to enable the SMS notification service of Innovative Phone Alerts to send patrons text messages about overdue items, available holds, and cancelled holds. IPA SMS for Sierra is currently in beta testing. To utilize this service, an additional subscription is required. For more information, contact your Account Manager.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">New Load Table Editing Platform<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The Sierra staff client now features a new Load Tables function, allowing authorized users to view and edit load tables, export and import files, and modify existing files.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support for Home Pickup Logic via Sierra API<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 The Sierra API now employs the same home pickup rules as Vega Discover, WebPAC and Encore. As a result, patrons are prevented from selecting invalid pickup locations when requesting items from a local library.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Add Record to List Functionality<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Staff users can now add any open record in Sierra to a review file, provided the review file\u2019s status is marked \u2018complete\u2019 and the user has access to it.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Clear JAR Cache Files<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Users now have the ability to clear JAR cache files within the Sierra Desktop App (SDA). This ensures new JAR cache files are downloaded upon the next launch.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"5\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Navigate from Create Lists to Global Update\/Rapid Update<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 A new &#8220;Send To&#8221; option on the Tools menu makes it easier to open the review file in either Global Update or Rapid Update.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"6\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Reduce Time for Patron Record Payment Lock<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 When attempting to access a patron record locked due to a fine payment process, staff members now have the option to clear the lock or wait for it to expire automatically.\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;multilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"7\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Certified RedHat and Oracle Linux 9 Support<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> \u2013 Sierra 6.3 is certified to run on RedHat and Oracle Linux 9, ensuring robust and reliable performance.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additionally, Sierra integrates seamlessly with tools such as LX Starter for email notices, Innovative Phone Alerts, Vega<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2122<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Discover, Summon, Vega<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2122<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Promote, and LibraryIQ.<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra APIs are continually developed and extended, supporting additional integrations with many third-party solutions. <\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For a comprehensive feature list, read the full <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iii.rightanswers.com\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=240513153823823\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sierra 6.3 release notes<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> (login required) on Supportal. If your library uses a hosted Sierra system and is ready to upgrade, complete the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iii.rightanswers.com\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=160125103715462&amp;hypermediatext=null\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sierra Upgrade Request form<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> on Supportal. Please note that starting from Sierra 6.1, Sierra releases are certified to run on Oracle Linux 8, which may require an operating system upgrade. \u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-contrast=\"auto\">Read the full<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/iii.rightanswers.com\/portal\/app\/portlets\/results\/viewsolution.jsp?solutionid=170117111414484\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sierra supported technology matrix<\/span><\/b><\/a><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">on the Supportal.\u202f<\/span><br \/>\n<span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To explore these updates in greater detail, <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">join our upcoming webinar on Sierra 6.3<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Whats New In Sierra 6.3<\/span><\/b><\/h5>\n<h6><span data-contrast=\"auto\">February 20 | 1pm ET<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u202f<\/span><\/h6>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/discover.clarivate.com\/whats_new_in_sierra63?utm_campaign=EM_iii_Whats_New_in_Sierra_63_Retention_Webinar_Feb20_Americas_2025&amp;utm_medium=Owned_Email&amp;utm_source=Eloqua&amp;elqTrackId=6387ab3785a2402f9ab0d89649275310&amp;elq=b53870cc4e934fbc8d1e371502177cca&amp;elqaid=36842&amp;elqat=1&amp;elqCampaignId=&amp;elqak=8AF598E2B2A0F94DEF0BCBAB0A5C821DE00C083BAEF2F9B95916A9153724D79EF7F2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Save Your Spot Now<\/span><\/a><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Finally, to learn more about Sierra, you can visit the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/sierra-ils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">website<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Support Note<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: Hosted users can find information about their server status by clicking <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/status.exlibrisgroup.com\/system_status?id=ssrp&amp;secondaryCall=true&amp;searchValue=Sierra\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b><span data-contrast=\"none\">here<\/span><\/b><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u202f<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Sierra 6.3 release includes Sierra SMS Integration, New Load Table Editing Platform, Support for Home Pickup Logic via Sierra API, and more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":33897,"template":"","categories":[472,51],"tags":[573,30,574,443],"class_list":["post-33896","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-sierra-ils","tag-6-3","tag-sierra","tag-sierra-6-3","tag-sierra-ils"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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