{"id":33910,"date":"2025-01-29T10:01:47","date_gmt":"2025-01-29T15:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&p=33910"},"modified":"2025-02-20T09:22:16","modified_gmt":"2025-02-20T14:22:16","slug":"innovative-wrapped-2024-top-searches-topics","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/innovative-wrapped-2024-top-searches-topics\/","title":{"rendered":"Innovative Wrapped 2024: Top searches and topics\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we look back at 2024, it was an exciting year for Innovative\u2122 and our library community. We\u2019re celebrating the standout moments of the year by showcasing the most-read articles and resources that had everyone talking. Here\u2019s a look at the topics that were most popular across our website:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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LX STARTER\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Since LX Starter\u2019s launch less than 2 years ago, <\/span>174 <\/span><\/b>Sierra\u2122 and Polaris\u2122 libraries have implemented this groundbreaking, integrative solution to automate and personalize patron email notifications. More than <\/span>25 million<\/span><\/b> emails have been sent to library users through the Library Experience (LX) Starter suite since January 2024. Impressive!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

LX Starter also added support for library consortia in 2024, providing member libraries with tools to create branded email notices while allowing central offices to manage them seamlessly. Developed in collaboration with eight consortia, this solution reflects real-world testing and feedback.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are thinking of adding LX Starter to your library and expanding community reach, remember that it comes at <\/span>no additional cost<\/span><\/b> for Sierra and Polaris libraries and has an easy web-based design interface. You can download the <\/span>LX Starter Fact sheet here<\/span><\/a> or watch our <\/span>LX Starter Webinar<\/span><\/a> on best practices. With over 29,000 searches for LX Starter, improving patron communications is our most popular topic of the year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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POLARIS<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Our customers report spending 70% less time on catalog management and maintenance after implementing Polaris – an incredible testament to Polaris\u2019s ease of use and efficiency. Talk about saving time while delivering excellence! Polaris is powerful, but combined with our <\/span>Vega<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u2122 LX suite, you get access to a wide range of tools all within one single, <\/span>secure <\/span><\/b>ecosystem.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

We understand how essential it is for libraries to stay current, which is why we always make it a priority to showcase and explain every enhancement made to our award-winning ILS. With biannual rollouts, <\/span>Polaris<\/span><\/a> keeps your library equipped with the latest features, and you can explore what\u2019s new by watching our latest <\/span>webinar <\/span><\/b>here<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>reading the release notes<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about Polaris and how it integrates with the Vega LX engagement suite, <\/span>download our portfolio overview<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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SIERRA\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

“Better than any other ILS I have used,\u201d said one Associate Director in our customer survey, so it\u2019s no wonder that our customers have searched for Sierra updates <\/span>19,256 times<\/span><\/b> on our website this year. The latest <\/span>Sierra version 6.3<\/span><\/b> brings us an exciting array of updated features that can be found on our <\/span>Roadmap<\/span><\/b><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sierra is used by many of the largest libraries in the world including <\/span>New York Public Library<\/span><\/a> (New York), Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (Ohio), Tulsa City-County Library System (Oklahoma), San Francisco Public Library (California), Montreal Public Library (Canada), Auckland Libraries (New Zealand), and <\/span>Malmo Stadsbibliotek<\/span><\/a> (Sweden).\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With active development and user-driven enhancements, each Sierra release brings to life new features inspired by your ideas through <\/span>Idea Exchange<\/span><\/b><\/a>, alongside user experience improvements, API extensions, and workflow efficiencies. Your voice drives these updates, making Sierra a platform that evolves with your needs and visions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Want to find out how Sierra can help you increase staff efficiency? Check out our <\/span>brochure <\/span><\/b>here<\/span><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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LIBRARY IQ<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

In <\/span>early 2024<\/span><\/a>, we proudly announced our partnership with Library IQ, and since then, we\u2019ve heard from many libraries interested in this game-changing solution. Library IQ leverages real-time data to deliver actionable insights, empowering libraries to excel in collection management, service development, patron engagement, and strategic planning.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Customers love that Library IQ:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n