{"id":34166,"date":"2025-03-24T15:25:40","date_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:25:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=34166"},"modified":"2025-03-24T15:25:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T19:25:40","slug":"insights-from-iug-2025-executive-leadership-panel","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/insights-from-iug-2025-executive-leadership-panel\/","title":{"rendered":"Insights from IUG 2025 Executive Leadership Panel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Executive Leadership Panel took place at IUG 2025 where Innovative Executives held a dynamic Q&amp;A session with IUG attendees. The discussion reinforced our commitment to libraries, innovation, and the continuous evolution of both Sierra and Polaris.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Lester Owencroft, Vice President, Product Marketing opened the session by saying: &#8220;You can rest assured that we&#8217;re 100% committed to the development and support of both Polaris and Sierra.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tom Jacobson, Vice President, Product Management added to that: &#8220;We are committed to further developing Sierra and Polaris\u2014you can see our commitment in Mobile Worklists, for example.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">During the session, an audience member highlighted the importance of standing up for libraries, recognizing the courage it takes to advocate for the industry.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Yariv Kursh, Senior Vice President, General Manager: <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;Thank you for that comment. In times like these, when we see what is happening, we simply care too much about the industry to stay silent. A third of our company is made up of librarians, and it was clear to us that we needed to take action.&#8221;<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When Kursh asked attendees why they come to IUG, their responses highlighted the value of this community:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;You guys listen to us, take our feedback to the back office, and develop exactly what we need.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;One of the biggest advantages of this conference is hearing directly from Innovative staff. You listen, people share what they\u2019re doing, and we can ask questions to tailor solutions to our library\u2019s needs.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8220;I hear a great idea, and I figure out how to scale it with your staff in one-on-one connections. This is why I keep coming to IUG.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This engagement is what makes IUG so impactful. Thank you to all who shared their voices! Kursh emphasized Vega as the answer and left attendees with a simple but powerful message: &#8220;Let us help you.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Beyond technology, IUG 2025 was about <\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">community<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2014a space for sharing insights, learning from peers, and shaping the next chapter of library services together. The energy and passion of library professionals continue to inspire, and we are grateful for the meaningful conversations and feedback that will help drive future innovations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As we move forward, the ideas and discussions from IUG 2025 will continue to shape the roadmap ahead. Thank you to all who attended, contributed, and engaged. Until next year!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Want to stay updated on what\u2019s next?<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Follow us on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/i\/flow\/login?redirect_after_login=%2Fiii_Innovative\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">X<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/InnovativeInterfaces\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"none\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/innovative-interfaces\/posts\/?feedView=all\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">LinkedIn<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> as we continue building solutions that empower libraries and their communities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;335559738&quot;:240,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The IUG 2025 Executive Leadership Panel reinforced Innovative&#8217;s commitment to libraries, Sierra, Polaris, and community-driven innovation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":34167,"template":"","categories":[472],"tags":[28,20,30,400],"class_list":["post-34166","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","tag-iug","tag-polaris","tag-sierra","tag-vega"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - 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