{"id":34592,"date":"2025-06-13T07:32:23","date_gmt":"2025-06-13T11:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=34592"},"modified":"2025-06-13T08:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T12:26:44","slug":"thompson-nicola-regional-library-chooses-sierra-vega-discover-and-mobile","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/thompson-nicola-regional-library-chooses-sierra-vega-discover-and-mobile\/","title":{"rendered":"Thompson-Nicola Regional Library chooses Sierra, Vega Discover and Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Thompson-Nicola Regional Library (TNRL), headquartered in Kamloops, British Columbia, has chosen Innovative, from Clarivate, to power its library services with the award-winning Sierra ILS, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/vega\/discover\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vega Discover<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/vega-mobile\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vega Mobile<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This strategic move enhances TNRL\u2019s ability to deliver seamless, user-focused services while advancing its digital transformation goals.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With a network of 13 libraries, two bookmobiles, and an active presence in remote communities, Thompson-Nicola Regional Library serves a population of over 143,000 across a vast region in British Columbia. TNRL is recognized for its community-first approach, offering innovative programs, digital literacy services, and access to a wide range of resources. Its commitment to accessibility, inclusivity, and patron engagement makes it one of the most progressive regional library systems in Canada.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As part of its continued investment in digital transformation, TNRL selected Vega Discover to modernize and streamline the patron discovery experience. With its dynamic, context-aware search, Vega Discover enables patrons to explore the library\u2019s collections and digital resources through intuitive navigation and engaging content displays. The product\u2019s ability to unify metadata from disparate sources and present it through accessible, mobile-friendly interfaces aligns perfectly with TNRL\u2019s goal of eliminating friction in the discovery process and deepening community engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sierra, known for its powerful workflows, scalability, and flexibility, provides the backbone for TNRL\u2019s operations\u2014from acquisitions and circulation to cataloging and reporting. With Vega Discover seamlessly integrated into Sierra, the library staff will have a more efficient, connected platform to serve their patrons. Vega Mobile further complements the ecosystem by offering patrons a library-branded mobile experience to manage accounts, discover content, and stay connected to their community.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Vega Discover is a discovery platform designed to unify the patron experience across formats, services, and touchpoints. Through linked data, dynamic carousels, and personalized browsing, Vega Discover transforms the traditional catalog into a vibrant, user-centered portal. Together with Vega Mobile and other products in the Vega LX suite, libraries can offer a more engaging and inclusive service experience.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To learn more about the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/sierra-ils\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sierra ILS<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> and Vega LX, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/request-a-demo\/?utm_source=blog\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">request a demo here<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TNRL partners with Clarivate to enhance digital services and patron engagement. 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