{"id":34641,"date":"2025-06-18T06:15:40","date_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:15:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/?post_type=blog&#038;p=34641"},"modified":"2025-06-18T06:15:40","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T10:15:40","slug":"helen-m-plum-library-renews-partnership-with-innovative","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/whats-new\/helen-m-plum-library-renews-partnership-with-innovative\/","title":{"rendered":"Helen M. Plum Library Renews Partnership with Innovative"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Innovative,<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">from Clarivate, is excited to share that Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District has renewed their contract, continuing a long-time valued partnership<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0 As a dedicated Sierra customer for a decade, the library has consistently demonstrated its commitment to delivering exceptional service and access to their community. This renewal reflects Helen Plum Library\u2019s confidence in Innovative\u2019s technology and support, and we\u2019re proud to continue supporting their mission with reliable, future-ready solutions.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Serving the Lombard, Illinois community since 1927, Helen M. Plum Memorial Public Library District has a rich history of fostering learning, literacy, and connection. In 2023, the library opened a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed to meet the evolving needs of its patrons. With a strong commitment to innovation and service, the library offers a wide range of resources, programs, and technologies that support lifelong learning and community engagement.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As libraries evolve to meet the changing needs of their communities, long-term partnerships like this one highlight the value of reliable, adaptable technology and shared vision.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cHelen Plum Library has been an Innovative customer for over 30 years, using Sierra and its direct predecessors, Millennium and INNOPAC, since 1994. I\u2019m pleased that we are able to continue our partnership, and we\u2019re looking forward to many of the upcoming developments on Sierra\u2019s product roadmap,\u201d said Alex Vancina, Technology &amp; Metadata Services Manager.\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/products\/sierra-ils\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Sierra<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> helps public libraries deliver on their mission by providing a powerful, reliable platform for managing core services like circulation, cataloging, and acquisitions. Its flexibility and integration capabilities allow libraries to adapt to changing community needs, while its intuitive tools free staff to focus on patron engagement. With Sierra, libraries can operate more efficiently and continue to serve as essential hubs for learning, access, and connection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ready to see how Sierra can support your library\u2019s goals? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iii.com\/request-a-demo\/?utm_source=blog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Book a demo today<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Helen Plum Library renews with Innovative, continuing a decade of trusted service with Sierra library technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":10811,"template":"","categories":[472,51],"tags":[30],"class_list":["post-34641","blog","type-blog","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-announcements","category-sierra-ils","tag-sierra"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Helen M. 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