Library Technology Guides

Allen County Public Library Enhances Patron Experience with Polaris, Vega Discover, and Mobile Worklists. Innovative, part of Clarivate, welcomed Allen County Public Library to the Polaris and Vega family. After careful evaluation, ACPL selected Polaris ILS, Vega Discover Premium, and Innovative Mobile Worklists, ensuring a cohesive and engaging library experience for patrons and staff alike. By integrating these solutions, ACPL will benefit from: [Full Announcement].

Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library embraces innovation and selects Polaris. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library in Southern Arizona has decided to extend their more than 20-year relationship with Innovative to implement Polaris and Vega Discover as their next library software solution.   [Full Announcement].

Chicago Public Library selects LibraryIQ. Chicago Public Library has been using Innovative products for many years now. Its team worked hard to provide detailed information about the power of analytics and the library has therefore decided to add LibraryIQ to their existing Polaris subscription to enhance their analytics and collection development. [Full Announcement].

Bozeman Public Library launches Blackstone Unlimited Audio: A breakthrough in library audiobook access. Blackstone Publishing proudly announces that Bozeman Public Library has launched Blackstone Unlimited Audio. Boasting the Largest Always-Available Collection of Adult and Children's downloadable audiobooks, Blackstone Unlimited Audio offers over 7000 titles, with a commitment to continuously expanding its offerings. [Full Announcement].

Edmonton Public Library will be first Canadian library to implement IMMS. Edmonton Public Library, Lyngsoe Systems Library Solutions, and SirsiDynix announced at the Ontario Library Association Super Conference yesterday a partnership that will significantly improve access to library materials for Edmontonians. Through this collaboration, EPL will be the first Canadian library to implement LSLS' Intelligent Material Management System, working in conjunction with SirsiDynix's Symphony Integrated Library System. This implementation will enhance customer service and library operations and expand the global community of libraries benefiting from IMMS. [Full Announcement].

Long Beach Public Library chooses Polaris and Vega Discover. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that our trusted partner over the years Long Beach Public Library has selected the Polaris ILS to replace their current Sierra system and has added Vega Discover as their new discovery layer. [Full Announcement].

Northern Onondaga Public Library chooses Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced today that Northern Onondaga Public Library has selected the Patron Point platform to enhance their communication and outreach protocols. [Full Announcement].

Wheaton Public Library (IL) launches MessageBee from Unique. Unique Library announced the addition of MessageBee for Wheaton Public Library this week. Patrons will receive notifications from the library via email and SMS notifications, creating a new channel for their patrons. Unique and Wheaton Public Library have collaborated for over four years already, with Wheaton investing in Material Recovery and Data Services since 2020 and March of this year, respectively. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces November 2024 Community Giveback Winner. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The November 2024 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, the Whitewood Public Library in Whitewood, South Dakota [Full Announcement].

Stockholm Public Library and Systematic pioneer the future of library services. In the heart of Stockholm, an invisible revolution is underway at the iconic city library and its 40 branches. A 20-year-old IT system is about to be replaced with a new, innovative library system combining the Danish-developed Library Management system Cicero from Systematic with the Intelligent Material Management System (IMMS) from Danish Lyngsoe Systems. The new joint solution will redefine the library experience for users and staff alike. [Full Announcement].

Friendswood Library launches Polaris, Vega Discover and Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Friendswood Public Library in Friendswood, Texas have launched Polaris as their new Integrated Library System, Vega Discover as their new discovery layer, and Vega Program for event and room booking management. [Full Announcement].

Friendswood Library launches Polaris, Vega Discover and Vega Program. Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that Friendswood Public Library in Friendswood, Texas have launched Polaris as their new Integrated Library System, Vega Discover as their new discovery layer, and Vega Program for event and room booking management. [Full Announcement].

Arcadia Public Library (CA) launches MessageBee from Unique. Unique Library announced the addition of MessageBee for Arcadia Public Library this week. Patrons will receive notifications from the library via email and SMS notifications, creating a new channel for their patrons. Unique has served Arcadia Public Library for nearly 20 years already, thanks to a longstanding material recovery partnership between the two organizations. Arcadia Public Library has a rich history, having been founded in 1913 as a branch of the LA County Library, with its current location opening in 1961. [Full Announcement].

Public Libraries in Maine and Massachusetts implement Springshare's Patron Point. Springshare announced that Scarborough Public Library and Thomas Crane Public Library have selected the Patron Point engagement platform to enhance their communication and outreach efforts. [Full Announcement].

Systematic wins important contract for new library system in Sweden. The Danish software company takes another big step into the European library market after winning a tender worth SEK 100 million for Stockholm Public Library. With the contract, Systematic takes another big bite of the Scandinavian market. The customer list already includes all Danish public and school libraries, Oslo's main library Deichman Bjørvika and its 22 branches, as well as close to 100 other Norwegian municipalities. [Full Announcement].

Warren-Trumbull County Public Library goes live on TIND Digital Archive. The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library has gone live on TIND Digital Archive. Migrating from the open-source platform Omeka, W-TCPL joins a growing group of public libraries choosing TIND DA for its user-friendly interface, modern design, and robust support for diverse content types. [Full Announcement].

Hampton Public Library (VA) launches MessageBee SMS, Phone, and Email service from Unique Management. Unique Library announced the addition of a full suite of MessageBee patron engagement platform for Hampton Public Library in the Commonwealth of Virginia this week. Patrons will receive 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications, attractive transactional and promotional newsletter-style emails, as well as access to phone notifications. [Full Announcement].

Cedar Park Public Library (TX) launches Call Handling from Unique. Unique Library announced the launch of call handling for Cedar Park Public Library this week. The service offers an innovative way for patrons to interact with the library without tying up staff with inquiries, while enhancing the patron experience. The Austin, Texas area library is a new client to Unique. [Full Announcement].

Corvallis-Benton County Public Library (OR) launches MessageBee SMS, Phone, and Email service from Unique Management. Unique Library announced the addition of a full suite of MessageBee patron engagement platform for Corvallis-Benton County Public Library this week. Patrons will receive 10-DLC compliant SMS notifications, attractive transactional and promotional newsletter-style emails, as well as access to phone notifications in both English and Spanish. [Full Announcement].

ByWater Solutions announces September 2024 Community Giveback Winner. ByWater Solutions announced the September 2024 winner of the ByWater Community Giveback, the Red Bud Public Library library in Illinois. Each month, ByWater Solutions selects one library to be awarded $500. These funds are meant to support libraries and their communities and fill gaps in funding to further library goals. The funds will be used to support the creation of a sensory/calming area for children with autism and/or other special needs. [Full Announcement].