One Unified Application

Sierra supports multiple workflows — Circulation, Cataloging, Acquisitions, eResource Management, and more — within one interface to easily manage all of your library’s day-to-day activities and special initiatives, saving time for attending to the human side of library work.

Each staff member can have a customized Sierra experience, with workflow elements configured to appear or be hidden in the interface according to your needs. That may mean only Circulation elements appear for one staff member, and another has access to Acquisitions and Cataloging elements.

We surveyed Sierra customers about their experiences

60%

agree that Sierra is a leading library services platform

60%

decrease in reporting time

75%

decrease in software expenses

RESTful APIs

Sierra APIs offer access to data in your Sierra system to patron self-service functions and third-party solutions, including real-time status information.

Access to Sierra APIs includes full documentation and a sandbox for testing. Whether it’s patron self-checkout, finance applications, or sharing data, Sierra is open and ready to connect.

 

Better than any other ILS I have used.

Associate Director
Cultural Institution

RESTful APIs

Sierra APIs offer access to data in your Sierra system to patron self-service functions and third-party solutions, including real-time status information.

Access to Sierra APIs includes full documentation and a sandbox for testing. Whether it’s patron self-checkout, finance applications, or sharing data, Sierra is open and ready to connect.

 

Better than any other ILS I have used.

Associate Director
Cultural Institution

Sierra on the Go

Sierra Web offers Sierra functions in a web interface that can be accessed on a laptop or tablet, from the stacks or a home workstation.

The Mobile Worklists staff application lets Sierra staff access worklists, pick lists, inventory, basic circulation and more from a phone, tablet, or other mobile device.

The Innovative Mobile patron application for iOS and Android gives patrons access to your library’s catalog, patron accounts, and even optional self-checkout and check-in functionality.

Sierra on the Go

Sierra Web offers Sierra functions in a web interface that can be accessed on a laptop or tablet, from the stacks or a home workstation.

The Mobile Worklists staff application lets Sierra staff access worklists, pick lists, inventory, basic circulation and more from a phone, tablet, or other mobile device.

The Innovative Mobile patron application for iOS and Android gives patrons access to your library’s catalog, patron accounts, and even optional self-checkout and check-in functionality.

Modern email notices with LX Starter

LX Starter elevates the standard of patron email communications with a circulation notice tool that features an intuitive web-based interface, complete with a diverse array of templates tailored to various user groups and circulation events.

Available to all Sierra libraries, LX Starter features a drag-and-drop editor for email design and a staff interface that seamlessly integrates with the ILS.

LX Starter also supports library consortia, with the ability to administer access, settings and configuration at the consortium level, while continuing to allow flexibility to each member institution to maintain their own branding and customization.

Modern email notices with LX Starter

LX Starter elevates the standard of patron email communications with a circulation notice tool that features an intuitive web-based interface, complete with a diverse array of templates tailored to various user groups and circulation events.

Available to all Sierra libraries, LX Starter features a drag-and-drop editor for email design and a staff interface that seamlessly integrates with the ILS.

LX Starter also supports library consortia, with the ability to administer access, settings and configuration at the consortium level, while continuing to allow flexibility to each member institution to maintain their own branding and customization.

Cataloging

Manage bibliographic records, check statistics, load metadata

Acquisitions

Manage orders, vouchers and create lists

Circulation

View check-in/out and hold requests

eResource Management

View and manage electronic journals and databases including Open Access content

Serials

Serials and bindery management

Administration

Perform back office tasks, rapid update, global update, delete records

Works with:

  • Vega Discover
  • Encore
  • Decision Center
  • Vega Promote
  • Vega Program
  • Innovative Mobile
  • Mobile Worklists
  • Hosting
  • INN-Reach

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