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Bringing it all Together

Sierra as Library Services Platform Today and Tomorrow

Next Generation Library Services Platform

Steven NielsenVice President- Strategic AccountsInnovative Interfaces

Introducing

Sierra


THE LIBRARY IS


Current Technology Landscape

• Shift of library expenses to e-content

• Prevalent use of mobile devices

• Expectation by library users of collaborative tools & recommendations

• Need for easily interconnected systems

• Evolution of librarians’ role

• New workflows


Opportunities for Change

Climateand

Culture

Valuefor

Money

UserExperience

Analytics

Library Staff

Experience

SharedResources

Systems Integration


IntroducingSierra


Proven Library Workflow Functionality

Power of Open System Architecture

with Integrated Resource Management

with Robust API Librariesand Cloud Optimization


Foundational Technology

Central Knowledge Base

Worklists

External System Connections

APIs Cloud Optimized


Open by Design.

= Open LSP


Moving Forward

Innovative ConfidentialNot for Public Distribution

2014First Apps

• Prove technology to market• Foundation for SaaS

2015More Operations

• More library ops solutions• First SaaS stand alone

2016 & BEYONDNew Models

• New products & services• Library all SaaS


Sierra in 2014

• Open Database

• PostgreSQL

• Sierra APIs

• Mobile Worklists App

• Patron App – Circulation on mobile devices


Making Sierra Data Available Anywhere

Library or 3rd Party

Discovery Interface

Bib & ItemServices

Sierra

API

Custom Library Reports

Library Patron

Interface

Holds

Servi

ce

MultipleServices

PatronAuthentication

Multiple

ServicesLink with

Campus Systems


APIs = Sierra Data Anywhere

• Bib & Item Services

• Patron Authentication

• Holds Services

• Fines Payment Services

• Custom Library Reports

• Integration with Campus Financials


Developer Sandbox

• Validate and test APIs

• Refine iteratively based on feedback

• Ensure alignment with real use cases

• Gather requirements for future releases


Promoting Success: API Developer Community

• API Documentation

• Interactive Sandbox

Conceptual Illustration

• Developer Forum

• Code Sharing


API Fully Documented


With an Interactive Component


Developers Can Test Queries


New Partners

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Sierra 2014 Core Enhancements

• COUNTER 4 development for ERM usage statistics

• Fiscal close enhancements

• Create lists and Scheduler enhancements

• View Public Display will link to Encore

• Circulation enhancements - such as staff alert for expiring patron accounts

• Print template enhancements


INN-Reach 2014

• Inn-Reach: DCB, NCIP pickup location

• Seamless interface for Sierra and Millenniumo No need for any batch updates or Double Keying

• Print Management

• NCIP Initiator to support peer-to-peer circulation for multiple Inn-Reach connections

• Inn-Reach enhanced matching

• Enhanced reporting for Inn-Reach libraries - local server lending/borrowing reports


Mobile by Demand.

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Focus on “e” and Self Service

• “e” requires new UI for patron interactions

• “Service first” expectation to match retail and commercial models


Core Features of Self Service

Native mobile app

• Leverage mobile hardware to enhance the user experience

Direct access for users

• Access print & “e” together

• Checkout physical items on mobile device


More Patron Engagement

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Mobile opportunities for staff?


More Staff Efficiencies

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Focus on Operations:

Worklists and Workflows


Working Mobile


End-to-End Workflows


Automated & Streamlined Management


Next Generations Library Services Platforms from Innovative

• Questions

• Thank you!

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