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Sierra as Library Services Platform Today and Tomorrow

Next Generation Library Services Platform

Steven NielsenVice President- Strategic AccountsInnovative Interfaces

Introducing

Sierra

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THE LIBRARY IS

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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

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Opportunities for Change

Climateand

Culture

Valuefor

Money

UserExperience

Analytics

Library Staff

Experience

SharedResources

Systems Integration

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IntroducingSierra

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Proven Library Workflow Functionality

Power of Open System Architecture

with Integrated Resource Management

with Robust API Librariesand Cloud Optimization

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Foundational Technology

Central Knowledge Base Worklists

External System Connections APIs Cloud Optimized

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Open by Design.

= Open LSP

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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

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Sierra in 2014

• Open Database• PostgreSQL• Sierra APIs• Mobile Worklists App• Patron App – Circulation on mobile

devices

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Making Sierra Data Available Anywhere

Library or 3rd Party

Discovery Interface Bib & Item

Services

Sierra

API

Custom Library Reports

Library Patron

Interface

Holds

Service

MultipleServices

PatronAuthentication

Multiple

ServicesLink with

Campus Systems

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APIs = Sierra Data Anywhere

• Bib & Item Services• Patron Authentication• Holds Services• Fines Payment Services• Custom Library Reports• Integration with

Campus Financials

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Developer Sandbox

• Validate and test APIs• Refine iteratively

based on feedback• Ensure alignment with

real use cases• Gather requirements

for future releases

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Promoting Success: API Developer Community

• API Documentation• Interactive Sandbox

Conceptual Illustration

• Developer Forum• Code Sharing

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API Fully Documented

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With an Interactive Component

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Developers Can Test Queries

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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

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INN-Reach 2014• Inn-Reach: DCB, NCIP pickup location• Seamless interface for Sierra and Millennium

o 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

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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

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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

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More Patron Engagement

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Mobile opportunities for staff?

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More Staff Efficiencies

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Focus on Operations:

Worklists and Workflows

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Working Mobile

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End-to-End Workflows

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Automated & Streamlined Management

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Next Generations Library Services Platforms from Innovative

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