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Insert/Update Location Codes from a CSV file
Develop a utility to add new location codes to the so-called Branches table using a CSV file as input. Optionally permit updates (overlays) of existing location code entries so that the branch_code_num, name and/or is_public columns may be reassigned values in this way.
Our library has very granular location codes which describe branch (or collection subset of a branch such as a display area), audience, format and genre, loosely speaking. This amounts to 220-250 location codes per branch (or collection subset). We currently have over 5,000 distinct location codes in our Sierra database, and every time a new branch is…
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2038 issue
We use the patron's 18th birthday as their youth card expiration date. Due to the Year 2038 issue we have been unable to add the correct date for several years now. We would really like to be able to have (any/all) date fields updated so we can begin to record accurate future dates again.
28 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Add search functionality to scoping rule function
As a consortium, our system has hundreds of location codes. We appreciate the new functionality to add locations to scopes ourselves, but it is cumbersome to scroll through the list of hundreds of branch entries each time to find the code you need to add. It would be helpful if there was search functionality, where you can type in the code, and it brings up the corresponding entry in the branches list for you to select.
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Create Granular Permissions for Editing Permissions for Select Group of Users
We would like to see more granulated permissions for user administration, especially with assigned permissions, settings, options, workflows, etc.
We would like the ability to assign a particular group of user accounts (e.g., circ student employees) to a specific admin (e.g., head of circulation) without assigning ALL system administration. It would be helpful for troubleshooting and having this department be able to assign macros, specific permissions, and print settings to different accounts.
Ideally, this "group admin" would have the ability to edit settings on accounts for options, settings, and workflows. It would be great if they could clone and create…
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abultman@naperville-lib.org
ILL items- In Transit status and print transit slips
We have three branches and our ILL department is located at one of the branches. We would like the ILL module to change the status to "In-Transit" instead of "Ready for Pickup" and print a transit slip when the items are being sent to two other branches.1 vote -
When receiving items, limit search results to orders available for receipt
It would be nice if there was a setting in the Receiving function to limit your search to only items available to be received. We search by PO and have to wade through loads of items already received and billed. This was available years and years ago on the old Horizon system.
13 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Options Group setting for showing Last Patron
In a consortial setting we have some libraries that would like to avoid showing last patron data for a item in an attempt to avoid retaining data that could be used to breach a patron's privacy.
13 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Improve server security by supporting Apache module mod_security
With the increase in bot attacks causing DOSS downtime, it is important to be on top of server security. The Apache module "modsecurity" has been around for over 20 years and there is an active community creating rules (https://coreruleset.org/) to block bot attacks. I think that Innovative should include modsecurity in their Apache build and actively support or provide the option to its customers to include rules to increase server security.
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Include periodical issue information in overdue notices
We had a patron complaint that the email notices do not include magazine issue information, only the main title. The notices also do not include item barcodes, so there isn't any data to match against a specific issue. Could information from the Issue field in the item record be displayed in overdue notices?
13 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Refund Functionality in Sierra
Currently, Sierra does not provide built-in functionality for processing or tracking refunds. While the system records partial payments that result in credits (displayed as negative fines) and waivers applied by staff (visible in Fines Paid), there is no equivalent workflow or tracking for refunds.
We request the addition of a refund tracking feature within the patron record, ensuring that staff can see when a refund has been issued. Specifically, we propose:
A clear refund indicator in the patron record.
A display of refund amounts including payment method in the Fines tab, similar to how fines and waivers are shown.
An…12 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Abililty for Sierra's NCIP responder to be able to parse ISBNs
Right now NCIP for Symphony, Voyager, Polaris, Koha and Evergreen all accept ISBNs, but Sierra's does not.
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Deposit Functionality
Ability for patron to add money to their Sierra patron account (via self-check) to pay for future fines, fees, and printing. We are looking to go mostly cashless, but some patrons aren't able to get credit cards (like our young patrons here after school). Our self-check machine takes cash, which would allow patrons to print and pay fees/fines with cash, even if the staff doesn't have a cash register.
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Allow for Customization of Fields Included in Expanded Display of Patron Records
I recently learned that the fields included in the Expanded Display for patron records (when you rollover/click the i next to the record) are hard coded.
I found this unfortunate, because what's shown in the Expanded Display differs depending on where you're viewing it, which in the case of patron records is either going to be in the Search/Find a Patron view or the Check Out mode view.
Examples of where I see room for improvement here:
1) When I search for a patron by name & come up with dozens of people with the same name, an identifier like…
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When placing hold in Search/Holds function, after typing patron's name, include patron i (info) button to help verify account
PROBLEM: When I search for an item via F3 Search/Holds, after finding the desired item and clicking to place the hold, a popup screen appears called "Search for patron." If I don't have the library card number but instead type in a name, and there is only one matching result, there is no way to preview whether that patron account is truly the correct one or not. Plus, for libraries with multiple branches, it is helpful to see the preferred pickup location.
SUGGESTED SOLUTION: in other areas/screens, there is a small i (info) button that one can hover their cursor…
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Add multiple items to a review file from the Item Summary page
It's great to be able to add a single item to a review file from the item record page. It would be even better if we could add multiple items from the item summary page.
15 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Add ability to suppress a subfield in the 1xx
Add the ability to suppress subfield 1 in the 1xx field so it will not show in Sierra. This way it can be unsuppressed when the library starts using linked data.
18 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Support SRU (Search/Retrieve by URL) in addition to Z39.50
Sierra supports Z39.50 but not SRU. Remote search and import/overlay of records from SRU-only sources seems to be increasingly important. We have begun to encounter potential partners who are no longer able to offer Z39.50 access because their systems only support SRU; likewise, we would like to be able to offer SRU ourselves to maximize interoperability.
GPL-licensed software is available to add SRU support to Z39.50-capable systems such as Sierra (for example, CQL-Java, yazproxy and metaproxy):
https://www.loc.gov/standards/sru/
https://www.indexdata.com/resources/software/cql-java/
https://www.indexdata.com/resources/software/yazproxy/
https://www.indexdata.com/resources/software/metaproxy/3 votes -
Inter-library loan
We use forms in Sierra for inter-library loans. We have, however, found that some users are too quick in submitting requests. I think it would be a good idea for ILL forms in Sierra to have additional functionality to slow user behaviour down and to allow for more accurate ILL requests:
- We have ILL conditions included as text below our ILL forms that would be better served as check boxes in the form e.g., "I understand I am responsible for copyright"; "I understand I am responsible for any replacement or repair fines".
- I also think if we could make certain…
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Allow changing of hard coded "collection agency" wording
We would like to change the wording on our bills to patrons for long-overdue items from “COLECTIONS AGENCY REPORT CHARGE” to “MATERIALS RECOVERY SERVICE CHARGE,” but this is hard-coded. We use Unique Management, who describes themselves as a materials recovery service, and we try hard to always use that wording and not say "collection" or "collection agency." Some patrons have become alarmed by seeing "collection agency" on our bills for long-overdue items and in their accounts.
13 votesThe product team will review this idea for consideration for a future release.
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Block particular bib records from running through a Headings Report, by use of a suppression code
Considerable time would be saved if bib records suppressed from public display (by way of a suppression code) were not included in the Headings Report. These bib records are typically from electronic sets or batches that amount to hundreds of records, some with several headings for each record.
2 votes
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