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1. Sierra 6.5 - Expand the 1,000 location code capacity of Locations Served (portloca) groups

   I currently have a need for a Locations Served group which can accommodate 1,245 location codes. The limit imposed by Admin Corner is 1,000 location codes, and per case #08077395, Support asserts that Sierra will not support more than 1,000 location codes per Locations Served (so it's not simply a limit of the Admin Corner interface).

   Increasing this limit will potentially lead to a modest increase in memory consumption by any and all circulation processes which hold these Locations Served tables in memory, but do we really need to be concerned about Kilobytes of RAM in 2025? Other Sierra configuration tables have had their capacity extended over the past several years, so precedent exists.

   For anyone about to pose the question, No, configuring it as a Locations NOT Served group of codes will not work in this case. Thanks anyway for the thought.

   I currently have a need for a Locations Served group which can accommodate 1,245 location codes. The limit imposed by Admin Corner is 1,000 location codes, and per case #08077395, Support asserts that Sierra will not support more than 1,000 location codes per Locations Served (so it's not simply a limit of the Admin Corner interface).

   Increasing this limit will potentially lead to a modest increase in memory consumption by any and all circulation processes which hold these Locations Served tables in memory, but do we really need to be concerned about Kilobytes of RAM in 2025? Other Sierra configuration… more

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   This feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).

2. Sierra 6.7 - Ability 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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   This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

3. Sierra 6.7 - Create RestAPI with a Patron Validate role that updates the “last circ activity date” in patron record

   Our library wants to provide the patron validate role to our vendors.
   But, we do not want to give the vendors any read or write roles.

   We do this now with several vendors, but the authentication does not update the "last circ activity" field in the patron record.

   Is it possible to add a new permission that would only allow authentication but update the "last circ activity" field in the patron record.

   Why add this feature?
   Our library purges patron that don't circulate for X number of years. We don't want to delete patrons that are actively using our eVendor content.
   We want to give our eVendors as little read/write permissions as possible.

   Thank you.

   Our library wants to provide the patron validate role to our vendors.
   But, we do not want to give the vendors any read or write roles.

   We do this now with several vendors, but the authentication does not update the "last circ activity" field in the patron record.

   Is it possible to add a new permission that would only allow authentication but update the "last circ activity" field in the patron record.

   Why add this feature?
   Our library purges patron that don't circulate for X number of years. We don't want to delete patrons that are actively using our eVendor… more

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   This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

4. Sierra 6.7 - Ability to "Rebrand" Teleforms in the SDA

   To view a customer's recent history of telephone notifications, from their record, staff currently navigate from View - Teleforms. We haven't used Teleforms as a product since 2017, & it's a little confusing to have to explain to staff the connection between this, i-tiva, IPA, Vega Interact, or whatever other products might be in play.

   We'd like to see the ability to rename Teleforms to whatever the locally used product might be, or even something generic, like Telephone Notification History.

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   This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

5. Sierra 6.7 - Automatic SSL Certificate Renewal

   Keeping our systems secure with SSL certificates is essential. Certificates need to be renewed and there is a service commitment to handle this process. But there is a better way. SSL providers can be setup to automatically renew and deliver an updated SSL certificate to our systems when their expiration time approaches.

   This idea is for Innovative to support software-only site with setting up an automatic SSL renewal process thereby keeping our systems safe from expiring certificates and making the process worry-free.

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   This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

6. Sierra 6.5 - Send To - Delete Records

   Sierra 6.3 saw the introduction of a feature that allows users to select a file in Create Lists mode & then, from the Tools - Send To menu, direct that file to either Global or Rapid Update, eliminating the need to navigate to those functions & then find & select that file.

   I would like to see the same introduced, but for the Delete Records function.

   Doing so would similarly streamline the workflow when doing record purges in Sierra.

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   This feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).

7. Sierra 6.6 - Ability to view history for item and volume records.

   It would be helpful for us to have access to the history of item and volume records, including details of their creation and any subsequent edits. This would improve our ability to track changes and ensure accountability if any issues come up.

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   Sierra 6.6 was released on May 11, 2026

8. Sierra 6.7 - Passing the UPC Code

   When an item lacks an ISBN in the 020 field (DVDs and CDs only generally have UPCs in the 024 field) the cover image is very much hit or miss. Syndetics has been contacted, however, it appears that Sierra needs to "pass the UPC code” in order for this to work. This addition would be helpful.

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   This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

9. Sierra 6.5 - Integrate with IMMS for placement information

   Intergrating Sierra with IMMS, Sierra does not show the placement information from IMMS on item records. In particular, when the items are stored in chaotic placements such as hold shelves. This means that looking for an item on a hold shelf or other chaotic type location in Sierra, the user has to copy the barcode from Sierra to IMMS to pin point it's known location.

   With further integration, it would be great to see placement information in Sierra to assist staff with helping customers find items on hold shelves in particular.

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   This feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).

10. Sierra 6.7 - Include Individual Item Costs in Overdue Notices

    Make it an option to also include the item cost in the overdue notice as well (incentive to return!).

    In our date due slips (JasperSoft) we include the cost of each item and a total cost to show what the patron saved by using the library vs. buying.

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    This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

11. Sierra 6.7 - Validate tickler date field to prevent miltickle failures

    When a tickler has invalid data in the "Date (YYYYMMDD)" field, Sierra's nightly tickler process will fail and any ticklers on order records not already processed will not be sent. This failure will keep happening every night until the problem is discovered.

    For example, dates entered with dashes separating the elements ("YYYY-MM-DD") or with additional characters following the date ("YYYYMMDD - Note text here") will cause this kind of failure.

    In the absence of an easy way to search for invalid data in the tickler date field (e.g., Create Lists), it would be very desirable for Sierra to validate user input to ensure that invalid tickler dates cannot be entered in the first place. This would prevent such failures before they can happen.

    When a tickler has invalid data in the "Date (YYYYMMDD)" field, Sierra's nightly tickler process will fail and any ticklers on order records not already processed will not be sent. This failure will keep happening every night until the problem is discovered.

    For example, dates entered with dashes separating the elements ("YYYY-MM-DD") or with additional characters following the date ("YYYYMMDD - Note text here") will cause this kind of failure.

    In the absence of an easy way to search for invalid data in the tickler date field (e.g., Create Lists), it would be very desirable for Sierra to validate user… more

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    This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

12. Sierra 6.7 - Fix truncated Z39.50 server names in SDA

    Z39.50 database display names are limited to 50 characters in Admin Corner, but the contents of this field is truncated (at some length < 50) when displayed in the "Selected Databases" dialog in Sierra.

    The 50 char limit may seem generous, but for multilingual organizations (and/or multilingual databases or those that just have long names!) it can already be a challenge to abbreviate the database name in each language to fit while still retaining sufficient information. Truncation of this field further reduces the functional length of the database name.

    As-is, the "Selected Databases" dialog can be dragged wider by the user, so displaying the full 50 characters already available in this field may be a viable solution so that the full name can be read if desired. Ideally, the dialog would be wide enough for the full field to be displayed without user intervention.

    Z39.50 database display names are limited to 50 characters in Admin Corner, but the contents of this field is truncated (at some length < 50) when displayed in the "Selected Databases" dialog in Sierra.

    The 50 char limit may seem generous, but for multilingual organizations (and/or multilingual databases or those that just have long names!) it can already be a challenge to abbreviate the database name in each language to fit while still retaining sufficient information. Truncation of this field further reduces the functional length of the database name.

    As-is, the "Selected Databases" dialog can be dragged wider by the… more

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    This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

13. Sierra 6.5 - Ability to update inventory date from "checkin no patron" function

    We are needing a way to update the inventory date field when an item is checked-in using the "checkin no patron" function.
    When an item that is already in "-" available status, and you check-in the item, there is no field in the item record that records the date of this transaction. We are wanting a checkbox on the screen in that function that when checked, will update the item inventory date so that we can then see the last time that item was scanned.
    This will help us with our inventory projects, as we do a full scan of our collection every year over the course of a month, but can only tell the item was scanned if something in that item record changed, not that the item was scanned for inventory purposes.
    We tried to just use internal use count field, and then update the inventory date in create lists, however, when we do scan items that are on the shelf and need the status adjusted, it is easy to miss the status on the "internal use count" screen as it is not a pop up, and then we have to flip to the "check-in no patron" function anyway to update that record. The volume of items we scan prohibits flipping screens all the time.

    We are needing a way to update the inventory date field when an item is checked-in using the "checkin no patron" function.
    When an item that is already in "-" available status, and you check-in the item, there is no field in the item record that records the date of this transaction. We are wanting a checkbox on the screen in that function that when checked, will update the item inventory date so that we can then see the last time that item was scanned.
    This will help us with our inventory projects, as we do a full scan of… more

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    This feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).

14. Sierra 6.5 - Penalty points for patrons who reserve books and then don't pick them up at the library

    Currently, on Sierra it is possible to block patrons based on overdue penalty points (OD PENALTY) when they check in or renew overdue items. This is done with the patron fixed field OD PENALTY. The system calculates the penalty points that have to be added to the patron record and when a patron exceeds the maximum number of penalty points allowed by the library, the patron is blocked. More info at https://documentation.iii.com/sierrahelp/Default.htm#sgcir/sgcir_fine_penaltypoints.html

    THis feature is very useful. Wouldn't it be a good idea to be able to apply a similar strategy for patrons that request a hold on a bib/item and afterwards do not show up in the library to pick it. Preparing the items in the holdshelf, and also sending the item from one branch to the other in case an ILL is needed, represents work, time and costs to the organization. It should exist a way to apply penalty points to patrons in those cases.

    Currently, on Sierra it is possible to block patrons based on overdue penalty points (OD PENALTY) when they check in or renew overdue items. This is done with the patron fixed field OD PENALTY. The system calculates the penalty points that have to be added to the patron record and when a patron exceeds the maximum number of penalty points allowed by the library, the patron is blocked. More info at https://documentation.iii.com/sierrahelp/Default.htm#sgcir/sgcir_fine_penaltypoints.html

    THis feature is very useful. Wouldn't it be a good idea to be able to apply a similar strategy for patrons that request a hold on a bib/item… more

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    This feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).

15. Sierra 6.7 - Update print templates to support current release of Jaspersoft Studio.

    The ability to create custom print templates is an essential component of many parts of the system. LX Starter is a viable replacement for the templates used for notices but not for the printing of things like due slips, spine labels, and hold slips that must remain within the SDA to support daily workflows.

    Print templates are designed in a third party software called Jaspersoft Studio, but Sierra's documentation lists version 6.0 as being the last supported version of that software. However, that version is roughly 10 years old and the installer only seems to exist as an old link hiding in CSDirect. The software is now up to version 6.21. It is essential to the continued functioning of Sierra that this software remains compatible. All template data libraries must be updated to keep current with the software they rely on.

    The ability to create custom print templates is an essential component of many parts of the system. LX Starter is a viable replacement for the templates used for notices but not for the printing of things like due slips, spine labels, and hold slips that must remain within the SDA to support daily workflows.

    Print templates are designed in a third party software called Jaspersoft Studio, but Sierra's documentation lists version 6.0 as being the last supported version of that software. However, that version is roughly 10 years old and the installer only seems to exist as an old link… more

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    This idea has been implemented in the Sierra November 2026 Release (v6.7).

16. Sierra 6.3 - Create a Review File endpoint

    Idea Description
    This idea is based in part on one submitted back in 2019 by Andy Helck.  Create an endpoint that will provide the list of records included in a specified review file from Create Lists.  I essentially envision this as the API version of the bool_set SQL table.

    Idea Value
    This would provide outside systems the means of retrieving lists of titles that staff maintain within create lists and can provide a means for services to access data without having to work out how to create Json queries.

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    Implemented in Sierra 6.3

17. Sierra 6.3 - Make URL report useful and launch URLs correctly

    Idea Description
    Fix the URL Checker "print" option to email, which can be useful to embed URLs and forward them to work on offline, but the columns on the report break the URLs and the report is useless since the full URL is forced to break based on a fixed pre-determined length of column.  This would help both interactive / custom reports as well as a larger report of the list of errors. In example provided, anything not underlined in "blue" that wraps to a second line is a broken URL that will not launch.  

    Idea Value
    Value is high for checking electronic material in an electronic age in an electronic catalog.

    Idea Description
    Fix the URL Checker "print" option to email, which can be useful to embed URLs and forward them to work on offline, but the columns on the report break the URLs and the report is useless since the full URL is forced to break based on a fixed pre-determined length of column.  This would help both interactive / custom reports as well as a larger report of the list of errors. In example provided, anything not underlined in "blue" that wraps to a second line is a broken URL that will not launch.  

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    Value is high… more

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    Implemented in Sierra 6.3

18. Sierra 6.3 - Clear Jarcache files upon first run of the SDA after an upgrade

    Idea Description
    
    Automatically clear the jarcache directory in the Sierra Desktop App installation files after an upgrade or provide an option in the SDA settings to enable this.

    Idea Value
    
    The jarcache directory is updated the first time the SDA is launched after a Sierra upgrade.  After several upgrades the directory becomes bloated with old .jar files. It makes sense for the jarcache directory to be cleared as part of the first launch of the SDA post upgrade. This will ensure a fresh set of jar files.

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    Implemented in Sierra 6.3

19. Sierra 6.3 - Create Lists to Global Update/Rapid Update button

    As a library worker using the Sierra staff client, when I have a review file open or selected, I want some navigation that will take me directly to Global/Rapid Update to work on that review file.

    Idea Value
    I am constantly creating review files then editing them in Global or Rapid Update. This is a big part of my job. I don't know how many times I've gotten to Global/Rapid Update and I can't remember the number of the list I'm working on. It would be great to have navigation in Create Lists that would take me directly to Global/Rapid Update with that list selected to update.

    As a library worker using the Sierra staff client, when I have a review file open or selected, I want some navigation that will take me directly to Global/Rapid Update to work on that review file.

    Idea Value
    I am constantly creating review files then editing them in Global or Rapid Update. This is a big part of my job. I don't know how many times I've gotten to Global/Rapid Update and I can't remember the number of the list I'm working on. It would be great to have navigation in Create Lists that would take me directly to Global/Rapid… more

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    Implemented in Sierra 6.3

20. Sierra 6.3 - Add record to list

    Idea Description
    
    Currently within create lists there is a option to add records to a list that can be accessed when viewing the contents of a review file.  This opens a search window where you can then pull up a record and add to the review file once you've found what you're looking for.

    It'd be nice to open up this function and make it accessible outside of Create Lists such that from any record you can click on an "add to list button", which would bring up a window of existing review files of the relevant record type and let you add the record(s) from there.  

    Idea Value
    
    This workflow would allow Sierra to function in a fashion that staff are much more accustomed to from working with various vendor websites and broaden the ability to use this otherwise somewhat hidden feature of the system.

    Idea Description
    
    Currently within create lists there is a option to add records to a list that can be accessed when viewing the contents of a review file.  This opens a search window where you can then pull up a record and add to the review file once you've found what you're looking for.

    It'd be nice to open up this function and make it accessible outside of Create Lists such that from any record you can click on an "add to list button", which would bring up a window of existing review files of the relevant record type and… more

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    Implemented in Sierra 6.3