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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.
13 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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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.
11 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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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…29 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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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…
10 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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Sierra 6.2 - Place holds on multiple volumes of a bib record at the same time
Idea Description:
When placing volume level holds, have the ability to select multiple volumes at once instead of having to do each one individually.Idea Value:
Placing multiple volume level holds at the same time will save staff time and help speed up the transaction between staff and patron.Idea Lab: Winner of the It Bugs Me challenge
7 votesThis idea has been included in Sierra 6.2.
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Sierra 6.1 - Add ability to reprint bills
Description:
Libraries will be able to send multiple bill reminders to patrons who have an outstanding balance and to reprint individual bills upon demand.Value:
Makes it easy for libraries to send multiple reminders and track when they were sent.Idea Lab:
The Comeback Challenge winner0 votesThis enhancement was included in Sierra 6.1
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Sierra 6.0 - View patron record from holds screen
Idea Description:
Library staff will be able to right click and view the patron record like you do in an item record checkout history.Idea Value:
It will save staff time when trying to distguish between multiple customers with the same name.Winner of the It Bugs Me challenge
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Sierra 6.0 - Display "Date in Status" in item records
Display the date that an item's status was last updated and make this field available in a SQL view.
Idea Value
We'd like to be able to create reports that show how long an item has been in a certain status so we can take appropriate action (such as deleting long-missing items). Currently, we can only see the last date the record was updated, but the record may have been updated in some other way after the status was changed.5 votesThis idea has been included in Sierra 6.0.
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Sierra 6.5 - Increase the Max Item Categories in the Patron Block Table
Increase the Patron Block Table to allow more than 4 block categories for groups of items by item type/location.
We would like to see Innovative add at least 6 additional categories, bringing the total categories up to 10.
Idea Value
Libraries are lending an increasing array of non-traditional materials. More categories in the patron block table are necessary to facilitate limited lending on these materials.This would allow libraries to limit lending more granularly. For example, allowing a set number of items in each of the following categories:
Books -100
CDs - 25
DVDs - 5
Videogames - 1
Games/Puzzles…50 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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Sierra 6.5 - Open and edit patron record from item record
When viewing an item record, you can double click on the patron# and you can view the patron record of the person who currently has the item on loan. It would be good to also be able to have the option to actually edit the patron record, and to also be able to access what they currently have checked out.
Idea Value
This would negate having to have another Sierra session open and do a separate search for the patron's record so as to check what else they might have on loan, and/or to amend their record/add a message etc.…75 votesThis feature is now available in Sierra 6.5 (November 2025).
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Sierra 6.3 - Reduce time for Patron record payment lock
The patron record payment lock time should be reduced or have the ability to be overridden. Four hours is an excessive amount of time for a record to be locked. If a patron record is open for more than, say, 15 minutes (or even 5 minutes), the other session is probably not in the midst of making a payment.
Idea Value
Patron record locks are unexpected and embarrassing for staff that encounter them when the patron is in front of them wanting to pay or have a fine, fee, or other charge paid or waived. The patron is confused and…37 votesImplemented in Sierra 6.3
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