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Sierra 6.0 - Harvest Sierra data in MARC XML using OAI-PMH
Idea Description: Libraries often share their metadata between our system and external systems. One very convenient way of keeping the databases in sync is using the OAI-PMH protocol. Sierra currently supports OAI-PMH as a harvester, but not the converse; as a repository. We would like to see this protocol implemented to allow external systems to harvest from Sierra to lower the amount of intervention required to keep the data in sync between Sierra and an external repository.
Idea Value: Currently we use scheduler to generate review files and export data out of Sierra and transfer these files via FTP to…
0 votesThis enhancement was included in Sierra 6.0.
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Sierra 6.2 - Verify Heading option for item record
Could we please have the 'Verify Heading' functionality developed to apply to call numbers in item records?
We used the 'Verify Heading' option for call numbers on item records for a long time since Millennium, that bug is fixed in Sierra 6.0. Now that feature only on bibliographic and authority records.
(Refer to Solution ID:230706091757100 )
6 votesThis idea has been included in Sierra 6.2.
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Sierra 6.1 - Add item status date to Create Lists
It would be very useful to be able to at least export (if not also filter/search on) the status date in Create Lists. We do things like delete items that have been in certain statuses for a certain number of months, and used to have to guess based on the updated date, but obviously records can be updated without the status being changed. Going forward (as newer items get status dates associated with them) we can check item-by-item by mousing over the status in the item record, but it would be a big help to have the date appear alongside…
3 votesThis feature has been included in Sierra 6.1.
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Sierra 6.1 - Sierra Admin - Allow Export of Permissions
Provide system administrators the ability to export a user's permissions - both assigned and available. I am trying to provide an employee's manager with a list of the permissions her employee has, so she can see what should be added. There is no easy way to do this. I can't even copy/paste; when you highlight the permissions it just allows you to move them around vs. copying.
6 votesThis feature has been included in Sierra 6.1.
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Sierra 6.2 - Encore request box character limit improvement
Currently we are having a problem when our readers fill in the Encore request note box. There is a hard limit of 125 characters which our readers routinely blast through. In trying to solve this problem, we have added a more descriptive label to the box (saying that the message has to be limited to 125 characters), but still the readers expect us to receive the information that they have typed in beyond the 125 character limit - the request box will allow them to add it in, but won't transmit this information to the library.
The help desk told…1 voteThis idea has been included in Encore 6.2.
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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 6.4 - Automate moving YTDCIRC to LYRCIRC at year-end and don't update last updated date.
At the end of the year/before we open on January 2nd, we have to manually zero out the YTDCIRC and replace the LYRCIRC with YTDCIRC. Besides being time-consuming if you have a lot of records, this process also then changes the last updated date of the item record, which makes that date less helpful, especially for missing, lost, etc items. This should be done automatically, and it should not change the last updated date of the item record.
85 votesThis feature is available in Sierra 6.4
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Sierra 6.4 - Add "Back" option vs. just "Next" or "Cancel" in Record Creation screen
When you create (a) new item(s) while cataloging -- or create any records actually! -- the pop-up that guides you to enter the data step-by-step should have a back button. Currently, if you make a mistake and click Next you either have to cancel and start over or keep going and fix the mistake on each item record individually after saved/completed. It can be quite tedious when you are adding multiple items at once.
Idea Value
Save time! What would just take a few clicks/seconds to fix can sometimes mean a lot more time, especially if you Cancel and have…
56 votesThis feature is available in Sierra 6.4
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Sierra 6.2 - Bulk Item level holds on same bib record
Often times when items are moving from one call number to another, holds are placed on the items that are checked out in order to capture these items when they are returned so that any cataloging work can be done.
The idea is to have an option to have some way that multiple item level holds can be placed on one bib record at the same time.
Idea Value
The value of this idea is staff time. By having to place individual holds on each item, this can take a long time when there are multiple copies of an item…34 votesThis idea has been included in Sierra 6.2.
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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 6.1 - Protect Global Updates on Server from accidental overwrite
In the Global Update function, "File" > "Save (Server)" should prompt the user to confirm if they attempt to overwrite an existing search.
Write-protection of specific saved global updates on the sever would provide additional assurance against data loss for very important/complex items.
Idea Value
This would mitigate the risk of accidental data loss due to user error. Sophisticated searches may be saved to the server, the loss of which may require substantial work to recreate accurately.As of Sierra 5.4, if a user working with an unsaved session accidentally selects "Save (Sever)" rather than "Load (Sever)", the "Save as..."…
17 votesThis feature has been included in Sierra 6.1.
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Sierra 6.3 - Backup Load Profiles using Sierra Desktop Put PC, don't require FTP
Even if III isn't able to provide a full-fledged editing interface for Load Profiles, add a mode in which we can view Load Profiles and Put PC to back them up. That's so much easier than having to setup FTP to the site, which our IT prohibited when I first gave up on it. This should apply to both m2btabs and m2bmaps.
Idea Value
Make it possible to backup load profiles on PC, which would enable much easier documentation of the variety of load tables and maps, and the load profile menu.22 votesImplemented in Sierra 6.3
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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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Sierra 6.3 - Better Load Table Editing Platform
The Load Tables are a critical point for any data management of a library. While many functions and features have been migrated from character-based system access to web access or within the SDA, this feature has not changed. Programming with what seems like a unix-based editor reminds me of the "dark ages" of programming.
Idea Value
Many times the syntactical error or omission of a line in my load table editing sessions happen because of the UNIX-like environment where editing takes place. Increased modernization of the editor would streamline the process.33 votesImplemented in Sierra 6.3
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