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**Author:** [@Shawn\_Farrell](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Shawn_Farrell)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/thinking-ahead-to-iug-2028/3018 "2026-10-16T19:35:42Z")
Yes, I know that registration for IUG 2027 doesn’t even open for a few months yet, & like many members of IUG & other users of III products, I’m excited for what might be shared as we get together in Boston next spring. … --- ## [IUG 2027 Thoughts on Local Arrangements](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-thoughts-on-local-arrangements/3070)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Farrell](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Shawn_Farrell)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-thoughts-on-local-arrangements/3070 "2026-10-16T11:41:48Z")
With registration opening for IUG 2027 now just a month away, I thought we might start a thread on Boston’s many attractions, dining options, & more. You’ll soon see more on the conference website, the IUG Discord chann… --- ## [IUG 2027 Zoom forum slides](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-zoom-forum-slides/3069)
**Author:** [@sruhe](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/sruhe)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-zoom-forum-slides/3069 "2026-10-15T18:20:09Z")
Thanks to all who joined us today for our Zoom forum looking ahead to IUG 2027! We got some great feedback and are looking forward to another amazing conference. If you missed today’s session, no worries - the slides are… --- ## [Job Posting: Associate Museum Librarian, Cataloging and Metadata - Metropolitan Museum of Art](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-associate-museum-librarian-cataloging-and-metadata-metropolitan-museum-of-art/3068)
**Author:** [@daisypaul](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/daisypaul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:14pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-associate-museum-librarian-cataloging-and-metadata-metropolitan-museum-of-art/3068 "2026-10-13T19:14:42Z")
To learn more and apply: https://metmuseum.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/metmuseumcareers/job/The-Met-Fifth-Avenue-New-York-NY/Associate-Museum-Librarian--Cataloging-and-Metadata\_JR-44230 --- ## [Job Posting: Manager of Metadata Services at CCS (Lincolnshire, IL)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-manager-of-metadata-services-at-ccs-lincolnshire-il/3067)
**Author:** [@dwisch](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/dwisch)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-manager-of-metadata-services-at-ccs-lincolnshire-il/3067 "2026-10-12T19:50:55Z")
Cooperative Computer Services (CCS) is seeking an experienced metadata librarian with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement to join our team of ten. Join our member-driven organization at CCS and play a … --- ## [Sample Python Code for Automating Web Interfaces, from OH-IUG 2026](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sample-python-code-for-automating-web-interfaces-from-oh-iug-2026/3066)
**Author:** [@bgaydos](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/bgaydos)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sample-python-code-for-automating-web-interfaces-from-oh-iug-2026/3066 "2026-10-11T16:26:05Z")
This post contains the code discussed in this IUG Forum Topic. At OH-IUG 2026, Wes Osborn @wesochuck and I presented alternative approaches to automating the navigation of and data entry in web interfaces, my approach b… --- ## [PIAC October Newsletter](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/piac-october-newsletter/3065)
**Author:** [@jtate](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jtate)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/piac-october-newsletter/3065 "2026-10-09T19:48:07Z")
Polaris 8.2 Polaris 8.2 is currently expected to be released at the end of October. Many parts of the upgrade are already complete so Clarivate is primarily focusing on fixing problem reports with the time they have be… --- ## [RFID Vendor Experiences](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/rfid-vendor-experiences/3064)
**Author:** [@cceller](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/cceller)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 9:00pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/rfid-vendor-experiences/3064 "2026-10-07T21:00:50Z")
We are in the early stages of RFID planning. We have quotes from Bibliotheca and Envision Ware. Do any of you have experience with Lynsgoe Systems? If so, would you be willing to share - can do via email if you prefer. T… --- ## [Sierra configuration of pickup lockers NOT at a branch](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-configuration-of-pickup-lockers-not-at-a-branch/1860)
**Author:** [@bgaydos](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/bgaydos)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-configuration-of-pickup-lockers-not-at-a-branch/1860 "2026-10-07T15:09:38Z")
We have a couple of branches with hold pickup lockers located in their 24x7 lobbies, but this summer are adding lockers at an unmanned “outpost” location for the first time. This new location isn’t associated with any p… --- ## [Availability Detail in Vega CRI (Rapido) - Enabling This New Feature?](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/availability-detail-in-vega-cri-rapido-enabling-this-new-feature/3063)
**Author:** [@Shawn\_Farrell](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Shawn_Farrell)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2026, 12:25pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/availability-detail-in-vega-cri-rapido-enabling-this-new-feature/3063 "2026-10-07T12:25:50Z")
Have any other SearchOhio/OhioLINK libraries opened a ticket or received more instructions on making this happen yet? While the new functionality was supposed to be made available today, it’s hard to be sure from what li… --- ## [Net Holds Made Available (Library Level Grouping)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/net-holds-made-available-library-level-grouping/3062)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Agnew](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Phil_Agnew)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:46pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/net-holds-made-available-library-level-grouping/3062 "2026-10-06T18:46:49Z")
This is just a quick post of something I made this morning while trying to confirm hold fulfillment trends between our member Libraries. The output doesn’t look all that special, but I find the question of “How many item… --- ## [Idea Exchange: New Vega ideas for September 2026](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-vega-ideas-for-september-2026/3061)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:59pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-vega-ideas-for-september-2026/3061 "2026-10-05T19:59:55Z")
These are the new Vega enhancement requests posted to Idea Exchange last month: LX Starter: None Vega Discover: Delete multiple showcases Announcements - Permission for Content Admin Sort the Limit By Collection se… --- ## [Idea Exchange: New Polaris ideas for September 2026](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-polaris-ideas-for-september-2026/3060)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-polaris-ideas-for-september-2026/3060 "2026-10-05T19:57:05Z")
These are the new Polaris enhancement requests posted to Idea Exchange last month: Allow hold-reset when checking an item in damaged Embedded slideshow options Add confirmation when cancelling a patron registration Pri… --- ## [Idea Exchange: New Sierra ideas for September 2026](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-sierra-ideas-for-september-2026/3059)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/idea-exchange-new-sierra-ideas-for-september-2026/3059 "2026-10-05T19:55:03Z")
These are the new Sierra enhancement requests posted to Idea Exchange last month: Allow Scheduler to send a file of records to an email address Export RFID Pad Server Settings Make Apache logs available sooner Increase… --- ## [Job Posting: Associate Museum Librarian, Systems & Information Technology - Metropolitan Museum of Art (updated)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-associate-museum-librarian-systems-information-technology-metropolitan-museum-of-art-updated/3057)
**Author:** [@daisypaul](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/daisypaul)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 2:13pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-associate-museum-librarian-systems-information-technology-metropolitan-museum-of-art-updated/3057 "2026-10-05T14:13:11Z")
Thomas J. Watson Library at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is seeking a Systems librarian to join our team: About the Metropolitan Museum of Art The Met presents over 5,000 years of art from around the world for ever… --- ## [Now Accepting IUG 2027 Conference Program Proposals](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/now-accepting-iug-2027-conference-program-proposals/3056)
**Author:** [@kleblanc](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/kleblanc)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2026, 12:37pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/now-accepting-iug-2027-conference-program-proposals/3056 "2026-10-05T12:37:37Z")
IUG 2027 will be held in Boston, MA, April 1-3 (pre-conference day is March 31, 2027). As with every IUG conference, you, our members, are the key to our success. The programming committee is excited to read your presen… --- ## [Northeastern Regional Meeting - October 16](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/northeastern-regional-meeting-october-16/3004)
**Author:** [@jmgold](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jmgold)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2026, 2:49pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/northeastern-regional-meeting-october-16/3004 "2026-10-02T14:49:52Z")
Hi everyone, please forgive me the cross posting but I wanted to make sure that no one has missed hearing the news about this year’s in person event for the Northeaster IUG Regional Group Northeastern Regional Meeting -… --- ## [Sierra - Manage Holds View](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-manage-holds-view/3055)
**Author:** [@jmattera](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jmattera)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-manage-holds-view/3055 "2026-10-01T17:29:32Z")
In Manage Holds, the Not Needed After column can be toggled to Not Needed Before. Does anyone know if there’s a way to make Not Needed Before the default view? --- ## [Winning Ideas from the 2026 Vega Discover MEEP vote!](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-ideas-from-the-2026-vega-discover-meep-vote/3054)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-ideas-from-the-2026-vega-discover-meep-vote/3054 "2026-09-28T20:44:08Z")
Results from the Vega Discover MEEP vote are in! The winning ideas are: Ability to create custom rollup rules - 200 points Add On Order facet - 200 points Add checkboxes to Checkouts view so patrons can select items t… --- ## [Winning Idea from the 2026 LX Starter MEEP vote!](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-idea-from-the-2026-lx-starter-meep-vote/3053)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:37pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-idea-from-the-2026-lx-starter-meep-vote/3053 "2026-09-28T20:37:32Z")
Results from the LX Starter MEEP vote are in! The winning idea is: Procedure to handle suppression list The winning idea represents 100 development points. The feature will be added to the Product Board for LX Starter,… --- ## [Winning ideas from Polaris 8.3 MEEP vote!](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-ideas-from-polaris-8-3-meep-vote/3052)
**Author:** [@alexvancina](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/alexvancina)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 8:34pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/winning-ideas-from-polaris-8-3-meep-vote/3052 "2026-09-28T20:34:58Z")
Here are the winning ideas from the Polaris 8.3 MEEP voting process: Provide easy way to convert item level holds to bib level Cancel Purchase Order Line Item Segment - LEAP Allow us to change Circ Status to Withdrawn… --- ## [IUG 2027 Conference Scholarship Applications now open! Deadline Oct. 11th, 2026](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-conference-scholarship-applications-now-open-deadline-oct-11th-2026/3042)
**Author:** [@EleanorC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/EleanorC)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 3:49pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-2027-conference-scholarship-applications-now-open-deadline-oct-11th-2026/3042 "2026-09-28T15:49:37Z")
The IUG Steering Committee, the Polaris ILS Advisory Committee, and Innovative part of Clarivate are excited to announce that a limited number of conference scholarships are available exclusively for IUG members for the I… --- ## [Bulk Permalinks for Polaris-Based Vega Using SSRS](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/bulk-permalinks-for-polaris-based-vega-using-ssrs/3051)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Agnew](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Phil_Agnew)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2026, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/bulk-permalinks-for-polaris-based-vega-using-ssrs/3051 "2026-09-25T20:35:14Z")
Greetings! There was some discussion about permalinks in Vega recently that got me thinking about ways to generate these in bulk using various search criteria/filters. I cooked up some SQL an baked it into an SSRS repor… --- ## [Language String IDs for Notification Selections](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/language-string-ids-for-notification-selections/2973)
**Author:** [@Phil\_Agnew](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/Phil_Agnew)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 4:30pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/language-string-ids-for-notification-selections/2973 "2026-09-24T16:30:12Z")
We don’t have an automated phone service for hold notifications, so we ended up using one of our UDFs to indicate which patrons need to be called for holds. This works out fine, but I keep finding staff that select “Phon… --- ## [Note from IUG Zoom Forum: Cataloging in Sierra](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/note-from-iug-zoom-forum-cataloging-in-sierra/3045)
**Author:** [@SarahK](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/SarahK)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/note-from-iug-zoom-forum-cataloging-in-sierra/3045 "2026-09-22T20:41:52Z")
Lots of interesting topics were raised at today’s Zoom forum on Cataloging in Sierra. Here are some of the topics raised: Staff permissions A question was raised about limiting permissions for some cataloguing functi… --- ## [Selecting Library as Pick-Up Location](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/selecting-library-as-pick-up-location/3049)
**Author:** [@ebrondermajor](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/ebrondermajor)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:51pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/selecting-library-as-pick-up-location/3049 "2026-09-22T18:51:16Z")
Hello, We’re preparing to move from 7.8 to 8.1, and I was reading about some of the changes here: https://knowledge.ag-software.clarivate.com/polaris/Attachments/WhatsNew/PolarisWhatsNew\_8.1.pdf I’m wondering about the… --- ## [Sierra Libraries that have Aspen](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-libraries-that-have-aspen/3048)
**Author:** [@joneil](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/joneil)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/sierra-libraries-that-have-aspen/3048 "2026-09-21T22:52:41Z")
Hello All, If your library uses Sierra and has Aspen as its discovery layer, would you mind contacting me off-forum at JONeil@WPBCityLibrary.org to share your experience and feedback? --- ## [Genre index/refinement : can a member of the Vega Discover MEEP group speak to why this is no longer in voting cycle?](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/genre-index-refinement-can-a-member-of-the-vega-discover-meep-group-speak-to-why-this-is-no-longer-in-voting-cycle/3037)
**Author:** [@ewright](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/ewright)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 3:09pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/genre-index-refinement-can-a-member-of-the-vega-discover-meep-group-speak-to-why-this-is-no-longer-in-voting-cycle/3037 "2026-09-21T15:09:08Z")
Hi, I notice that the current voting cycle no longer mentions genre development. Specifically, indexing genre headings and including them in the refine options. Could someone from the Vega Discover MEEP group or Innov… --- ## [New registration in Vega Discover (Sierra Libraries)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/new-registration-in-vega-discover-sierra-libraries/3041)
**Author:** [@ewright](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/ewright)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 8:20pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/new-registration-in-vega-discover-sierra-libraries/3041 "2026-09-18T20:20:49Z")
Hello, Are there any Sierra libraries that have tested the Vega Discover new registration and have found that the temporary PIN is compatible with their Sierra wwwoptions settings? Sierra’s PIN\_ALPHA\_NUM does not inclu… --- ## [Notes from IUG Zoom Forum: Tech Service in Leap](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/notes-from-iug-zoom-forum-tech-service-in-leap/3047)
**Author:** [@EleanorC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/EleanorC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 5:28pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/notes-from-iug-zoom-forum-tech-service-in-leap/3047 "2026-09-18T17:28:32Z")
Here’s a topic-level summary of the discussion, with links included: Tracking Polaris/Leap product development Find, track, or submit enhancement (or parity) requests to the Idea Exchange: ILS - Polaris: New (686 idea… [Next page](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/latest.md?page=1)