# \#sysadmin

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## [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)

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**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")

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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…

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## [IUG Zoom Forum Today! Polaris and Sierra System Administration for All Levels!](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-zoom-forum-today-polaris-and-sierra-system-administration-for-all-levels/2102)

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**Author:** [@CyberpunkLibrarian](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/CyberpunkLibrarian)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [November 21, 2024, 6:33pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/iug-zoom-forum-today-polaris-and-sierra-system-administration-for-all-levels/2102 "2024-11-21T18:33:11Z")

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It’s Thursday, November 21st and you know what that means! Wait, you don’t? Well, hey! That means it’s time for an IUG Zoom Forum! And this month’s topic is System Administration for All Levels! Whether you’re a seasone…

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## [Zoom forum Year End Tasks Sierra Summary](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/zoom-forum-year-end-tasks-sierra-summary/2054)

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**Author:** [@jcole](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jcole)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [October 19, 2024, 12:07am UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/zoom-forum-year-end-tasks-sierra-summary/2054 "2024-10-19T00:07:11Z")

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Thanks to everyone that attended the preparing for Year-End in Sierra session. There was some good sharing about what people typically do and how they do it. As a moderator I was happy to learn a lot too. I also appre…

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## [ILS Administrator at the District of Columbia Public Library](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/ils-administrator-at-the-district-of-columbia-public-library/1685)

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**Author:** [@lami.aromire](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/lami.aromire)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [February 8, 2024, 10:21pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/ils-administrator-at-the-district-of-columbia-public-library/1685 "2024-02-08T22:21:17Z")

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If you are interested or know someone interested in working in our Nation’s capital, check out this opportunity! Salary Range: $93,069 – $119,916 Reporting to the Director of Information Technology, the ILS Administrat…

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## [User Permissions - Not from Permission Groups](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/user-permissions-not-from-permission-groups/1591)

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**Author:** [@jtenter](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jtenter)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [November 27, 2023, 2:16pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/user-permissions-not-from-permission-groups/1591 "2023-11-27T14:16:21Z")

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Shows any users with permissions that aren’t part of permission groups. These can be added during upgrades (if the Profiles \> Staff Client \> Permissions: Use Polaris-defined new permission defaults setting is set to ‘Ye…

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## [Staff Permissions Report (SSRS)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/staff-permissions-report-ssrs/1589)

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**Author:** [@jtenter](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jtenter)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 24, 2023, 3:13pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/staff-permissions-report-ssrs/1589 "2023-11-24T15:13:02Z")

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This report shows permission details for the library/branches and staff selected, including the group name and the control/permission details. The permissions groups themselves are also filterable, which makes it handy …

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## [Admin Settings - Discrepancies Between Library and Branch Settings](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/admin-settings-discrepancies-between-library-and-branch-settings/1582)

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**Author:** [@jtenter](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/jtenter)\
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**Last updated:** [November 23, 2023, 8:19pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/admin-settings-discrepancies-between-library-and-branch-settings/1582 "2023-11-23T20:19:38Z")

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This shows all administration settings where branch settings are different from their parent library’s setting for the same attribute. This is useful for determining if some branches aren’t inheriting settings anymore, …

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## [Job Posting: Library ILS and Data Analyst (Tacoma, WA)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-library-ils-and-data-analyst-tacoma-wa/1543)

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**Author:** [@zmatthews](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/zmatthews)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [November 6, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/job-posting-library-ils-and-data-analyst-tacoma-wa/1543 "2023-11-06T21:50:05Z")

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Key Details Salary $86,985.60 - $106,121.60 Annually Location Tacoma, WA Job Type Classified (union represented) Opening Date 11/06/2023 Closing Date11/27/2023 5:00 PM Pacific https://www.governmentjobs…

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## [Tips for new Polaris System Administrators (from IUG zoom forum)](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/tips-for-new-polaris-system-administrators-from-iug-zoom-forum/878)

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**Author:** [@EleanorC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/u/EleanorC)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [February 24, 2023, 11:19pm UTC](https://forum.innovativeusers.org/t/tips-for-new-polaris-system-administrators-from-iug-zoom-forum/878 "2023-02-24T23:19:29Z")

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In no particular order: Always check settings at the branch level - settings inherit down, except when they don’t Always check which branch is being used (for statistical reporting and circ rules governance): patro…
