Innovative Interfaces

Innovative, a subsidiary of Clarivate, specializes in integrated library management systems and solutions. Founded in 1978 as Innovative Interfaces, Inc., the company has grown to serve libraries across 66 countries, including academic, public, school, medical, law, and special libraries. Headquartered in Emeryville, California, Innovative is part of a larger organization that employs over 12,000 experts globally.

The company offers a range of products designed to optimize library workflows. Key offerings include Sierra, a comprehensive integrated library system for managing various library functions; Polaris, tailored for public libraries; Millennium, a legacy system; and Virtua, which serves diverse library types. Innovative is also developing the Vega Library Experience platform, which uses artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to enhance library services and user engagement. Through its relationship with Clarivate, Innovative benefits from extensive expertise in data and analytics, enabling it to advance library technology and services effectively.