Ex Libris Group

Innovative Interfaces, Inc. is a software company that specializes in developing library automation solutions for various types of libraries, including academic, public, and corporate institutions. The company's flagship products include the Sierra library service platform, which offers an integrated approach to library management, and the Polaris Integrated Library System, designed to enhance community service by librarians. Other key offerings include Virtua for managing library workflows, Encore for facilitating the discovery of scholarly materials, and Vital for digital asset management. Additionally, Innovative Interfaces provides tools for resource sharing, cataloging, and collection development, as well as professional services like implementation and training. Founded in 1978 and based in Emeryville, California, the company operates globally with competency centers in multiple countries and serves a diverse clientele, including museums and archives. As of early 2020, it functions as a subsidiary of Ex Libris Ltd.

RapidILL is a library resource-sharing platform established in 1997 and headquartered in Collins, Colorado. As a subsidiary of Ex Libris Ltd., it serves over 330 institutions by providing a fast and cost-effective service for interlibrary loans. The platform operates through collaborative groups of libraries, known as "pods," which facilitate peer or consortial resource sharing. RapidILL's software is specifically designed to streamline the borrowing and lending processes, maintaining a comprehensive database essential for interlibrary transactions. This system helps libraries reduce costs by minimizing fees, expediting loan processing, maximizing the use of their own print and electronic collections, and decreasing the staff time required for handling interlibrary loan requests.