We’re excited to announce the general availability of Polaris 7.8 – this version supports smarter workflows, greater mobility, and better service delivery. We are grounded in the ideas of the people who know libraries best: you. We are proud to continue to partner with our libraries and realize the MEEP (Member Exclusive Enhancement Program) features.
We continue to shape Polaris through ongoing collaboration with our library partners. Version 7.8 delivers practical improvements that align with what staff need most—tools that reduce steps, simplify common workflows, and enhance mobility.
This release reflects our commitment to refining the everyday experience in ways that are efficient, effective, and built to fit seamlessly into library operations.
What’s New in Polaris 7.8?
Our focus for this release has been to increase staff efficiency by making you more mobile, reducing your click frequency, and expanding your integration potential.
Key Highlights
- Web-Based System Administration
Expanded support for managing hundreds of settings, tables, and permission groups—now fully accessible through a browser interface.
- Receipt Printing Improvements
Designate a specific receipt printer and bypass the browser print dialog for faster front-desk interactions.
- Patron Import Enhancements
Staff can now upload TRN or CSV files to create or overlay patron records, simplifying student and seasonal patron management.
- Expanded Technical Services in Leap
Includes import profile management, improved authority and heading link workflows, enhanced duplicate detection, and the new Process EDI Invoices workform.
- Enhanced Notifications & Integrations
Export reminder SMS notices, support Rapido Consortial Borrowing, and tap into foundational support for Vega Reports and Vega Mobile Worklists.
What’s Next?
Explore what’s new in Polaris 7.8 and how it can streamline your library’s daily operations.
Attend the Webinar
Join our upcoming Polaris 7.8 Webinar to see the enhancements in action and hear directly from the team behind the release.
July 23 @ 1:00pm ET
Register here
View the Release Notes
Dive into the full list of updates, enhancements, and technical changes.
Read the documentation here
Watch Training Videos
Learn how to get the most out of Polaris 7.8 with updated eLearning content tailored for your team.
Access Polaris training videos
Polaris 7.8 in action
More than 90% of the updates are driven directly by librarian feedback, ensuring the tools you rely on are truly built to meet your needs.
Polaris helps already over 400 libraries worldwide simplify daily tasks and better serve their communities.
Ready to see the impact firsthand?
Have Questions or Ready to Upgrade?
Submit a ticket through the Support Center to start your upgrade planning process.
And if your library helped shape this release through MEEP, forums, or direct feedback – thank you.
Polaris 7.8 is the result of your ideas, shaped into solutions.