Polaris. Empower your public library.
Build the future of library services and extend the value of your library. Libraries can measurably streamline staff workflows, reduce systems overhead, and improve patron services.
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The Foundation for your Library’s Success
Designed to provide a robust and scalable software solution with powerful staff tools and an intuitive experience for patrons, the Polaris ILS is open to connections with your patrons and their social media, third-party vendors, and resources outside your library.
We surveyed Polaris customers about their experiences
Here’s what they said:
Time spent managing
acquisitions and print serials
decreased by 65%
Time spent on catalog
management and maintenance
went down by 70%
Time spent creating reports
decreased by 60%
They also experienced a 5% increase in budget
by being able to better report on value
Leap Web Application
The Polaris Leap responsive web client brings the power and functionality of the Polaris ILS public services workflows to library staff through a browser.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
“We have received excellent support with Polaris and the Leap web-based interface is an excellent customer service tool.”
IT Administrator, Public Library
Leap Web Application
The Polaris Leap responsive web client brings the power and functionality of the Polaris ILS public services workflows to library staff through a browser.
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
“We have received excellent support with Polaris and the Leap web-based interface is an excellent customer service tool.”
IT Administrator, Public Library
eContent Integration
Polaris helps you take advantage of your investments by keeping patrons on your catalog page when they find e-content that interests them.
eContent Integration
Polaris helps you take advantage of your investments by keeping patrons on your catalog page when they find e-content that interests them.
SimplyReports
With an easy-to-use web-based interface, Polaris SimplyReports allows you to create and manage more than 300,000 different types of reports.
SimplyReports
With an easy-to-use web-based interface, Polaris SimplyReports allows you to create and manage more than 300,000 different types of reports.
Cataloging
Manage bibliographic records with automatic authority control
Acquisitions
Manage orders via EDI and ASN receiving
Circulation
View check-in/out and hold requests
Discovery
Responsive PAC with integrated eContent circulation from 4 different vendors
Serials
Serials check in, standing and firm order management
Administration
Manage permissions, profiles and customizations
Works with:
PowerPAC
Leap
SimplyReports
Polaris Inventory Manager
URL Detective
MyLibrary!
Polaris Telephony
Innovative Resource Sharing
CloudLibrary
OverDrive
Axis360
RecordedBooks
Ebsco Discovery Service
Talking Tech
RESOURCES
Polaris ILS: Deliver better patron experiences
This two-page brochure describes three proven, measurable advantages of using Polaris ILS.
Case Study: Davenport Public Library
Davenport Public Library engages the community with interactive outreach events, signing up new patrons and showcasing services on-the-go.
Product Overview: Polaris Leap
See how the Polaris Leap web client empowers your staff to interact with communities beyond the traditional library walls.
78% of surveyed customers say they would be likely to recommend Polaris.
Hear what our customers have to say
From people who trusted and invested with us
We really want our customers to feel that their public library offers them something intuitive and easy to use. That’s why we went with Polaris and Innovative.
When you have a system that’s easy to use and has an easy interface that staff are able to utilize to serve our patrons, it makes the customer service that much better…
“The Polaris product is exceptional, from the acquisitions module to the circulation module, which allows for multiple windows and access. We’ve been very happy with the Polaris product.”
I’m thrilled to have Innovative as a partner. We have a really good relationship with Innovative. I’m really thrilled to see where they are going in the future and I hope to continue to use Polaris.
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