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.

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.

65%

reduction in time spent managing acquisitions and print serials.

70%

reduction in time spent on catalog management and maintenance.

60%

reduction in tie spent creating ILS reports and analysis.

5%

increase in budget by improving patron experience and ability to 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.

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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.

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Product Overview: Polaris Leap

See how the Polaris Leap web client empowers your staff to interact with communities beyond the traditional library walls.

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78% of surveyed customers say they would be likely to recommend Polaris.

Source: TechValidate survey of 678 users (2019)
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
“We’ve always had good experiences with Polaris. It’s a very robust product and offers many options for customizing, so it works with your workflow, rather than having your workflow dictated by your ILS.”
Executive Director, Public Library