Shellharbour, Australia – Shellharbour City Libraries in New South Wales are now live on Polaris and Vega Discover, bringing modern, intuitive library technology to their vibrant coastal community.
Shellharbour Libraries serve a diverse and growing population south of Sydney. Known for its beautiful beaches and deep cultural history, Shellharbour is situated on the land of the Wodi Wodi people, part of the Dharawal nation, with Indigenous occupation dating back over 17,000 years.
“We’re thrilled to launch Polaris at Shellharbour Libraries. It’s packed with the features we need in a vibrant, contemporary public library, and our staff find it highly intuitive. We’re especially pleased to experience fast, responsive support right here in Australia,” said Margie Kirkness, Manager of Libraries & Museum at Shellharbour Libraries.
By implementing Polaris and Vega Discover, Shellharbour Libraries have gained robust, flexible tools to support their public service mission. The rollout includes:
- Polaris ILS – A powerful, web-based system that streamlines circulation, cataloguing, and acquisitions workflows, enabling staff to work efficiently from any location.
- Vega Discover – An intuitive, modern discovery layer that helps patrons easily find and engage with the library’s full range of physical and digital collections.
- Vega Promote – Designed specifically for libraries to automate email and digital marketing campaigns, design branded emails using drag‑and‑drop tools and free images, with scheduled sends.
- Vega Program – Advanced event and room booking management system that enables event planning, registration, marketing, and patron communication with seamless ILS integration.
- Vega Mobile – A native mobile app for iOS and Android that lets patrons search the catalogue, manage their accounts, and access services like curbside pickup and digital payments – all from their phones.
- Vega Interact SMS – A secure, integrated tool that delivers timely SMS notifications for holds, due dates, and more – enhancing communication and patron satisfaction.
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Polaris and Vega are trusted by thousands of libraries worldwide, offering secure and future-ready infrastructure. Shellharbour’s implementation benefits from local support teams in Australia, giving staff peace of mind and fast, knowledgeable assistance. The partnership reflects a shared commitment to reliable technology, strong service values, and community connection.
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