"It's great to be able to customize the Polaris checkout screen with patron data elements of our choice. It maximizes the efficiency of the checkout process. And with 15 agencies circulating over 7.1 million items per year, it matters."
- Eva Calcagno,
Manager, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Oregon
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The Regional Automation Consortium (TRAC) Selects Polaris ILS (May 13, 2008)
Polaris Library Systems Partners with ChiliFresh.com (May 6, 2008)
Polaris Library Systems Announces New Team Members in Research & Development and Customer Service (April 29, 2008)
Ouachita Parish Public Library Selects Polaris ILS (February 26, 2008)
Polaris Library Systems Announces New Team Members (February 5, 2008)
Dallas Public Library Selects Polaris ILS (January 8, 2008)
Westmoreland County Federated Library System Selects Polaris ILS (December 19, 2007)
Phoenix Public Library System Selects Polaris ILS (November 28, 2007)
Integrated Technology Group Forms Strategic Alliance With Polaris Library Systems (October 24, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Announces URL Detective (September 4, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems and ALA Partner on Capitol Hill (June 21, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Reports Continued Growth (June 19, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Announces ILS Version 3.3 (May 21, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Launches SimplyReports, Web-based Report Writer (May 2, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Announces Banner Year for ILS Sales (January 19, 2007)
Polaris Library Systems Announces Strong Close in Fourth Quarter (January 11, 2007)
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Dallas Public Library Selects Polaris ILS
Syracuse, NY, January 8, 2008- Polaris Library Systems, a leading provider of library automation technology, announced today that the Dallas Public Library has selected the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS) for the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library and 25 branch locations.The new system will provide patrons with 24/7 access to full-text journal articles, e-books and library catalog information. It will allow users to locate materials quickly by integrating cataloging, circulation, acquisitions and other administrative functions in real time.
After conducting a two-year search evaluating multiple vendors and the needs of its libraries, the Dallas Public Library chose the Polaris ILS to replace its current system, which has been in place for more than a decade.
"We're very much looking forward to 'going live' with this new system on May 15," said Director of Libraries Laurie Evans. "The ILS will allow the Dallas Public Library to provide more services to our customers as well as help increase internal productivity and efficiency."
Using the new system, patrons can simultaneously search multiple databases, view digital images and e-mail search results. In addition, links to book jackets, reviews and similar materials are offered along with spelling suggestions for misspelled search inquiries.
For convenience, patrons can renew materials and pay fines online. They may also choose how they want to be notified about requested materials, overdue materials, new releases and fines. The alerts can be set up for e-mail, telephone or mail notices.
"Polaris is proud to partner with the Dallas Public Library," said William Schickling, president and CEO of Polaris Library Systems. "The fully-integrated technology they have selected will improve patron satisfaction and create new efficiencies throughout the Central Library and its branches."
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About the Dallas Public LibraryThe Dallas Public Library operates the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library, 1515 Young St., and 25 branch locations. A library card is free for any Dallas resident. For information on the many free programs and services available at the Dallas Public Library,visit: http://www.dallaslibrary.org/
About Polaris Library Systems
From its beginnings thirty years ago, Polaris Library Systems has served libraries with time-saving technology, from its first circulation system in the mid-1970s through its third-generation Polaris Integrated Library System. In addition to its library automation systems, Polaris Library Systems offers workflow analysis, database enhancement, wireless access and network services to libraries. For more information about Polaris Library Systems, visit http://www.polarislibrary.com/.