“We appreciate Polaris Library Systems' attention to standards because it has allowed us to more easily integrate third-party products that enhance patron self-service features and deliver electronic content.”
- Eva Calcagno, Manager, Washington County Cooperative Library Services, Oregon
ILS System
Circulation
Experience a total circulation solution.
Whether you're a multilibrary system with annual circulation in the millions, or a single library with annual circulation of just a few thousand, Polaris ILS will make the entire process more streamlined, simple and accurate. Any staff member can take advantage of the system's powerful features with minimal training. For example, users have single-click access to every important function, as well as over 20 different ways to access patron data. In addition, Polaris ILS utilizes all appropriate standards, including NCIP and SIP2, to integrate third-party applications like RFID-based automatic sorters, self-check stations, PC reservation and management applications, print cost recovery systems and more.
- Move back and forth between multiple open windows
- Customize the data that appears on the checkout screen
- Filter and qualify searches using simple Boolean logic
- Use the Find Tool interface as a quick report generator to get stats faster
- Include optional cash-drawer and credit card payments
- Send email notifications and reminders prior to due date
- Create patron record sets to change or maintain large groups of patron records
- Move seamlessly to the records you need without exiting or logging off
- Allow each branch to set individual circulation, hold request and notification policies
- Locate patron data through multiple indexes
