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# Polaris ILS

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> Polaris ILS software manages library operations and services to improve patron experience.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Polaris ILS?

Public libraries, academic libraries, school libraries

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Innovative Interfaces
- **Location**: Liverpool, US
- **Founded**: 1978

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- OPAC

## Category

- [Library Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30022/library-automation/software)

## Alternatives

1. [LPT:One](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/124536/lpt-one) — 3.9/5 (8 reviews)
2. [OpenBiblio](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/214704/openbiblio) (0 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Polaris is the best modern solution for users looking to migrate from older software like Sierra" — 5.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *7 July 2023* | Libraries | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Easy to migrate from Sierra ILS (staying within the Innovative family); search on staff end is very responsive and easy to access records for patrons and content
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> **Cons**: Some records did not migrate in the best manner, but were easily repaired; the public catalog is not as powerful as some outside vendors for public searching
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> Better patron record management and ability to keep public service staff using browsers rather than clients is a win for all parties.

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1017534/polaris-ils)

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| en | <https://www.capterra.com/p/235000/Polaris-ILS/> |
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