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Polaris Library Systems Debuts New Products, New Staff and Enhancements to Customer Support at ALA Midwinter 2012 (January 20, 2012)
Polaris Library Systems Continues Strong Growth; Reaches 59 Signed Contracts in 2011 (January 20, 2012)
Don't Miss Your Chance To Win $5,000 - Enter the Polaris Great App Challenge (November 30, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems Launches the Polaris Developer Network (October 18, 2011)
Coquitlam Public Library Selects Polaris (October 14, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems Announces Strong Third Quarter (October 6, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems Welcomes New Vice President of Product Management (September 19, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems Welcomes New Vice President of Sales and Marketing (August 31, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems Announces Strong Start to 2011 (July 27, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems to Debut New PAC Interface at ALA Annual (June 22, 2011)
Bergen County Cooperative Library System in New Jersey Selects the Polaris ILS (February 8, 2011)
Polaris Library Systems to Debut Community-Focused Tools at ALA Midwinter (January 6, 2011)
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Syracuse, NY, October 14, 2011 - Polaris Library Systems, a pioneer in the development of library technology solutions for public, private and academic libraries, announced today that Coquitlam Public Library (CPL) in British Columbia, Canada, has selected the Polaris Integrated Library System (ILS). It will replace the library's current GEAC Advance system. "We were working with a 20-year old system that became difficult and expensive to use," said Silvana Harwood, the library's deputy director. "We needed a system that would meet our present and future needs." CPL selected the Polaris ILS based on the system's cost, functionality, ease-of-use and strong customer references. In addition, CPL was impressed with Polaris as a company. "The intuitive aspects of the Polaris ILS attracted many of our staff; mainly simplicity and ease-of-use. Its look and feel was exactly what we needed and what our patrons have been asking for. Options such as a Children's PAC and additional language capabilities, specifically Chinese, Farsi and Korean, were important," said Harwood. "We were also looking for a company that has a strong commitment to public libraries and one that would be responsive to current and future needs through continuous development. The fact that Polaris encourages members to join the Polaris Users' Group to enhance the system really stood out." CPL's procurement process was a rigorous one. CPL conducted 10 full-day live product demonstrations over a one-year period, and then issued a Request for Proposal (RFP). While many vendors responded, the library's ILS committee unanimously selected Polaris Library Systems as the winning bidder. "Today more than ever, libraries have to do more with existing resources," said Bill Schickling, president and CEO, Polaris Library Systems. "CPL saw the value that the Polaris ILS will bring to their library and their community, allowing them to offer more services in a user-friendly environment without expending additional staff resources. We're looking forward to establishing a long term relationship - and friendship - with the CPL staff and its members." ###
About Coquitlam Public Library Over its 40 years of existence, the Coquitlam Public Library has built a strong reputation for commitment to the community. The library has achieved this by providing many services to their patrons, meeting the changing needs of a diverse society and the needs of a growing community. The library's two branches service a population of over 120,000 and circulate over 1,000,000 items per year. About Polaris Library Systems
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