“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
Partners
At Polaris Library Systems, we believe your automation system should be the backbone for other services that are important to your library. That's why we work with all major library industry vendors to seamlessly integrate their products into the Polaris ILS. These alliances allow us to deliver more value to you in terms of content and functional capabilities, which in turn increase staff productivity and enhance service to your patrons.
3M Library Systems
www.3M.com/library
Comprehensive systems and services that secure, track and manage materials and information.
Altarama Information Systems*
www.altarama.com/
Altarama Information Systems provides software and support of libraries’ reference services.
AWE, Inc.*
www.awe-net.com
AWE offers Polaris and GALAXY customers NetCare, a comprehensive network monitoring and support service that complements their Library Information Station and other public access products.
Baker & Taylor
www.btol.com
EDI partner. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool, Title Source. Cover images and other enriched data are available via subscription to The Content Café*.
Blackwell's
www.blackwell.com
Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool, Collection Manager.
BookLetters
www.bookletters.com
Fast, easy, affordable e-newsletter service that lets patrons customize the book news they receive from their library and immediately connect to the library's web site, e-resources and catalog.
Book Sense
www.booksense.com
Book Sense is affiliated with the American Booksellers Association, representing independent bookstores throughout the country.
Book Wholesalers, Inc. (BWI)
www.bwibooks.com
EDI partner. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool, TitleTales.
Brodart, Inc.
www.brodart.com
EDI partner. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool, bibz.com. DartClix* provides web sites selected by librarians that can be added to your catalog.
Central Technology
www.cen-tec.com
icirc self-checkout. SIP2 compatible.
Checkpoint Systems
www.checkpointsystems.com
Self check; SIP2 compatible
Chilifresh
www.chilifresh.com
Chilifresh provides patron-entered reviews with your library catalog.
Civic Technologies
www.librarydecision.com
Produces LibraryDecision, a library planning service that utilizes state-of-the-art geographic information systems and census data to analyze and visualize the relationships between community needs and library resources in order to deliver more effective library services.
Comprise Technologies
www.comprisetechnologies.com
Smart Access Manager (SAM) provides solutions for managing patron access to library computers, including patron authentication, time/session management, PC reservations, Internet filters and more.
CybraryN (Computers by Design)
www.cybraryn.com
Patron authentication, public access workstation and print management solutions though the CybraryN product line; SIP2 compatible.
DiscoverySchool
school.discovery.com
The Polaris PowerPACTM supports automatically updated links to the DiscoverySchool favorites pages of information and projects produced by the Discovery Channel.
EBSCO Publishing NoveList
www.epnet.com/public/novelist.asp
NoveList, an electronic resource for fiction, provides information on over 100,000 titles for readers of all ages.
EnvisionWare*
www.envisionware.com
Public access workstation and print management solutions. (PC Reservation, LPT:One); SIP2 compatible.
E*vanced Solutions*
www.e-vancedsolutions.com
Unique event registration, room reservation, and reading program management tools that help library staff spend more time helping patrons and less time managing paperwork.
Integrated Technology Group
www.integratedtek.com
Self-check; SIP2 compatible.
iTeam Resources
www.iteamaccess.com
iTeam Resources provides comprehensive solutions for print and workstations management.
Libdata.com
www.libdata.com
Libdata.com offers Libshield, a software solution for managing public use computer time and print waiting lists.
Libramation
www.libramation.com
Self-check; SIP2 compatible.
Librarica
www.librarica.com
SIP2 compatible with the CASSIE System for public access computing solutions.
Library Automation Technologies
www.flashscan.net
Self-check; SIP2 compatible.
Midwest Tape
www.midwesttapes.com
EDI partner for tapes, videos, DVDs. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool.
MSNBC
www.msnbc.com
Continuous news feed provided in the Polaris PowerPACTM at no charge. Customers can turn this feature off if they choose.
OCLC
Online Computer Library Center, Inc.
www.oclc.org
OCLC Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Direct Request Service streamlines the ILL process. OCLC automatically receives ILL requests from Polaris and routes the requests to potential lenders. Lending libraries send the materials to borrowing libraries; borrowing libraries return the materials to lending libraries. Polaris customers who are OCLC members can use this service.
OCLC QuestionPoint 24/7 Reference
www.oclc.org/questionpoint/
Polaris ILS integrates with QuestionPoint 24/7 Reference Service to provide the collaborative environment and technical tools needed to deliver round-the-clock, live reference service.
Overdrive
www.overdrive.com
SIP2 compatible for linking to eBooks. Future phases of integration will be NCIP-based.
Quality Books
www.quality-books.com
EDI partner
R. R. Bowker
www.booksinprint.com
www.globalbooksinprint.com
Subscribers to Books in Print® and Global Books in Print™ can search from the PAC or the acquisitions, cataloging or circulation subsystems. Z39.50 search results in Polaris produce bibliographic elements and access to annotations, awards and the complete Publisher Authority Database.
Sentry Technology
www.sentrytechnology.com/libroverview.htm
Sentry Technology provides RFID and EM self-check and security systems.
Syndetic Solutions*
www.syndetics.com
Polaris libraries can subscribe to Syndetics and select the type of enriched content they want to display in Polaris PowerPACTM (tables of contents, first chapters, full color images, etc.). The enriched content will display for records in their own library catalog as well as for records retrieved from other Z39.50 library catalogs.
Tech Logic
www.tech-logic.com
Automated check-in, sorting, conveyor system.
TDNet
www.tdnet.com
Solution for OpenURL link resolver for thousands of electronic resources
The Active Network*
governments.theactivenetwork.com
Payment Manager is fully integrated with Polaris ILS and provides a 100% audit trail of all payments from receipt to general ledger. All payments - credit, debit, cash, check or stored value card - are automatically entered into Polaris so the patron's account is updated in real time without any additional rekeying by staff.
Tutor.com
www.tutor.com
Polaris ILS integrates with Tutor.com's Ask A Librarian software to help patrons connect to a live librarian at the point at which they need assistance.
Unique Management Services
www.unique-mgmt.com
UMS handles all collection activities to ensure the return of library materials or payment of fines. UMS does not collect materials or money - they encourage patrons to settle their accounts by mailing notices, making phone calls, or notifying credit agencies. UMS offers Polaris customers a 90-day, no-risk trial.
Veicon Technology
www.veicon.com
Provides secure, public Internet solutions for libraries. Proven V-Link smart terminal technology offers OPAC, Internet, E-mail, MS Office, patron authentication and time management linked to libraries ILS and remote booking for all public access terminals. Veicon also provides V-Print for print management solutions and CIPA compliant filtering.
VendPrint, Inc.
www.vendprint.com
SIP2 compatible tools to manage, track, and charge for network printing/copying as well as controlling access to workstations.
WebCheckout*
www.webcheckout.net
Browser-based media and materials scheduling and management system that seamlessly integrates with Polaris.
Web Feet
www.webfeetguides.com
With web sites chosen by librarians, teachers, and subject-area experts, Web Feet offers links to hundreds of topics. Libraries that subscribe to the MARC-formatted Web Feet collection can import records into the Polaris database for use with the Polaris PowerPACTM.
* The partners list is compiled on the basis of product compatibility. Polaris Library Systems also operates as a reseller for selected products, and can facilitate purchase for your library.