Polaris Library Systems

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/us/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.

AudioGO
www.audiogo.com/
Formerly known as BBC Audiobooks, AudioGO is the UK's leading publisher of audiobooks and large print titles.

Backstage Library Works
http://www.bslw.com
Backstage Library Works creates catalog records for any item, from any source information available - MARC and DC records, other database records, lists, printed catalogs, notes, photos, artwork, etc.

Baker & Taylor*
(reseller of Content Café only)
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.

Bibliotheca-ITG
www.bibliotheca-itg.com/
Developer and supplier of flow management solutions for library materials. Integration and SIP2 compatible partner.

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
http://www.books.brodart.com
EDI partner. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool called bibz.com.

Central Technology
www.cen-tec.com
icirc self-checkout. SIP2 compatible.

Chilifresh*
www.chilifresh.com
Chilifresh provides patron-entered reviews with your library catalog.

Civic Technologies
www.civictechnologies.com
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.

CollectionHQ
www.collectionhq.com
Collection performance improvement solution for public libraries, compatible with SimplyReports/Export Express.

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.

Computype
www.computype.com
High performance and economy item labels, spine labels and printers, label maker and labels, CD/DVD labels, and patron cards.

CVS Midwest Tape
www.cvsmidwesttapes.com EDI partner. Full service DVD, music CD, and audiobook distributor, conducting business exclusively with Canadian public libraries.

CybraryN (Computers by Design)
www.cybraryn.com
Patron authentication, public access workstation and print management solutions though the CybraryN product line; SIP2 compatible.

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.

Freegal Music
www.freegalmusic.com
Downloadable music service for libraries through agreement with Sony Music Entertainment; SIP2 Partner.

Ingram Library Services
www.ingramlibrary.com
Collection management and development tools for librarians.

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.

Library Bound
www.librarybound.com
Provides solutions tailored to meet the needs of Canadian libraries. Specializing in print, video, music, audio books, and multilingual products.

LibraryThing for Libraries
www.librarything.com/forlibraries
Interactive environment for patrons that features patron reviews, pre-loaded reviews, widgets, book recommendations, and tag browsing.

Lyngsoe Library Systems
www.lyngsoesystems.com
Automates the materials handling processes in libraries; SIP2 compatible.

MicroMarketing
www.micromarketing.org
EDI partner with easy ordering and electronic invoicing of AudioBooks, Books, DVDs and Music using the Polaris Acquisition Tool.

Midwest Tape
www.midwesttapes.com
EDI partner for tapes, videos, DVDs. Transfer data to Polaris Acquisitions from web-based selection tool.

Mk Sorting
www.mk-sorting-systems.com
SIP2 compatible partner, automating the materials handling processes in libraries.

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.

Plymouth Rocket
www.plymouthrocket.com
SIP2 compatible partner, offering a suite of web-based applications.

Public Information Kiosk (PIK)
www.pikinc.net
SIP2 compatible partner, offering branch libraries "in a steel box" for placement everywhere.

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.

Rainbow Book Company
www.rainbowbookcompany.com
EDI partner. Distributor of fiction and nonfiction library books starting at the pre-K level through middle school. They feature accelerated reader titles and the newest copyrights of all books maintained in their inventory, which represents over 25 publishers.

Recorded Books
www.recordedbooks.com
Publishes and distributes audio books to public and university libraries, and schools, with various titles available in both English and Spanish for adults, children, and young adults. In addition, music, educational lectures, films, and nonfiction films are available for distribution on DVD. EDI partner.

S&B Books
www.sbbooks.com
S&B Books Ltd. supports EDI ordering and reporting available across Canada.

Sentry Technology
http://www.sentrytechnology.com/librariesoverview.html
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 PowerPAC^TM (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.

TalkingTech (iTiva)
www.talkingtech.com
Interactive voice messaging company with technology designed to send voice messages to large customer bases. Range of products that help collect debt and overdue items,undertake marketing campaigns and gather data.

TDNet*
www.tdnet.com
Solution for OpenURL link resolver for thousands of electronic resources

Tech Logic
www.tech-logic.com
Automated check-in, sorting, conveyor system.

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.

United Library Services
www.uls.com
Accepts EDI orders and produces EDI, POAs, and EDI invoices.

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.

Whitehots, Inc.
www.whitehots.com
Whitehots, Inc., one of Canada's largest public library suppliers, offers collection development selection lists specifically geared to the public library market. They have been involved in the publishing and library wholesaling industry for nearly 40 years. EDI partner.

 

* The partners list is compiled on the basis of product compatibility. Polaris Library Systems is a reseller for the selected products marked * and can facilitate purchase for your library.