Public, K-12, and Special libraries migrated to the Polaris ILS on December 11, 2019.
Links to the PRODUCTION server are:
LEAP Client - PRD Polaris PAC - PRD Simply Reports - PRD
Links to the TRAINING server are:
LEAP Client - TRN Polaris PAC - TRN Simply Reports - TRN
For access to the 'Staff Client' for cataloging and technical services, refer to the RemoteApp Section.
Polaris Highlights
The Polaris ILS features:
- III’s cloud-hosted, subscription solution is provided on Amazon Web Services (AWS) & has data centers located in multiple locations so is in compliance with data privacy laws.
- The Polaris Web Client - Leap, provides a completely web-based patron services and circulation interface for staff, allowing for greater mobility and expanded outreach services. Also, easy to train staff.
- Great customer service and extensive documentation.
- EContent integration is available through the Polaris ILS. Libraries using Polaris can catalog, display in PAC, manage access and circulation eContent from OverDrive & many other EContent providers.
- There is a mobile app available but in addition there is a responsive mobile app for those that don’t wish to download apps.
- Polaris has a Kid’s catalog.
- Analytics/Reports are easy to initiate and implement.
- User friendly.
- Syndetics provides an attractive view of materials along with reviews.
- Some technical services are handled within a client but services are expected to be available in LEAP in the future.