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Polaris

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Polaris is an Integrated Library System offered by Innovative Interfaces, Inc..

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Polaris has been installed in 1,641 libraries, spanning 4,119 facilities or branches)

Polaris implementations by Type of Library

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Distribution of Polaris sites by Country

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System migration patterns for Polaris

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Sales Statistics for Polaris

[Data source: statistics reported for the Annual Library Systems Report]

Sales and Installation Statistics for Polaris
Product NameCompanyNameProduct TypeYearContractsLibrariesInstalled
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System202486704
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System202318623
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System202275205601
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20218286613
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20202227430
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System201917
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System2017226557
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20161638501
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20151338493
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20141515483
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20133049481
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System201230701448
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20115379418
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20102342374
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20093338348
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20085696269
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20073276286
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20065154260
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System200539146
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20043792
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20032073
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20022148
Polaris Innovative Interfaces, Inc.Integrated Library System20011232

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Polaris Satisfaction Ratings

[Data source: International Survey of Library Automation]

2021 Polaris Responses by Sector
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SatisfactionLevelILS1767.57 58.2020957.55367.7251117.55
ILSFunctionality1767.55 57.6020957.60367.6151117.64
PrintFunctionality1737.83 58.2020927.95367.9751117.82
ElectronicFunctionality1716.26 57.0020916.40356.4651115.82
SatisfactionCustomerSupport1717.31 57.0020917.25367.4251117.55
CompanyLoyalty1757.26 58.0020957.11357.3451117.64


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News Anouncements for Polaris

Central Coast Council Libraries celebrate one year with Polaris and Vega Discover
April 25, 2025 - Australia's sixth-largest library system continues delivering exceptional service with Innovative solutions Innovative, from Clarivate, celebrates one year of partnership with Central Coast Council Libraries in New South Wales, Australia, as they continue to thrive with the Polaris Integrated Library System and Vega Discover, our modern discovery layer.

Allen County Public Library Enhances Patron Experience with Polaris, Vega Discover, and Mobile Worklists
March 4, 2025 - Innovative, part of Clarivate, welcomed Allen County Public Library to the Polaris and Vega family. After careful evaluation, ACPL selected Polaris ILS, Vega Discover Premium, and Innovative Mobile Worklists, ensuring a cohesive and engaging library experience for patrons and staff alike. By integrating these solutions, ACPL will benefit from:

Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library embraces innovation and selects Polaris
February 21, 2025 - Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Nogales Santa Cruz County Public Library in Southern Arizona has decided to extend their more than 20-year relationship with Innovative to implement Polaris and Vega Discover as their next library software solution.  

Ypsilanti District Library makes the most of Polaris Integrated Library System
February 21, 2025 - Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that the Ypsilanti District Library has completed a successful six months of using the Polaris Integrated Library System to manage library operations.

Long Beach Public Library chooses Polaris and Vega Discover
December 26, 2024 - Innovative, part of Clarivate, announced that our trusted partner over the years Long Beach Public Library has selected the Polaris ILS to replace their current Sierra system and has added Vega Discover as their new discovery layer.

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