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From Sierra to Polaris

September 10 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT

West Des Moines Public Library shares lessons from its migration journey

As libraries look for ways to simplify staff workflows, reduce system administration and improve the patron experience, many are taking a fresh look at their ILS. Join West Des Moines Public Library for a candid discussion of its migration from Sierra to Polaris.

“Polaris is designed around how public libraries actually work. … If your goal is to empower your staff and help them feel confident in what they’re doing, I would absolutely recommend moving from Sierra to Polaris.”

Traci Glass Director at West Des Moines Public Library

Rather than a product demonstration, this session focuses on the practical aspects of planning and managing a library system migration, including the decisions, challenges and lessons learned along the way.
In this session, you’ll learn:

 

  • Why West Des Moines Public Library chose to move from Sierra to Polaris
  • How the team planned and managed the migration process
  • How staff prepared for the transition and adoption
  • Key lessons learned during implementation
  • Practical considerations for other Sierra libraries evaluating Polaris
  • Answers to your questions during a live Q&A with West Des Moines Public Library and Clarivate

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