Innovative, part of Clarivate™, is pleased to announce that Friendswood Public Library in Friendswood, Texas have launched Polaris as their new Integrated Library System, Vega Discover as their new discovery layer, and Vega Program for event and room booking management.
The Friendswood Library serves its community of approximately 40,000 residents with an extensive collection of physical and electronic resources. The Friendswood Library also engages its community with events that include story times, book clubs, gaming, movie nights, craft classes, concerts and fitness classes. The library also offers exam proctoring, 3D printing, poster printing, and lends laptops, tablets, and projectors. The Friendswood Library is a multiyear winner of the Achievement of Excellence in Libraries Award.
“We pride ourselves in offering excellence in services to our community,” says Matthew Riley, Director of the Friendswood Library. “We see Polaris, Discover and Program as tools that will help patrons find our resources and contribute to good working conditions for our staff.”
Polaris provides an intuitive web interface that brings the full power and functionality of the integrated library system (ILS) to the web browser. Polaris can be used on a computer or tablet, freeing staff to connect with patrons and complete tasks wherever it is most convenient—even outside the library walls.
Vega Discover is the responsive and accessible discovery module of the Vega Library Experience (LX) suite of patron engagement tools. Vega LX is a cloud-based platform that allows library staff to easily communicate and manage a full range of materials, programs, and services.
Vega LX works seamlessly with integrated library system (ILS) solutions Sierra and Polaris. To learn more about the Polaris ILS or the Vega LX platform, visit iii.com or contact Innovative today.