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Innovative\u2122, part of Clarivate\u2122, is pleased to announce 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.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Long Beach Public Library (LBPL), CA has provided free, equal access to information, education, and community resources since 1896. With unique collections and archives on Long Beach\u2019s history, LBPL is a valuable resource for historical and genealogy research. The library offers computers, high-speed internet, and digital tools to bridge the digital divide, supporting literacy, language learning, and civic engagement. Since 1996, the Long Beach Public Library Foundation has fundraised and advocated for equal access to literacy, education, technology, and essential community resources through the Long Beach Public Library.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

You can see their beautiful new Vega Discover <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

About Polaris and Vega Discover<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/h6>\n

Polaris<\/span><\/a> offers a user-friendly web interface that brings the full power of the ILS to any web browser, allowing staff to work seamlessly from a computer or tablet, freeing them to connect with patrons and complete tasks wherever it is most convenient – even outside the library walls.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Vega Discover<\/span><\/a>\u202fis the responsive and\u202faccessible\u202fdiscovery module of the Vega Library Experience (LX) suite of patron engagement tools. Discover how the\u202fVega Library Experience\u202f(LX) platform can streamline your library’s communications and promote your full range of materials, events, and services – all in one cloud-based platform. Vega LX works seamlessly with ILS solutions Sierra and Polaris.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To learn more about the\u202f<\/span><\/b>Polaris ILS<\/span><\/b><\/a>\u202for the\u202f<\/span><\/b>Vega LX<\/span><\/b><\/a>, \u202f<\/span><\/b>contact Innovative today<\/span><\/b><\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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