Polaris ILS vs. SirsiDynix BLUEcloud

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Polaris ILS
Score 6.4 out of 10
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Innovative Interfaces headquartered in Emeryville offers Polaris ILS, a library management system.N/A
SirsiDynix BLUEcloud
Score 0.0 out of 10
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The BLUEcloud Library Services Platform (LSP) from SirsiDynix in Lehi is presented as a next-generation library software. BLUEcloud is designed to increasea library’s possibilities through enhanced discovery, resource management, flexible web services, and staff components.N/A
Pricing
Polaris ILSSirsiDynix BLUEcloud
Editions & Modules
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Offerings
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Polaris ILSSirsiDynix BLUEcloud
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
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Premium Consulting/Integration Services
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Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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User Testimonials
Polaris ILSSirsiDynix BLUEcloud
Likelihood to Recommend
Appropriate for public libraries but I don’t think a small school library would need it
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Pros
  • Integrates with other platforms
  • User friendly
  • Used by other libraries
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Cons
  • In my opinion, poor customer service
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Usability
It is user friendly to a degree but, in my experience, a lot you have to use online resources to figure out
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Alternatives Considered
I think Polaris ILS is more suited for larger libraries; in my opinion, Destiny is simple enough for a small school library.
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Return on Investment
  • Helps us catalog quickly
  • Helps us monitor patrons fines
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