Some San Marcos Public Library operations will be temporarily impacted as staff prepare to launch a new circulation management system, which began the week of February 17. The Polaris Automation System will improve efficiency and access to services for both staff and library patrons, supporting expedited checkout and return processes and providing easier access to the library’s catalog.
The system features a user-friendly catalog that will allow patrons to browse all of the library’s available materials in both print and digital formats, with customizable tools that provide patrons opportunities to explore the library’s offerings and reserve or renew materials online. Patron information for existing catalog users will be automatically transferred to the new system. Patrons will not need to create a new account.
The platform is expected to streamline circulation management and procurement for library staff, and support expansion as the library acquires new materials or develops new services. Library staff can automatically notify patrons when materials are overdue or newly available, which enhances communication and service delivery to patrons.
