LibraryWorld vs. Polaris ILS

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
LibraryWorld
Score 0.0 out of 10
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LibraryWorld headquartered in San Jose offers a suite of library automation modules that enable users to manage one or more libraries using any standard Web browser. Whether it's full patron access, serials tracking, inventory, or security, the vendor states users will be impressed with the great return on investment this service provides. Each library subscription is free for up to 30 days. After which time, the user can purchase a standard subscription for $425 per year.
$495
per month
Polaris ILS
Score 6.4 out of 10
N/A
Innovative Interfaces headquartered in Emeryville offers Polaris ILS, a library management system.N/A
Pricing
LibraryWorldPolaris ILS
Editions & Modules
LibraryWorld
$495
annual subscription
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
LibraryWorldPolaris ILS
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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User Testimonials
LibraryWorldPolaris ILS
Likelihood to Recommend
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
Appropriate for public libraries but I don’t think a small school library would need it
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Pros
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
  • Integrates with other platforms
  • User friendly
  • Used by other libraries
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Cons
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
  • In my opinion, poor customer service
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Usability
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
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
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
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
LibraryWorld, Inc
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Clarivate
  • Helps us catalog quickly
  • Helps us monitor patrons fines
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