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Avon Lake Today
By the People, for the People
Avon Lake Public Library Modernizes with Polaris and Vega
New ILS and discovery tools deliver a unified, user-focused library experience.
Published on Feb. 23, 2026
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Avon Lake Public Library in Ohio has launched Polaris as its new integrated library system (ILS) along with Vega Discover and Vega Mobile, marking a major milestone in the library's journey to provide a more modern, connected, and patron-centric experience. The new solutions streamline staff workflows, enhance the catalog and discovery experience for patrons, and extend access beyond the library's physical location.
Why it matters
As libraries adapt to changing patron expectations, Avon Lake Public Library's investment in Polaris, Vega Discover, and Vega Mobile demonstrates a commitment to modernizing its technology stack to better serve the community. The new solutions aim to increase staff efficiency, improve the patron experience, and expand digital access to the library's resources.
The details
With Polaris as its ILS, Avon Lake Public Library can now support everyday operations like circulation and patron accounts while also delivering an enhanced catalog experience that makes it easier for patrons to search, place holds, and manage their library use online. Vega Discover unifies physical and digital resources into a single, intuitive discovery experience, featuring relevance-based search results and a clean, modern interface. To further extend access, Vega Mobile provides patrons with a seamless discovery and account management experience on the go.
- Avon Lake Public Library first opened in 1931.
- The library launched Polaris, Vega Discover, and Vega Mobile in 2026.
The players
Avon Lake Public Library
A public library in Avon Lake, Ohio that has served the community since 1931, offering a wide range of services and engaging programs.
Polaris
An integrated library system (ILS) provided by Innovative, from Clarivate, designed to support staff efficiency and the patron experience.
Vega Discover
A discovery platform from Innovative that unifies physical and digital resources into a single, intuitive experience for library patrons.
Vega Mobile
A mobile app from Innovative that provides patrons with a seamless discovery and account management experience on the go.
The takeaway
Avon Lake Public Library's adoption of Polaris, Vega Discover, and Vega Mobile demonstrates how libraries can modernize their technology stack to better serve their communities. By streamlining staff workflows, enhancing the patron experience, and expanding digital access, the library is positioning itself to meet the evolving needs of its users.
