<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Another Apollo library here. Totally agreed with everything said! The easy cataloging, amazingly responsive customer service, tons of features rolled out based on customer request, and the many ways the platform is customizable to each small library's needs. 13/10, highly recommend. I wish we'd done it years ago.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">We came from Innovative Interfaces Sierra system. The cost was increasing yearly and was approaching $10K with very poor customer service, especially for smaller clients. We're paying $2,400/yr for Apollo, which includes the added features of cover art, reviews, and patron recommendations within the catalog. Well, well worth it. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Also, the catalog is just beautiful. We adore the 'most popular,' 'what's new,' and 'booklist' features on the main page, and *LOVE* the 'reserve express' feature, which lets patrons get an automatic hold on any new item by their favorite authors and only needs a one-click step during cataloging. The cataloging side is easier and more intuitive than systems I've used before, and our staff and patrons really appreciate the automated email and text message options that are available. There's even a great report that populates patron emails to use for our digital newsletter. Super helpful all around.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">I've never used Auto-graphics Verso, so I can't offer a comparison, though. We did consider them when we were shopping around though. We opted for Biblionix Apollo.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Here's our catalog if you'd like to explore: <a href="https://albionlibrary.biblionix.com">https://albionlibrary.biblionix.com</a></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Feel free to reach out if you want more information. I'll even take you on a tour of the staff side of our Apollo system, if you like. </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small">Best wishes!</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-size:small"><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div>Cynthia Stanczak, MLS (she/her)<br>Library Director<br>Albion District Library<br>501 S. Superior St.</div><div>Albion, MI 49224</div><div>(517) 629-3993</div><div><br></div><div>Albion District Library: Transforming Minds, Changing Lives. <br>Proudly serving our community since 1919.<br>Online at <a href="http://www.albionlibrary.org" target="_blank">www.albionlibrary.org</a>, or find us on Facebook! </div><div><br></div><div><font size="1"><i>My working day may not be your working day. Please do not feel obligated to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours.</i></font></div></div></div></div><br></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Fri, Jul 30, 2021 at 12:51 PM EMAIL TEAM via Michlib-l <<a href="mailto:michlib-l@mcls.org">michlib-l@mcls.org</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div style="font-family:"Helvetica Neue",Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><div dir="ltr">Dear Directors,</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Do any libraries use Apollo ILS, is it expensive? How is it working for you? How does in compare to Auto-graphics Verso?</div><div dir="ltr"><br></div><div dir="ltr">Stephanie Daniels, Director<br></div><div><div style="font-family:Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div dir="ltr"><font face="bookman old style, new york, times, serif"><font color="#4c76a2">Vanderlyn Community Center & Hartford Public Library</font><br>12 Church Street<span> </span></font></div>
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