Program Title: Building Permission Structures in Polaris: The SHARE Approach
Track: Polaris
Program Description: Join Dena Porter, SHARE Administrative Services Manager, as she demystifies Polaris permissions within North America’s largest automated library consortium. Discover how SHARE developed and maintains 1,400 permission groups to manage cataloging and circulation across its member libraries effectively. Attendees will learn how SHARE created distinct permission groups for schools and public libraries to protect patron privacy and ensure data security, as well as how cataloging permissions are structured according to staff training levels. Gain practical insights and proven strategies to streamline permission management and strengthen system governance within your own organization.
Speaker/ Information: Dena Porter. SHARE Administrative Services Manager, Illinois Heartland Library System
iug2026.pptx (6.6 MB)