Inmagic® Genie
 Inmagic® Genie is a web-based solution designed to handle
the typical library management functions of a corporate or specialized
library. Currently Genie includes:
- a web OPAC interface for end users to search the catalog,
- an Infocart selection option for users to add items to their cart and then
print, email or request these items from the library,
- a My Library option for end users that allows them to log in and view their own loans, overdues, reserves, and the serials that are routed to them;
- a web interface for administrators, staff and other
specified users to log in and handle library management tasks,
- web based cataloguing; loans checkin and checkout; borrower
registration and updates; serials checkin and routing; acquisitions and
inter-library loans.
Unlike many modular library management systems, every Genie system already includes all the typical library
functions without requiring the purchase of any add-ons. Genie is a great solution for libraries with multiple offices,
as the web-based updating allows organizations to easily create a merged catalog of holdings, and to sign out materials remotely.
Genie is currently at version 3.2. A history of features added in previous versions of Genie is available here.
Demo
Andornot provides a demonstration Genie site. Access details are provided here.
Configuration Options
New users of Genie can be up and running almost immediately using the default settings, however many aspects of Genie can be configured to your specific
requirements. Some examples Andornot has completed for Genie clients are available in our Genie Configuration Options (.pdf)
document.
The latest tips are tricks are also published in Andornot’s developer blog.
Depending on your Genie license you may also have access to the underlying TextWorks and WebPublisher PRO software to allow you to create unlimited addditional textbases.
Instead of the default Genie OPAC interface you can choose to utilize any of Andornot's range of add-on's to completely customize the search and results pages.
Training
Andornot provides training in all aspects of Genie, from
management activites such as cataloging and serials set-up, to configuration options that tailor Genie to your library. We conduct training both on-site and remotely, using web conferencing and learning technologies such as WebEx.
System Requirements
Genie is available for both DB/Text proprietary and SQL (Content Server) versions.
Desktop access to the databases is provided through TextWorks and the
web interface utilizes WebPublisher PRO. However in Genie
version 2 and above, the administrator only needs occasional access to the databases
via the desktop as virtually all functionality is available through the
web interface.
Conversion from Other Systems
Andornot can assist with conversions from the Library Module, earlier versions of Genie and other library systems.
We always recommend consulting assistance for both new and upgrading users to ensure the process goes smoothly.
Initially there are many decisions to be made and Andornot has developed a checklist to assist you with understanding the
options. Please contact us for price quotes for switching or upgrading to Genie, or to schedule a WebEx-based demo.
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