Genesis G4

The Genesis G4 is a library automation system designed to streamline library operations and enhance the user experience. According to the vendor, this software solution is tailored for various types of libraries, including K-12 libraries, public libraries, college libraries, church libraries, commercial libraries, correctional facility libraries, and special libraries. Library media specialists, district librarians, librarians in educational institutions, librarians in churches and commercial organizations, and librarians in correctional facilities can all benefit from the features and functionalities offered by Genesis G4.

Key Features

Stand-Alone or Cloud Hosted Version: According to the vendor, Genesis G4 offers the flexibility to be installed as a stand-alone system or hosted in the cloud, allowing libraries to choose the setup that best suits their needs.

Self Circulation Kiosk: The self-circulation kiosk feature enables library patrons to check out and return items on their own, potentially reducing staff workload and improving the efficiency of the circulation process, according to the vendor.

Pick and Pull: According to the vendor, the Pick and Pull feature in Genesis G4 allows librarians to efficiently manage the retrieval of requested items by generating pick lists based on patron requests or holds, ensuring prompt availability of requested items.

G4 Record Enrichment: The Record Enrichment feature in Genesis G4 allows librarians to enhance the bibliographic records of their library's collection, potentially improving item discoverability by adding additional information such as summaries, cover images, and subject tags, according to the vendor.

Easy ISBN: Genesis G4 offers the Easy ISBN feature, which the vendor claims simplifies the cataloging process by allowing librarians to quickly retrieve and populate item information by entering the ISBN, potentially saving time and ensuring accurate cataloging.

Automatic Borrower Updates: According to the vendor, the Automatic Borrower Updates feature in Genesis G4 enables librarians to automatically update borrower information, ensuring that contact details such as address or phone number are up to date and facilitating effective communication with library patrons.

Book Repository: The Book Repository feature in Genesis G4 allows librarians to manage and track books that are not part of the circulating collection, potentially maintaining a comprehensive inventory of all books within the library's possession, according to the vendor.

Easy OPAC, your Internet-based Library Catalog: Genesis G4 provides an Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC) that allows library users to search, browse, place holds, and view their account information, providing a user-friendly interface for accessing library resources and services, according to the vendor.

Classroom, Student Equipment & Textbook Management: According to the vendor, Genesis G4 offers a feature for managing non-book materials, allowing librarians to track and assign textbooks, equipment, and other resources to specific classrooms or students, potentially ensuring efficient management and availability when needed.