X Geac Welcome to our Library Client Server Solution tour.

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac We have a full suite of Client functionality including …

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac Acquisitions

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac Acquisitions Holdings & Serials

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac Acquisitions Holdings & Serials Circulation

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac Acquisitions Holdings & Serials Cataloging Circulation

X Library Solutions Client/Server Suite Geac Acquisitions Holdings & Serials Cataloging Circulation Let me start by introducing you to our ergonomically designed User Interface.

XGeacGeac Library Solutions User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions You may find the User Interface familiar at the very first glance…. User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions It has been designed in the same manner as Microsoft Outlook © User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions Each screen has 4 panes... User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 The 1st pane at the top is the Search pane... User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 The 2nd pane is the Header pane... 2 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 This will contain brief information about the current record such as... 2 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 Patron name & barcode, order number, Local control number, etc. 2 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 This information will remain displayed for all work on this record. 2 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions 1 The 3rd pane is the Data Entry pane which will change depending on the function being performed. 2 3 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions The 4th pane is the Function pane, allowing selection of all available functions in each module. 4 User Friendly Interface

XGeacGeac Library Solutions An important feature for those who are mouse-a-phobic, and for efficiency, is that all functions and commands can be performed without touching a mouse... 4 Ease of Use

XGeacGeac Library Solutions Using standard Windows keyboard conventions. 4 Ease of Use

XGeacGeac Library Solutions Screen colors can be set to the user’s preference using the Windows color scheme. 4 Ease of Use

XGeacGeac Library Solutions Okay. Let’s take a look at some sample screens from the various modules... 4 Ease of Use

XGeacGeac Library Solutions Intuitive Workflow AcquisitionsAcquisitions Acquisitions is designed for efficient and intuitive workflow, while maintaining functional richness.

X GeacGeac Library Solutions Intuitive Workflow AcquisitionsAcquisitions Detailed bibliographic data can be added or linked to upon order creation to allow instant access from the OPAC.

X Order Allocation Tab Orders can have copies easily allocated to multiple locations and funds.AcquisitionsAcquisitionsGeacGeac Library Solutions

X Order Notes Tab There are multiple note fields available which expand into a full window with a single keystroke.AcquisitionsAcquisitionsGeacGeac Library Solutions

X Order Receiving ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Full Receiving, Invoicing, Vouchering and Claiming functionality are also available in Acquisitions.AcquisitionsAcquisitions

X Vendor Data ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions AcquisitionsAcquisitions Vendor data including multiple addresses and statistics are readily available.

X Vendor Data ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions AcquisitionsAcquisitions Now on to Circulation...

X Checkout ScreenCirculationCirculationGeacGeac Library Solutions The Circulation client offers all the essential functionality for the circulation desk...

X Edit Patron ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Including instant access to Patron information & update,...

X Accounting ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Detailed accounting listing on fines, overdues,...

X Accounting ScreenCirculationCirculation …and a detailed account HISTORY of all blocks and fines. VERY useful to Circ staff when dealing with patrons questioning any transactions.GeacGeac Library Solutions

X Lost Items ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation A separate listing for Lost Item details,...

X Items Out ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Full details for items on loan,...

X Items Out ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Renew one, or all items currently on loan with a single click or command,...

X Holds by Patron ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Display, Place or Cancel Holds for a patron,...

X Holds by Patron ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation …and maintain Hold Queues

X Blocks ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Display, Add or Delete Blocks on a patron record,...

X Patron Registration ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation And of course - Patron Registration,...

X Patron Registration ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation Which has the ability to copy Patron info from other records when you are adding multiple patrons from the same family or household.

X Patron Registration Second ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions CirculationCirculation There is also a 2nd screen of Patron information with site definable patron data fields

X Checkin/Checkout/Patron Functions Offline Circulation Offline Circulation provides the core Checkin, Checkout/Renewal, and Patron functions without being connected to the server.GeacGeac Library Solutions

X Checkin/Checkout/Patron Functions Offline Circulation The Offline Circulation module is available at all times. It can be used on remote PC’s such as Bookmobiles.GeacGeac Library Solutions

X Checkin/Checkout/Patron Functions Offline Circulation It is also automatically initiated any time that the Circ client is invoked but cannot connect to the server.GeacGeac Library Solutions

X Context Sensitive Online HelpGeacGeac Library Solutions Online Help There is Context Sensitive Help available at all times by clicking on Help or using the F1 key.

X GeacGeac Library Solutions And now a brief peek at Holdings & Serials

X Monograph Item Summary ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Holdings is accessible from any of the other client function allowing for division of holdings work to meet your needs...

X Monograph Item Summary ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials I.e. Acquisitions staff can add barcodes or placeholders, cataloging staff can items as can Circulation staff (access level permitting).

X Location Information TabGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Detailed information is available for update for each item.

X Spine Label ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Spine Label Printing is available directly from the client.

X Spine Label ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials You can select from pre-defined templates and print individually or add to a queue to print many at one time.

X Labels Maintenance ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials When queuing labels you can specify different printers and different label types.

X Serials Copy Set Summary ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Serials and multi-part holdings can also be maintained here.

X Order Summary ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Summary Order information is readily available.

X Bibliographic Edit ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials As well as the ability to edit the bibliographic record (permissions allowing).

X Publication Pattern Summary ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Publication Patterns can be viewed in Summary or...

X Publication Pattern Detail ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Publication Detail view

X Publication Pattern Predictions ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Predictions are a keystroke or mouse click away.

X Serials Checkin ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials Serials Checkin shows the last 4 issues received, highlights the expected issue and displays the next 3 expected issues.

X Printer Setup for Labels ScreenGeacGeac Library Solutions Holdings & Serials In addition to Label Printing, Serials can also print Routing Slips

X GeoCatCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions Geac’s Cataloging Client “GeoCat” is the best in the industry.

X Visually IntuitiveCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions It uses colors for easy readability to distinguish between tags, indicators, subfields and data.

X Visually IntuitiveCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions It also uses standard windows conventions for functions such as cut & paste of data, complete subfields, complete tags, multiple tags, etc.

X Functionally AffluentCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions GeoCat has many superior features which make it simple to use for the novice or expert cataloger.

X Functionally AffluentCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions Features such as: Ability to create Macros for repetitive tasks Spell Checker Marc format checker Authority Hot Key searching Diacritics Support

X Original CatalogingCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions GeoCat allows for almost effortless original cataloguing using pre-defined workforms and macros.

X Copy CatalogingCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions It also allows for easy copy cataloging from your Geac database or any other Z39.50 accessible database.

X Extensive HelpCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions There is extensive help available for both the operational use of GeoCat as well as for each and every Marc tag, indicator and subfield.

X Form InputCatalogingCatalogingGeacGeac Library Solutions Form input is available for fixed fields providing a description of each field and a table of valid values for each field.

X Maintenance ClientAdministrationAdministrationGeacGeac Library Solutions Geac’s most recent addition to it’s Client software is the Maintenance Client.

X Maintenance ClientAdministrationAdministrationGeacGeac Library Solutions The ADVANCE Maintenance Client will allow authorized staff to create and maintain system configuration codes and tables through a Graphical Interface.

X Maintenance ClientAdministrationAdministrationGeacGeac Library Solutions This makes navigation and updating system parameters simpler and much more intuitive while strengthening the control over access to these parameters.

X Maintenance ClientAdministrationAdministrationGeacGeac Library Solutions A good example of this is the Advance PORT record. On the server it could require access from up to 9 different points. In the Maintenance Client all access is from 1 point with separate tabs for each module.

X GeacGeac Library Solutions Geac Thanks for your attention Questions ?

X GeacGeac Library Solutions Well that’s it for my quick little tour of Geac’s Library Solution. Geac

X GeacGeac Library Solutions Bye for now! Geac