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Breeding, Marshall. VersaCard: A New Ad Hoc Consortia Option from Biblionix. July 2018. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Biblionix, the supplier of the web-based Apollo ILS, recently introduced a new set of features to help libraries share their collections with selected library partners without the overhead and complications associated with prevailing models of consortial infrastructure. The company's VersaCard Ad Hoc Consortia enables multiple libraries using the Apollo ILS to let their patrons borrow materials from each other's collections. This new service complements its VersaCat discovery interface, which enables patrons to search multiple library catalogs. Biblionix recently launched a new inter-library reserves feature that can let patrons request materials from other libraries.

Breeding, Marshall. Biblionix: Specializing in Technology for Small Public Libraries. September 2014. Smart Libraries Newsletter. Biblionix has developed its Apollo ILS specifically for small public libraries. The company has seen steady growth in terms of the numbers of libraries subscribing Apollo and in ever broader geographic areas beyond its home turf of Texas. The customer base of Apollo remains a bit more concentrated in the Midwest and Northeast of the United States, with increasing penetration in other states, including Washington, Oregon, Alabama, Florida. While still in the small-library niche, some of the recent sales of Apollo have been to multi-branch libraries or small consortia. Biblionix has not ventured to offer its products outside the United States or to other types of libraries

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February 14, 2025. Biblionix offers Ask A Librarian feature via custom SMS numbers. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, offers optional Gabbie, a two-way texting feature for its Apollo integrated library system. Among other features, this innovation enables libraries to offer "Ask A Librarian" services through custom SMS numbers, allowing patrons to communicate directly with their library via text messaging. This feature set is built into Apollo's existing platform, requiring no additional hardware. Library staff can manage patron conversations directly through their Apollo dashboard, while automated services handle routine requests like renewals and account status inquiries without staff intervention.

January 21, 2025. Biblionix receives Platinum Distinction for Gabbie 2-Way Texting at 2025 Modern Library Awards. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, has been awarded the prestigious Platinum Distinction for its Gabbie 2-Way Texting feature at the 2025 Modern Library Awards. This recognition comes from a panel of librarian judges who evaluated the product based on quality, functionality, value, and customer service. The Gabbie 2-Way Texting feature, integrated into Biblionix's Apollo library management system, enables seamless communication between libraries and their patrons through text messaging. This innovative solution allows patrons to manage their accounts, renew materials, and receive notifications without requiring direct staff intervention.

December 12, 2024. Library automation leader Biblionix launches advanced Events & Rooms Management system for public libraries. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, today announced the launch of its Events & Rooms Management System. This new addition to the Apollo platform streamlines the coordination of library events and room bookings through an intuitive interface designed specifically for public libraries. The system introduces separate tabs for events and rooms, automated fee management, and customizable terms, allowing libraries to efficiently manage their room spaces and programming. It seamlessly integrates with library calendars, enabling both staff and patrons to view availability, book spaces, and receive automated reminders.

September 26, 2024. Library automation leader Biblionix launches redesigned website. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, announced the launch of its redesigned website. The new website offers an enhanced user experience, making it easier for visitors to find information about the company's products and services, and features a dedicated Trending Features section showcasing the latest innovations in library automation.

June 4, 2024. Library Automation Leader Biblionix offers security and privacy to subscribing libraries. Biblionix announced its steadfast commitment to providing unmatched security and privacy features to its subscribing libraries throughout the United States. With a focus on serving libraries exclusively, Biblionix ensures that their needs remain the sole focus of the company's efforts. Biblionix achieves this comprehensive security through a multi-layered approach.

March 9, 2024. Biblionix FlexShare Consortia helps library partners share resources while retaining autonomy. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, today announced the continued innovation of its FlexShare Consortia, a unique program that empowers libraries to share resources with other institutions while retaining complete autonomy over their own operations. FlexShare allows libraries to create custom consortia with select partners, enabling patrons to search and request materials from other libraries within the consortium, all using their home library card. This collaborative approach expands access to a wider range of resources without the complexities and costs associated with traditional consortial models.

February 9, 2024. Biblionix unveils self-guided demos for Apollo and Artemis library management systems. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, today announced the launch of self-guided demos for its flagship library management systems, Apollo and Artemis. These interactive demos offer librarians a convenient and comprehensive way to explore the features and benefits of both systems, empowering them to make informed decisions about their library's technology needs.

December 6, 2023. Biblionix retools school libraries with Artemis library automation software tailored for educational excellence. Biblionix, a leading provider of cloud-based library management systems, today announced the availability of its Artemis library automation software for schools. Artemis is a powerful and easy-to-use solution that provides schools with similar high-end tools used in Apollo public libraries, plus incredible customer support from a team of experts.

September 6, 2023. Biblionix revolutionizes library services with seamless access to e-books, databases, and more. For more than 17 years, the innovative and dynamic focus and commitment of Biblionix has been helping public and school libraries manage and deliver information, and maximize the library's user-friendly efficiency. Now it gets even better, easier, and more convenient, because Biblionix revolutionizes library services with seamless access to select vendors e-Books, Databases, and more. Biblionix makes it fast, direct, and delightful. Easy access to e-Books, Databases, and more is consistent with the Biblionix commitment to provide libraries with the best possible and most up-to-date and effective automation software.

August 12, 2023. Library automation leader Biblionix celebrating 17th Year in business. Biblionix, the industry-respected developer of leading-edge and easy-to-use library automation systems for public and school libraries, continues to earn rave reviews from Biblionix clients. Particularly about how the state-of-the-art technology and systems continue to achieve user-friendly efficiency.

Oct 19, 2006 Biblionix announces Apollo Automation Service
Biblionix announced formal availability of its Apollo Automation Service. Apollo was designed by and for small and medium sized public libraries. It is hosted over the Internet from Biblionix’s servers, eliminating the need for an on-site server. No software installation is required, only a Web browser on any operating system.

2003 Biblionix founded by Alexander Charbonnet

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2024 Biblionix Accomplishments Narrative

Biblionix grew again in 2024, continuing an unbroken string since its inception. Forty new customers joined the Apollo family. And 6 schools/districts joined the Artemis family. Apollo’s retention rate remains extraordinarily high. The trend of new customers migrating from “high-end” systems also continued.

Apollo 2024 enhancements include

• Our already highly regarded Support team has been greatly enhanced with the implementation of the Front platform and the hiring of an additional Support person.
• Public catalog searching can now be globally limited to only Kids items or only "non-Kids" items.
• Creation of an “Admin Panel” for customers’ directors/account owners. This is where invoice delivery is done; we no longer mail invoices. Credit card and EFT payment options are also available there. Future enhancements include a listing of the options and with indications of what the library is using and what they are not as well as other account info.
• Roll out of Events & Rooms scheduling option to all customers.

FlexShare™ continues to gain popularity.

• We have 23 total FlexShare groups, comprising 98 libraries.
• 20 groups and 85 libraries are accepting each other’s cards.
• 17 groups and 80 libraries are accepting each other’s returns, that is, you can drop a book off at the "wrong" library and it gets checked in off the patron account immediately and sent home.
• 16 groups and 57 libraries are doing cross-library reserves, where patrons can place reserves for items owned by other libraries in their own library’s catalog and have it delivered to their own library.
• 479 libraries are showing at least one other library’s catalog in their own.
• All uses of "library" here mean an Apollo account, which may consist of multiple branches.

Biblionix continues to be family owned, profitable, and debt-free.