GIgateway is pleased to announce the launch of the MetaGenie on-line service. This easy-to-use tool allows organisations without their own node/directory to publish metadata on GIgateway.

What is MetaGenie on-line?

MetaGenie on-line is a browser-based version of the popular MetaGenie tool. It enables organisations to publish and update metadata directly on the GIgateway Catalogue node. It is aimed at smaller organisations that have too few metadata records to justify setting up their own node.

I am one of those organisations - How do I use it?

Firstly fill in a registration form. We will reply within 7 days and issue you with a username and password to access the service. Once these are issued, you may login at any time through the GIgateway website.

Is it easy to use?

Yes – very. Its intuitive interface is based on the stand-alone version of the tool, which has received considerable praise from users. A comprehensive user-guide is also available on-line. The in-built validation means that creating an invalid metadata record is impossible.

When will my records be published?

Metadata records will usually be published on the GIgateway website within 24 hours of making a change. However, please note that this is not guaranteed.

Can I update records once published?

Yes – simply login to MetaGenie On-line and select the “open existing” option.

I’ve got some more queries. How do I contact you?

Just send your query to info@gigateway.org.uk and we’ll get straight back to you. Or for more information on MetaGenie and MetaGenie On-line, go to http://www.gigateway.org.uk/metadata/default.html

Best Wishes, the Information Services Team

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