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Dashboard

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Dashboard is the first page you see after logging into your Alexandria.

Sidenav

Use the sidenav to navigate to the different areas of Alexandria. The sidenav can be collapsed and expanded by clicking on the Alexandria logo at the top. At the bottom of the sidenav, you will see some helpful tips. 

Circulation 

The Circulation module is the Librarian's primary module, used to perform general library activities like checking books in and out, placing holds and reservations, processing fees, fines, payments, etc.

Items 

Add, view, duplicate, move, and modify the the items in your database.

Patrons

Use the Patrons module to create, view, modify, and remove patron and operator record data.

Operations

Access the Reports, Utilities, Exports, and Imports, and Operations Management, where you view operations summaries, and open, email, or save operations that you have previously completed.

Tools

Shortcuts to a wide range of program and management tools such as Authority Control, Calendars, Policies, Security, Self Service, and more.  

Builder

The hub for all our builders–bulletin boards, explore builder, maps, and reviews. 

Preferences

System preferences for Patrons, Items, Circulation, Advanced, and any add-on services.

Topnav

The top navigation includes the user menu, messages, and help menu.

User Menu

Patron Status

See items you have checked out, and other information about your account including charges and holds. 

 

Site info


Basic information about your site, including contact information, hours, and version of your program.  

Switch Site

Change what library site you are working on.

User Settings

Adjust the settings that are specific to your account. Turn off and on Tutorials, Reset the Tutorials, turn on/off Quick Login, and set your Default Login Site. 

Quick Login is for district admins, or libraries with multiple sites on Alexandria. This setting allows you to select the default site, so you don't have to select your site every time you login to Alexandria. 

Dashboard allows you to select which Explore Pane you want to see on your Dashboard. 

  

Log Out

Log Out of the program. 



Message Drawer

Next is the Message Drawer, where you view your recent operations and their status, and see any important messages from Alexandria. Click on an operation to go to Operations, the file link icon to download the file, and the message from Alexandria to go to the Message Center.


Help Menu

The Help menu is located in the topnav and represented by a question mark icon. When clicked, a dropdown with links to the Support Center, Contact Us, About Alexandria, and tutorials opens. The linked Support Center page changes depending on the current module/area.




Support Center - click to open the most relevant Alexandria support center page. 

Contact us - open a form to send an email to our support staff. 

About Alexandria - quick access to information about your Alexandria, including your version, license, add-ons, and more.


Intro to Dashboard is where you can view the Alexandria Tutorials for each page. 

Statistics

See some basic statistics for your site at the top of the dashboard. 


Programs & Shortcuts

Click the icons to access the main areas of the program, or use one of the keyboard shortcuts that is listed on the default dashboard.

Messages

This space is for rotating messages from Alexandria, including links to tips, resources, surveys, and more.