Getting Started
Basics
Are you considering Alexandria? Go on a guided video tour to see what capabilities and options await your school or organization.
Alexandria University
Get acquainted with Alexandria and learn how to do some basic functions with this collection of 1-3 minute videos!
Librarian
Bolster your knowledge of various Librarian modules, including Circulation, Preferences, and more.
Researcher
Learn how to use Researcher's search interfaces, filter results, share lists, and more.
Workshops
Need help that's more in-depth? Take a look at our workshop videos hosted by certified trainers. From running reports to doing inventory, they've got you covered.
Tip of the Week
Get some quick tips that make navigating and utilizing Alexandria that much easier. You can also sign up to receive current tips in a weekly email.
Release Updates
See what's changed and improved in various versions of Alexandria.
Learn the Alexandria Makeover interface with our new Learning Alexandria videos.
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Alexandria University
Introduction
Welcome, welcome! This video series will get you acquainted with Alexandria's interfaces and capabilities. Feel free to follow along in our Basic Training Guide as well.
Librarian
Librarian is the management side of Alexandria where librarians and staff can check out books, manage patron and item records, customize settings and preferences, run reports, and much more.
Circulation
Perform general library activities such as issuing books, placing hold requests and reservations, processing fees, fines, payments, and renewing books in Circulation.
Items Management
Create, view, modify, or remove records that contain information on all assets that circulate (books, magazines, audio, video, media) in your library within Items Management.
Patrons Management
Create, view, modify, or remove records that contain information about the users (i.e. patrons and operators) at your site/school/library within Patrons Management.
Tools
In Tools, you'll find convenient shortcuts to various tools that help you run reports, do inventory, customize bulletins, and more.
Preferences
Configure global settings that customize Alexandria according to your library's needs in Preferences.
Researcher
Researcher is the patron-facing side of Alexandria that contains various search interfaces, virtual bulletin boards, and customizable links.