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Frequently Asked Questions
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titleHow do I create a Bulletin Board?

Bulletin Boards and the subsequent bulletins are all created from the Bulletins Button in your Tools portion of Alexandria. Then, to create the Board you will click on the action menu at the top center of the page, the individual bulletins for that board are then created using the Plus button in the bottom left corner.

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titleHow do I get my bulletins organized?

Your Bulletin Boards currently only have the ability to let you select which bulletin you would like to have in the #1 position (top left) and then everything else is stacked out according to content and bulletin size. However, Alexandria does try to keep everything in a roughly boxed out shape to make the maximum use of the displayable area.

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titleWhat all can I show on my Bulletin Boards?

Content for your Bulletins is entirely up to you. You can use them to showcase things happening at the school or facility, let them know about upcoming new releases or seasonal items, you can even give specific individuals the ability to manage and create bulletins for specialty groups or organizations. See our support center for more ideas.

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titleHow do I create a map to use in Alexandria?

You can create a map using any type of image creation software (, like Photoshop, Illustrator, Paint, etc…) or you etc. You can also do things like take pictures of your shelves or conduct where the shelf is situated in the library, or hold an art contest with your students . Here is a link to librarian recommended resources if you are interestedto create distinctive markers for each shelf. You can also use text to describe the location for the visually impaired. This article from Classroom Architect might help.

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titleCan I have different maps for different rooms?

Absolutely! When it comes to having maps you You can have as many maps as are necessary you need to accurately show your item locations. You Though you may need to get creative with some of your call numbers if you are 're running the same call-numbered materials in different locations (Ii.Ee. 100S - 300S for a storage location and 100 - 300 for shelved items).

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titleCan I have more than one on Slideshow?

While you can only have one Slideshow active from the primary /slideshow location, you can always show additional Slideshows by creating Explore buttons that link to a Slideshow URL, see our support center here for more information.

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Bulletins

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titleHow do I create a Bulletin Board?

Bulletin Boards and their bulletins are created from Tools > Bulletins in Alexandria. Select a board on the left, or go to the Actions Image Added menu to add a new one. Then click the plus Image Added icon to create a bulletin for the board you've selected. 

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titleHow do I organize my bulletins?

For the bulletin you want to display first, check Show Bulletin at the Top of the Board on the bulletin – but you can only choose one; all other bulletins are stacked according to content and bulletin size. However, Alexandria does try to keep everything in a roughly boxed-out shape to utilize the displayable area.

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titleWhat all can I show on my Bulletin Boards?

Bulletin content is entirely up to you. Use them to showcase things happening at your school or facility, let your patrons know about upcoming releases or seasonal items; you can even give specific individuals the ability to manage and create bulletins for specialty groups and organizations. Read about Bulletins for more ideas.

Slideshow

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