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Getting Started Resources

Info

Note this page has been moved to https://support.goalexandria.com/getting-started/. 


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Welcome to Alexandria

Welcome, welcome! We're happy to be joining you in the important task of running your library.

To get started, you can either go through our guided orientation, or simply look through all of the resources here!

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Getting Started Guide for Librarians

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Learn how to set up and customize Alexandria for your library's individual needs.

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Self-Hosted Guide for Admins

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Read information on installation and backups if you're an admin or IT specialist for a self-hosted library.

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Basic Training Guide

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Get into the groove of using Alexandria by learning how to do the essentials.

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Hosting Setup Options
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Hosting & Setup Options

Cloud Hosting

Self Hosting

Centralized Catalog

Distributed Catalog

Alexandria Controller

Switch from v6 to v7

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First Things First

Installation and Operation

Accessing Alexandria

Barcode Your Collection

Configure Your Preferences

Import Patrons & Items

Security Best Practices

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Maintenance

Maintenance

Archive Your Data

Back Up Your Data

Beginning-of-Year Procedures

End-of-Year Procedures

Operations Management

Clean Up Your Data

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Basic Terminology

Part of understanding how Alexandria works is understanding our terminology. Here are a few terms you should know:

  • Data Station. The server that stores your Alexandria catalog database.
  • Librarian. A suite of interfaces your librarians and operators use to navigate and manage Alexandria.
  • Researcher. A suite of interfaces your patrons use to search your collection.
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Tips

TricksTips

& Tricks

Alex-Net

FAQs

Demo Data

Hotkeys

Keycode Directory

Kiosk Mode

Third Party Scanner Troubleshooting

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Alexandria Library Resources

Explore our free Alexandria Library resources, from reading-inspired posters to infographics and more!

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Icons & Images

Explore Builder icons to enhance your visual searches.

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Reading posters

Download our monthly posters to decorate your library.

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Infographics & PDFs

Tips to help you navigate your circulation software.

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Partner Files

Files to use with add-ons like Capstone and Soundzabound.

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User Guides

Learn how to use our products more efficiently with our user guides. You can print or save them for easy sharing and viewing.

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v7 PDF Guides

Basic Training Guide | Guía Básica de Entrenamiento

Getting Started Guide for

Cloud-Hosted

Librarians

Getting Started for

Self-Hosted Guide for Admins

System Hotkeys Reference

Circulation Commands Reference

Implement a Search Widget 

Import Lexiles into Alexandria

E7501 NoveList Installation Guide

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Alexandria Network

V7005 Network Receipt Printer | V7005A Network Receipt Printer

V1027

CCD USB

Simple Scanner

V1030

V1030U Hands-Free Linear

Imaging

Scanner

V1033 Symbol Laser USB Scanner

V1139 Hands-Free Laser

USB

Scanner

V1140 Bluetooth Wireless

Imaging

Scanner

V1142 Wireless

Linear Imaging

Laser Scanner | V1142A Wireless Laser Scanner

V1143

V1143A Bluetooth

Portable

Linear Scanner

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Frequently Asked Questions

You've got questions? We've got answers!

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