There are several simple steps involved when importing eBooks into Alexandria.
For illustrative purposes, the examples below will use our downloadable Capstone Interactive Library selection of free eBooks to demonstrate the process of importing eBooks. Feel free to follow along (and get some free eBooks) or substitute our examples with eBooks of your own; either way, the method for importing remains the same.
Set Preferences
Capstone Interactive:
Select Preferences from Alexandria's Tools module. Alternately, you can access the Preferences interface by typing the domain name (or IP address), (optional) port number, and (optional) serial number of your Data Station followed by “ /preferences ” into your browser's Address field (usually located in the upper-left corner of the window).
URL IMAGEIn the Management section of the Preferences window, click Extras.Select Capstone Interactive from the left-hand section of the Extras preferences window.On the Capstone Interactive Library Preferences and Tools tab, make sure you have a valid Vendor URL, Username and Password.If you provided new (or modified old) information, click Save when prompted and return to the main Preferences window by clicking Show All.Policies:Next, in the Management section of the Preferences window, click Policies.You should already have an Item Policy called eBook. However, if you don't (or you would like to modify it), you can do so here; please review the following documentation to find out how to add or modify item policies.As a general rule, eBook policies should have No Loan Period and allow no holds, reservations, or fine amounts.If you provided new (or modified old) information, click Save when prompted.You may now close the Preferences window.