Alexandria is integrated with Mackin's web-based collection management tool. This functionality allows operators to automatically export their data from Alexandria in MARC format and have it uploaded to Mackin for review.

Operators will want to use Mackin to review their catalog to see what copies and titles should be replaced, and how much it will cost to do so using their book vendor service.

This functionality also allows operators to link directly to Mackin's online book ordering system. A single sign-in solution allows operators to automatically authenticate their Mackin online account and immediately start shopping.

An operator can export their data from Alexandria in MARC format, either manually or automatically, depending on their Mackin vendor Tools settings in Alexandria.

Preferences tab

• Enable Mackin. When enabled, a Mackin selection will appear in the Vendors drop-down menu located in the Current Item pane of the Circulation window. Selecting Mackin from the Vendors menu will take you to the address provided in the Vendor URL field.

• Vendor URL. Once a valid URL address is supplied in this field, the Show Vendor Link checkbox becomes available and the places the Account Website button in the Tools tab of the Vendors window.

• Mackin Username. This username provided by Mackin when you purchase an account from them.

• Mackin Password. This password provided by Mackin when you purchase an account from them.
  
  

Tools tab

Import

The following settings are used when adding Mackin records to your database. Alexandria checks for new purchases to import on a daily basis.

• Use Policy Mapping. When this setting is enabled, during import, Mackin records will be handled according to your Call Number Policy mapping rather than the simple Policy for Printed/eBook/Audiobook Materials settings described below. Also, when enabled, the Policy for Printed/eBook/Audiobook Materials controls will be disabled.

• View Preferences. Clicking on View Preferences acts as a shortcut to your Policy Mapping preferences.

• Policy for Printed Materials. The policy selected from this drop-down menu will be used for Mackin printed materials imported into Alexandria; default is Standard Item. If you selected Use Policy Mapping (above), this setting will be disabled.

• Title Match Sensitivity for Printed Materials. Use this drop-down menu to select between Loose, Normal, Strict; default is Normal.

• Enable Call Number Matching for Printed Materials. When checking for matching titles on import, an item's Call Number is taken into consideration; for those who require it, this option will disable that behavior. In most cases, COMPanion recommends leaving the call number matching criteria enabled (default). Centralized Catalog databases that are not utilizing title call numbers (due to differences in shelving between branch locations) may want to disable this option to avoid the creation of duplicate title records that vary only by call number.

• Set Copy Status to In-Processing. This sets the copy status of all Mackin items records being imported to In Processing. Later, you can run an automatic utility to change the copy status to Available. This is convenient when Mackin items are imported into Alexandria, but not ready for general circulation.

• Policy for eBook Materials. The policy selected from this drop-down menu will be used for Mackin eBook records imported into Alexandria; default is Standard Item. If you selected Use Policy Mapping (above), this setting will be disabled.

• Title Match Sensitivity for eBook Materials. Use this drop-down menu to select between Loose, Normal, Strict; default is Normal.

• Enable Call Number Matching for eBook Materials. When checking for matching titles on import, an item's Call Number is taken into consideration; for those who require it, this option will disable that behavior. In most cases, COMPanion recommends leaving the call number matching criteria enabled (default).

• Policy for Audiobook Materials. The policy selected from this drop-down menu will be used for Mackin audiobooks that are imported into Alexandria; default is Standard Item. If you selected Use Policy Mapping (above), this setting will be disabled.

• Title Match Sensitivity for Audiobook Materials. Use this drop-down menu to select between Loose, Normal, Strict; default is Normal.

• Enable Call Number Matching for Audiobook Materials. When checking for matching titles on import, an item's Call Number is taken into consideration; for those who require it, this option will disable that behavior. In most cases, COMPanion recommends leaving the call number matching criteria enabled (default).

Export

Mackin's web-based collection management tool will analyze your exported catalog, determine which titles and copies should be replaced, and how much it will cost to do so using their online book vendor service.

• Mackin Export. This button is used to create a MARC-format file of your collection that can be uploaded to Mackin for review and analysis.

• Filter Export By Site. If you are in a Centralized Catalog environment, use this drop-down menu to select a single site—Alexandria will then only export data specific to that collection. Default selection is All Sites.

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Contact tab

Under the Contact tab, you may fill out contact information for your Mackin representative.

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