Getting Started
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Considering a Switch?
Are you thinking of upgrading from Alexandria v6 to v7? There are many exciting changes in store for you and your patrons. With a current Alexandria software subscription, you can upgrade to the latest version for no extra cost. When you're ready, check out our Upgrade Conversion Guide to proceed.
Here's what you can expect before upgrading:
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Alexandria v7 Highlights
Updated module interfaces
Web-based application
New Search interface
Multiple search functions
- Faster search results
Public and private saved lists
New, versatile Explore Builder
Cover art slideshow
Custom label reports
Simplified report selections
Redesigned utility options
Improved Researcher preferences
Emails for monetary receipts
and so much more!
Researcher
Some of the most exciting changes are to our patron searching tools. Researcher is now a collection of refined patron interfaces including Search, Explore, and Scout.
Explore Builder
The new Explore Builder not only lets you fully customize Explore, but also allows you to add visual interfaces to Search. Explore Builder includes hundreds of all-new modern icons at your disposal, so you can create buttons that navigate to predefined searches, specific items in your catalog, saved lists, external websites, panes in Search and Explore, bulletin boards, and more.
Updated Web-Based Interfaces
The newest version of Alexandria is entirely web-based, which means you can run Alexandria on all major web browsers, on all of your devices—no installation required, even for receipt printers or scanners.