Short how-to videos.

V6501-7 Add a Title with MARC Search

Add a Title with MARC Search (1:31) - Add an item fast in Title Assistant with MARC Search.

• Last Updated: 01-28-15, Alexandria 7.14.3
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V6503 Add a Patron

• Last Updated: 01-28-15, Alexandria 6.22.7 / 7.14.3
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V6506 Declare a Book Lost

Declare a Book Lost (1:05) - A book is lost? You can declare it lost a few different ways.

• Last Updated: 09-12-14, Alexandria 7.14.1 / 6.22.6
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V6519-7 View Item History

View Item History (1:07) - Take a look at statistics for your title and copy records.

• Last Updated: 11-26-14, Alexandria 7.14.3
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V6520 Set Up Policies and Exceptions

Set Up Policies and Exceptions (1:59) - Policies are rules that control your patrons and items. (Tip of the Week 092914)

• Last Updated: 09-11-14, Alexandria 7.14.1 / 6.22.6
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V6522 Place a Copy-Specific Hold

Place a Copy-Specific Hold (1:22) - Place a hold on a specific copy of a title. (Tip of the Week 031615)

• Last Updated: 02-10-15, Alexandria 6.22.7 / 7.14.3
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V6523-7 Schedule a Report

Schedule a Report (1:30) - Learn how to schedule reports, and by extension utilities and exports.

• Last Updated: 04-01-15, Alexandria 7.14.3
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V6525 Add Maps for Researcher

Add Maps for Researcher (1:22) - Create maps to tie to call number ranges, so your patrons can find items in your library.

• Last Updated: 12-24-15, Alexandria 7.15.2
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V6530 Set Up Extras Preferences: Baker & Taylor

Set up Extras Preferences: Baker & Taylor (2:07) - Alexandria partners with Baker & Taylor, a leading supplier of books, multimedia, and digital information services for libraries and retailers. Learn how to set up your Extras Preferences.

• Last Updated: 09-08-15, Alexandria 7.15.1 / 6.22.8
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V6531 Set Up Extras Preferences: Axis 360

Set up Extras Preferences: Axis 360 (2:36) - Alexandria is closely integrated with Baker & Taylor’s eBook system Axis 360. Learn how to set up your Extras Preferences.

• Last Updated: 09-11-15, Alexandria 7.15.1 / 6.22.8
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V6536 Set Up Extras Preferences: Mackin

• Last Updated: 09-15-15, Alexandria 7.15.1 / 6.22.8
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V6537 Set Up Extras Preferences: MackinVIA

Set up Extras Preferences: MackinVIA (2:22) - Alexandria integrates with Mackin’s eBook system MackinVIA. Learn how to set up your Extras Preferences.

• Last Updated: 09-15-15, Alexandria 7.15.1 / 6.22.8
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V6540 Set Up Extras Preferences: OverDrive

Set up Extras Preferences: OverDrive (3:09) - Alexandria integrates with OverDrive Digital Distribution. Learn how to set up your Extras Preferences.

• Last Updated: 09-15-15, Alexandria 7.15.1 / 6.22.8
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V6550 Import Patron Records

Import Patron Records (1:58) - If you are preparing for the new year, and have a patron file to import into Alexandria… 

• Last Updated: 08-26-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6551 Clean Up Your Records with Patron Imports

Clean up Your Records with Patron Imports (2:44) - Some students leave during the summer. Learn how to weed those records out using your patron import. 

• Last Updated: 08-26-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6552 Change Item Information

Change Item Information (1:29) - To change information for multiple items all at once, use Utilities.

• Last Updated: 08-28-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6553 Change Patron Information

Change Patron Information (1:05) - Use Utilities to change multiple patron records at once, for example when updating policies.

• Last Updated: Last Updated: 08-26-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6554 Export Item Information for Vendor Upload

Export Item Information for Vendor Upload (1:05) - If you need to send your item information to a vendor for cleanup or analysis, you can use Exports.

• Last Updated: 08-28-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6555 Export Patron Information in Tab-Delimited Format

Export Patron Information in Tab-Delimited Format (1:25) - Use Exports to get a particular set of patron data for reporting or to open in a spreadsheet.

• Last Updated: 08-28-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6556 Update Expired Patron Cards

Update Expired Patron Cards (1:22) - Do some of your patrons have cards that are expired or expiring soon? Use a utility to renew their cards.

• Last Updated: 10-14-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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V6557 Import New Copies from a Vendor

Import New Copies from a Vendor (1:41) - Take a look at the recommended import settings for importing new copies from a vendor.

• Last Updated: 08-28-15, Alexandria 7.15.1
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