Getting Started Resources


Hosting & Setup Options


Cloud Hosting

Self-Hosted

Centralized Catalog

Distributed Catalog

Alexandria Controller

Switch from v6 to v7

First Things First


Installation and Operation

Accessing Alexandria

Barcode Your Collection

Configure Your Preferences

Import Patrons & Items

Maintenance


Archive Your Data

Back Up Your Data

Beginning-of-Year Procedures

End-of-Year Procedures

Operations Management

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.

Tips & Tricks


Alex-Net

Demo Data

Hotkeys

Keycode Directory

Kiosk Mode

Alexandria Library Resources

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

Icons & Images

Explore Builder icons to enhance your visual searches.

Reading posters

Download our monthly posters to decorate your library.

Infographics & PDFs

Tips to help you navigate your circulation software.

Partner Files

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

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.

v7 PDF Guides


Basic Training Guide

Basic Training Guide (Spanish)

Getting Started for Cloud-Hosted

Getting Started for Self-Hosted

System Hotkeys Reference

Circulation Commands Reference

Implement a Search Widget 

Import Lexiles into Alexandria

Accessories


V7001 Alexandria Network Printer

V1027 Alexandria Simple Scanner

V1030 Alexandria Hands-Free Scanner

V1033 Symbol Laser USB Scanner.pdf

V1139 Hands-Free Laser Scanner

V1140 Alexandria Bluetooth Wireless Scanner

V1142 Alexandria Wireless Laser Scanner

V1143 Alexandria Bluetooth Portable Scanner

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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