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The beginning of a new school year is coming up, and you probably haven't had to work with Alexandria for a few months. That means there's a good chance you don't remember how to do some simple things. And that's okay! Whether you're brand new to Alexandria or a returning user, reviewing how to do these five things will help make the beginning of the school year run smoothly.
You may not remember all of the keyboard shortcuts to getting things done in the Circulation module. Browse through the Command Help tab in Librarian or the Circulation Commands List in the Support Center for a quick reminder. You could also print a Circulation Commands chart to keep near your computer. Here are a few important commands to remember:
It's a new school year, which probably means new patrons and inventory. Here are a few things to review:
Your patrons might ask about their holds and check outs on the first day back! You can always pull up their Details in the Circulation module by using the Q command. But you can also show them how to get to their Patron Status portal on Researcher if you have it configured. Another option is to give them their specific URL (e.g. https://demo.goalexandria.com/status).
Getting new inventory means you'll need new labels! Once you've brushed up on how to run reports in Alexandria, learn how to create Custom Label Reports to customize your barcode and spine labels.
Once new materials come, you'll want to let your patrons know what's now available. Here are a couple tips when it comes to handling new items:
Check out the Alexandria Basic Training Guide video collection on YouTube.
Read through the Alexandria Basic Training Guide in the Getting Started Resources.