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Alexandria

Interfaces

Alexandria includes TWO key interfaces:

 

Researcher is used by patrons for searching the catalog and placing holds-where applicable.

Search

Browse

Explore

Scout

 

Dashboard is for library staff to customize their site, circulate books, take inventory, and run reports for their school.

Circulation is the Librarian’s primary module, used to perform general library activities like checking books in and out, placing holds and reservations, processing fines, etc.
 

 

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Alexandria Site Links

 

Student-facing Search (direct):

https://crbsls.goalexandria.com/search?site=___

Student-facing Researcher (landing page):

https://crbsls.goalexandria.com/researcher?site=___

Dashboard (library staff):

https://crbsls.goalexandria.com/dashboard

 

To log in directly to a function in Dashboard simply add /patrons..items..circulation  to the end of your Alexandria URL.

Command Line

The command line, located at the top-center of Circulation, is where you enter circulation commands or barcode numbers for patrons and items. If you enter only a barcode, the current Circulation Mode (shown to the left of the command line) will determine what action is performed. By default, the command line assumes that text input is a circulation command first and a patron/item barcode second. You should follow commands with a space before a barcode, e.g. b 12092.

Circulation Modes

Select a Circulation Mode from the dropdown menu located to the left of the Command Line. The Circulation Mode field indicates which function will be implemented when patron/item barcodes are typed or scanned.

Frequently used modes are Bookdrop (B), Check Out (.), Hold (H), and Renewal (R).

 

Trainings

Users Groups:

Oct. 9: In-Person, reg: bit.ly/4mSayPM

Nov. 13: Virtual, reg: bit.ly/45nuoMN

Dec. 16: Virtual, reg: bit.ly/3V4hXPR

Apr. 16: In-Person, reg: bit.ly/4oFVAhp