Alexandria Set Up Choices: Centralized Union Catalog
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A Centralized Union Catalog holds different library collections in a single data file housed on a central server. This gives management control to an Administrator. All updates, upgrades, data backups, and other management procedures are performed for the entire district at a centralized location.
Even though all data is centralized on a main server, patrons have the ability to search an individual library, a group of libraries, or the entire district at once, in real time. Since there is one central patron database, Central Union allows most convenient access for inter-library loans (ILL). Groups considering Centralized Union should plan to address overlapping barcode ranges, policies, preferences and cataloging. When considering add-on features, all libraries must subscribe to the same services.
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"Alexandria has helped to make our library user friendly and efficient for both students and faculty. Not only is the program great, but the Alexandria staff is too. They have been more than helpful when called. And, now I'm beginning to utilize the "Tip of the Week" located on their website."
—Linda Thompson
Benton HS
St. Joseph, Missouri
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