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Alexandria v5, v5.4x and v5.5x Tech Notes

Alexandria Circulation Commands
These simple-to-use shortcut key commands speed up the circulation process by eliminating the need to use pull-down menus.

Changing your Alexandria v5 Registration Codes
This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Library Start up v5
This Technical Note walks you through the steps of bringing your library back to life at the beginning of the year for Alexandria v5.x

NEW Library Start up v5.5x
This document was written to assist Librarians in preparing Alexandria 5.5 for a new school year.

NEW End of Year Procedures for v5.5.2x
Guide walks you through closing down your library at the end of the year.

End of Year Procedures for v5
Guide walks you through closing down your library at the end of the year.

Updated Easy Inventory Steps v5
A guideline for a fast and successful inventory for Alexandria v5.

Inventory Commands in Alexandria 5.5.1
This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Alexandria Lexile Module
Written to explain what Lexiles are and what Lexile features are available in the Alexandria Lexile module.

Patrons

Promoting Students
How to set Preference Date, Verify Patron Status, and export graduated patrons.

Remove Graduated Patrons
How to remove students that have graduated.

Work Stations

NEW 13 Digit ISBNs and Alexandria
This document explains which versions of Alexandria support 13 digit ISBNs and the scope of that support.

Installing Alexandria Clients on OS 9
The purpose of this technical note is to assist librarians with the installation of the Alexandria client software in OS 9.

Alexandria V5 Macintosh Research Work Station (RWS)
Explains the differences between the two Macintosh Research Workstation applications in Alexandria V5.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.44
How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.43 Rev I
How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Alexandria Web Router for Macintosh and Windows Users
Written to help with the installation, configuration and management of the Alexandria Web Router.

Moving To a New Data Station
Written to assist Librarians in setting up a new machine as an Alexandria data station, transferring a data file from one version of Alexandria to another and manually configuring clients.

Utilities

NEW Moving from Alexandria v3 to Alexandria v5
If you are upgrading from Alexandria v3, follow these simple instructions to transfer all your data into Alexandria v5. These instructions were written to help users move to Alexandria 5.4.3 rev I and higher.

How to Contact Alexandria Technical Support
Explains the many ways one can contact Alexandria Technical Support.

Changing Medium Types
Defines what a medium is, how it can be used in a collection, and how to make changes to mediums in individual records and throughout a collection.

**Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Windows Users**
Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

**Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Macintosh Users**
Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

The Alexandria Archive
Explains the purpose of the Alexandria archive. It also details how to setup an effective archiving schedule, and how to recover from an archive. This document is valid only for versions 5.4.3 and higher

Running Alexandria 5.4.4 as a Service
Explains how to run Alexandria version 5.4.4 as a service on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Loading Converted Data on a Windows Data Station
Written to assist Media Specialists installing the Alexandria program and their data from a conversion CD. You will only need to use this guide if COMPanion converted your data from another format.

Recommendations for Rebuilding Alexandria UPDATED
Written to instruct Media Specialists of the need to run specific utilities in Alexandria. These steps will better insure the integrity of the database.

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Alexandria v5, v5.4x and v5.5x Tech Notes

Alexandria Circulation Commands These simple-to-use shortcut key commands speed up the circulation process by eliminating the need to use pull-down menus.

Changing your Alexandria v5 Registration Codes This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Library Start up v5 This Technical Note walks you through the steps of bringing your library back to life at the beginning of the year for Alexandria v5.x

NEW Library Start up v5.5x This document was written to assist Librarians in preparing Alexandria 5.5 for a new school year.

NEW End of Year Procedures for v5.5.2x Guide walks you through closing down your library at the end of the year.

Updated Easy Inventory Steps v5 A guideline for a fast and successful inventory for Alexandria v5.

Inventory Commands in Alexandria 5.5.1 This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Alexandria Lexile Module Written to explain what Lexiles are and what Lexile features are available in the Alexandria Lexile module.

Patrons

Promoting Students How to set Preference Date, Verify Patron Status, and export graduated patrons.

Remove Graduated Patrons How to remove students that have graduated.

Work Stations

NEW 13 Digit ISBNs and Alexandria This document explains which versions of Alexandria support 13 digit ISBNs and the scope of that support.

Installing Alexandria Clients on OS 9 The purpose of this technical note is to assist librarians with the installation of the Alexandria client software in OS 9.

Alexandria V5 Macintosh Research Work Station (RWS) Explains the differences between the two Macintosh Research Workstation applications in Alexandria V5.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.44 How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.43 Rev I How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Alexandria Web Router for Macintosh and Windows Users Written to help with the installation, configuration and management of the Alexandria Web Router.

Moving To a New Data Station Written to assist Librarians in setting up a new machine as an Alexandria data station, transferring a data file from one version of Alexandria to another and manually configuring clients.

Utilities

NEW Moving from Alexandria v3 to Alexandria v5 If you are upgrading from Alexandria v3, follow these simple instructions to transfer all your data into Alexandria v5. These instructions were written to help users move to Alexandria 5.4.3 rev I and higher.

How to Contact Alexandria Technical Support Explains the many ways one can contact Alexandria Technical Support.

Changing Medium Types Defines what a medium is, how it can be used in a collection, and how to make changes to mediums in individual records and throughout a collection.

Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Windows Users Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Macintosh Users Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

The Alexandria Archive Explains the purpose of the Alexandria archive. It also details how to setup an effective archiving schedule, and how to recover from an archive. This document is valid only for versions 5.4.3 and higher

Running Alexandria 5.4.4 as a Service Explains how to run Alexandria version 5.4.4 as a service on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Loading Converted Data on a Windows Data Station Written to assist Media Specialists installing the Alexandria program and their data from a conversion CD. You will only need to use this guide if COMPanion converted your data from another format.

Recommendations for Rebuilding Alexandria UPDATED Written to instruct Media Specialists of the need to run specific utilities in Alexandria. These steps will better insure the integrity of the database.

School Products

Textbook Tracker - textbook management

eLunchroom - cafeteria software

Big6 TurboTools - information literacy software

Contact us for a free consultation. Find out how you can benefit from Alexandria! Phone: 1-800-347-6439 (U.S. & Canada) | General Phone: +1-801-943-7277 (Worldwide)

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1-800-347-4942
(U.S. & Canada)

Toll Free
1-800-347-6439
(U.S. & Canada)

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+1-801-943-7277
(Worldwide)

Alexandria Circulation Commands
These simple-to-use shortcut key commands speed up the circulation process by eliminating the need to use pull-down menus.

Changing your Alexandria v5 Registration Codes
This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Library Start up v5
This Technical Note walks you through the steps of bringing your library back to life at the beginning of the year for Alexandria v5.x

NEW Library Start up v5.5x
This document was written to assist Librarians in preparing Alexandria 5.5 for a new school year.

NEW End of Year Procedures for v5.5.2x
Guide walks you through closing down your library at the end of the year.

Updated Easy Inventory Steps v5
A guideline for a fast and successful inventory for Alexandria v5.

Inventory Commands in Alexandria 5.5.1
This document is designed to assist librarians in changing their registration codes in Alexandria v5.

Alexandria Lexile Module
Written to explain what Lexiles are and what Lexile features are available in the Alexandria Lexile module.

Promoting Students
How to set Preference Date, Verify Patron Status, and export graduated patrons.

Remove Graduated Patrons
How to remove students that have graduated.

NEW 13 Digit ISBNs and Alexandria
This document explains which versions of Alexandria support 13 digit ISBNs and the scope of that support.

Installing Alexandria Clients on OS 9
The purpose of this technical note is to assist librarians with the installation of the Alexandria client software in OS 9.

Alexandria V5 Macintosh Research Work Station (RWS)
Explains the differences between the two Macintosh Research Workstation applications in Alexandria V5.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.44
How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Instructions for installing clients using Web Installer for Alexandria v5.43 Rev I
How to give an individual the ability to install the Library Work Station or Research Work Station from any computer on their network, using an Internet connection and a web browser.

Alexandria Web Router for Macintosh and Windows Users
Written to help with the installation, configuration and management of the Alexandria Web Router.

Moving To a New Data Station
Written to assist Librarians in setting up a new machine as an Alexandria data station, transferring a data file from one version of Alexandria to another and manually configuring clients.

NEW Moving from Alexandria v3 to Alexandria v5
If you are upgrading from Alexandria v3, follow these simple instructions to transfer all your data into Alexandria v5. These instructions were written to help users move to Alexandria 5.4.3 rev I and higher.

How to Contact Alexandria Technical Support
Explains the many ways one can contact Alexandria Technical Support.

Changing Medium Types
Defines what a medium is, how it can be used in a collection, and how to make changes to mediums in individual records and throughout a collection.

**Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Windows Users**
Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

**Creating a Backup of Alexandria's Data for Macintosh Users**
Written to assist Librarians in creating a usable backup of their Alexandria data and any other valuable information that may be contained in the Alexandria v5 folder on their data station.

The Alexandria Archive
Explains the purpose of the Alexandria archive. It also details how to setup an effective archiving schedule, and how to recover from an archive. This document is valid only for versions 5.4.3 and higher

Running Alexandria 5.4.4 as a Service
Explains how to run Alexandria version 5.4.4 as a service on Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.

Loading Converted Data on a Windows Data Station
Written to assist Media Specialists installing the Alexandria program and their data from a conversion CD. You will only need to use this guide if COMPanion converted your data from another format.

Recommendations for Rebuilding Alexandria UPDATED
Written to instruct Media Specialists of the need to run specific utilities in Alexandria. These steps will better insure the integrity of the database.

Contact us for a free consultation. Find out how you can benefit from Alexandria!
Phone: 1-800-347-6439 (U.S. & Canada) | General Phone: +1-801-943-7277 (Worldwide)

Copyright©2007 COMPanion Corporation. All rights reserved.
Site Map | Privacy Statement