Alexandria v6 Specific Best Practices
Accessing PDFs, Images, etc. via Alexandria Researcher: Since the ability to link to documents using Explore in the same manner as it was in v5 is not possible in v6, the easiest solution, by far, is to utilize the capability of using URLs that is available both in Explore and as a link in cataloging items.
NEW: Accountability and Statistics: As a librarian, you know that you have many students that come to the library without being part of a class. Perhaps, it is to use the computers, read a magazine, take a test, or check out a book.
Collection Cleanup Using Authority Control: Sears and Library of Congress subject headings are always being updated. New subject headings are added and others become obsolete or changed due to the changing nature of our society's terminology.
eBooks, Nooks, Kindles & Alexandria: If your library isn't an eBook provider / eBook reader lender yet, you may soon find yourself joining the many libraries that are incorporating them into their collections. Of course, there are several different types of eBook readers and many sources of eBooks.
Equipment: Alexandria is perfect for inventorying and circulating equipment! Depending upon how you circulate your equipment, you will need to do some planning before you start the process.
Homerooms: There are two methods that use homerooms and you will need to consider whether you are a "mouse" person or a "scanner" person and the amount of speed that these two methods provide for you.
Periodicals: To decide what is the best practice for your situation when dealing with periodicals, you must first make the decision of what you are going to do with them.
Statistics & Policies: Alexandria has many statistical report options available. The Super Summary details an amazing amount of statistical data about your collection -- number of titles and copies, value, number or lost and discarded copies, collection age, and collection usage -- by call number, item policy, and medium.
Withdrawals: When you withdraw an item, there are many things to consider.
Alexandria v5 Specific Best Practices
Equipment: Alexandria is perfect for inventorying and circulating equipment! Depending upon how you circulate your equipment, you will need to do some planning before you start the process.
Homerooms: There are two methods that use homerooms and you will need to consider whether you are a "mouse" person or a "scanner" person and the amount of speed that these two methods provide for you.
Periodicals: To decide what is the best practice for your situation when dealing with periodicals, you must first make the decision of what you are going to do with them.
Statistics & Policies: Alexandria has many statistical report options available. The Super Summary details an amazing amount of statistical data about your collection -- number of titles and copies, value, number or lost and discarded copies, collection age, and collection usage -- by call number, item policy, and medium.
Withdrawals: When you withdraw an item, there are many things to consider.
