Tip of the Week

Tip for: 04.05.2005

New Lexile Code Field

Summary: Many customers have purchased the new Lexile functionality to enhance their ability to help patrons find books they can read successfully. Lexiles have been a part of Alexandria since later versions of 5.4.4.1. New to version 5.5, however, is the Lexile Code field. This code is used to define special characteristics about the item. These codes are:

BR represents items that are good for a Beginning Reader.

NP is used for items that are Non-Prose such as poetry books, which can be hard to Lexile.

NC is used to represent items with Non-Conforming Text, which indicates that the complexity of the text isn't consistent with the content. These types of books are helpful for patrons who read at a higher level then their developmental level.

AD denotes Adult Directed items, which are best read aloud to younger readers.

IG represents Illustrated Glossary, which denotes items offering definitions of words, including illustrations, etc. These are often useful for research.

To add a Lexile Code:

Select Items from the Show menu.

Use Find or Browse from the Item menu, to select the item you wish to add the lexile code to. For a new item you are cataloging, select Add New Title.

Enter the appropriate code as mentioned in the Summary into the Lexile code field of the Publication tab.

Click Save.

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