Alexandria / TextBookTracker - Tips

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To bulk check in a transactional script is created and dragged to the circulation or "check-in' window.

This link explains transactional scripts

http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX/Transaction+Scripts

 

Simply create a document in Notepad or another text editor with the following first line is a . 

second line is two ..

third line B (which means bookdrop or bulk load)

then scan the barcodes on single lines

Save the document with the .txt  extension

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You then drag this to the check in window and it will bulk check in all the items in the list.

You can find a list of the codes for scripts here http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX/Command+Line#CommandLine-CommandMode

As an example you can use

  • Discard Mode (DM). Used to move several copies to the Discarded Copies System Patron and provide a note for each on why they are being discarded.

Find a list of Default System Patrons here

http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX/System+Patrons

Another good example is to use the Discarded Copies

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To track items in the library that are not to be circulated, but have not yet been permanently removed.

  • When a discarded copy is ready to be circulated, check it in to make it available again.
  • Use the Remove Discarded Copies utility to permanently remove these items from your library

 

Maintaining and cleaning up the data information can be found here.

http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX/Clean+Up+Your+Data

 

You can run an inventory clean up at the end of year as described here

http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX/2022/04/26/End-of-year+tips%3A+Item+clean+up

 

If you need additional help you may call the helpdesk at 671-4444  and we can remote in to assist.

Do keep in mind that only Librarians have access to the Alexandria and TextBookTracker system.  This is a hosted web based application and the district does not have administrative functions.

 

Checkout the Support Pages for more information

http://support.companioncorp.com/display/ALEX

Additionally you may call the TextTracker - Alexandria support

(800) 347-4942

 

 

 

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