Items

How do I get genre information into my item records?

The easiest way is to ask your vendors to include genre information in the 655_a field of the MARC record, so it’s added upon import. You can also add it by editing your records manually or by using the MARC editing tools, such as certain Utilities or Authority Control.

Can I enter more than one 655_a genre field to my Item records?

Yes! Add as many genre fields as you need for your patrons to find the item in Search. Keep in mind that only one genre will be displayed in the Items module, but you can click on the pencil icon to open the Genre Editor and view the rest.

Where is the genre information located within Alexandria?

Genre information is pulled from the 655_a MARC tag. You can view and modify the data in Items using the Items Editor or MARC View Editor.

How do we see how many total books are in our collection?

Click on the ‘?’ Icon in the top right corner of Alexandria, and select ‘About Alexandria’. This will give you a total number of items and patrons currently in your catalog, and also tell you how many you are allowed to have based on your license.