Serials

Q: What does the serials module do?

The serials module is used to manage subscriptions the library has to vairous titles. These are normally Serials or Journals, but in practice can be anything.

Q: What do I need before I can setup a subscription?

Before you can setup up a subscription, you will need to setup a "Vendor" under Acquisitions, and a new "Biblio" under Cataloging. When cataloging the new biblio, do not add any items. Adding of items is handled by the Serials module.

Q: How do I create a new subscription?

A: Click the “Add subscription” button.

Q: What can I do when I have found a subscription?

A: View subscription details, receive any item and/or manage what appears in subscription summary (in OPAC and librarian interface.

TIP. USING WILDCARDS.

If you enter a title, you can use the wildcard % : entering %Times% returns every subscription containing Times in the title. Entering New York% returns every subscription with title starting with New York.