Alexandria (library software)

For other uses, see Alexandria.

Alexandria is browser based cross-platform library automation software used by thousands of libraries around the world, both public libraries and school libraries. These include the Houston Independent School District, Philadelphia Public Schools, and the Berkeley Unified School District.^[1]

History

COMPanion Corporation was founded in 1987 by company president Bill Schjelderup^[2] in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Version history

COMPanion Corp maintains different versions simultaneously, with the most recent and up-to-date version being Alexandria v7.15.3 with plans to release Alexandria v7.16.1 in the summer of 2016. Alexandria v7 was officially released on August 5, 2014. Alexandria v6 is still supported although active development has ceased, with the exception of maintenance updates.

Selected features

Library management
MARC cataloging
Lexile integration^[3]
Supports reading programs such as Accelerated Reader
Due date and policy flexibility
Thousands of flexible reports
Z39.50 Support^[4]
Integration with book vendors such as Bound To Stay Bound
Web-based patron interface
Access to third-party databases such as netTrekker^[5]

References

↑ "www.macsimumnews.com". Retrieved February 28, 2012.
↑ "www.librarytechnology.org". Retrieved February 28, 2012.
↑ https://lexile.com/using-lexile/lexile-at-library/library-catalog-automation-partners/
↑ http://www.maine.gov/msl/libs/tech/automation/compare.shtml
↑ "www.goalexandria.com". Retrieved February 28, 2012.

External links

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