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   1 Evergreen Documentation
   2 =======================
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   8 Introduction
   9 ============
  10
  11 About This Documentation
  12 ------------------------
  13
  14 This guide was produced by the Evergreen Documentation Interest Group (DIG),
  15 consisting of numerous volunteers from many different organizations. The DIG
  16 has drawn together, edited, and supplemented pre-existing documentation
  17 contributed by libraries and consortia running Evergreen that were kind enough
  18 to release their documentation into the creative commons. Please see the
  19 <<attributions,Attributions>> section for a full list of authors and
  20 contributing organizations. Just like the software it describes, this guide is
  21 a work in progress, continually revised to meet the needs of its users, so if
  22 you find errors or omissions, please let us know, by contacting the DIG
  23 facilitators at docs@evergreen-ils.org.
  24
  25 This guide to Evergreen is intended to meet the needs of front-line library
  26 staff, catalogers, library administrators, system administrators, and software
  27 developers. It is organized into Parts, Chapters, and Sections addressing key
  28 aspects of the software, beginning with the topics of broadest interest to the
  29 largest groups of users and progressing to some of the more specialized and
  30 technical topics of interest to smaller numbers of users.
  31
  32 Copies of this guide can be accessed in PDF and HTML formats from http://docs.evergreen-ils.org/.
  33
  34 About Evergreen
  35 ---------------
  36
  37 Evergreen is an open source library automation software designed to meet the
  38 needs of the very smallest to the very largest libraries and consortia. Through
  39 its staff interface, it facilitates the management, cataloging, and circulation
  40 of library materials, and through its online public access interface it helps
  41 patrons find those materials.
  42
  43 The Evergreen software is freely licensed under the GNU General Public License,
  44 meaning that it is free to download, use, view, modify, and share. It has an
  45 active development and user community, as well as several companies offering
  46 migration, support, hosting, and development services.
  47
  48 The community’s development requirements state that Evergreen must be:
  49
  50 * Stable, even under extreme load.
  51 * Robust, and capable of handling a high volume of transactions and simultaneous users.
  52 * Flexible, to accommodate the varied needs of libraries.
  53 * Secure, to protect our patrons’ privacy and data.
  54 * User-friendly, to facilitate patron and staff use of the system.
  55
  56 Evergreen, which first launched in 2006 now powers over 544 libraries of every
  57 type – public, academic, special, school, and even tribal and home libraries –
  58 in over a dozen countries worldwide.
  59
  60
  61 include::RELEASE_NOTES_2_7.txt[]
  62
  63
  64 Software Installation
  65 =====================
  66
  67
  68 Introduction
  69 ------------
  70
  71 This part will guide you through the installation steps installation or
  72 upgrading your Evergreen system. It is intended for system administrators.
  73
  74
  75 include::installation/system_requirements.txt[]
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  80 include::installation/server_installation.txt[]
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  85 include::installation/staff_client_installation.txt[]
  86
  87 include::installation/server_upgrade.txt[]
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  89 include::installation/edi_setup.txt[]
  90
  91
  92 System Configuration and Customization
  93 ======================================
  94
  95 Introduction
  96 ------------
  97
  98 The Evergreen system allows a free range of customizations to every aspect of
  99 the system. Use this part of the documentation to become familiar with the tools
 100 for configuring the system as well as customizing the catalog and staff client.
 101
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 105 include::admin_initial_setup/describing_your_organization.txt[]
 106
 107 include::admin_initial_setup/describing_your_people.txt[]
 108
 109 include::admin_initial_setup/migrating_patron_data.txt[]
 110
 111 include::admin_initial_setup/migrating_your_data.txt[]
 112
 113 include::admin_initial_setup/importing_via_staff_client.txt[]
 114
 115 include::admin_initial_setup/ordering_materials.txt[]
 116
 117 include::admin_initial_setup/designing_your_catalog.txt[]
 118
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 134 include::admin/auto_suggest_search.txt[]
 135
 136 include::admin/authentication_proxy.txt[]
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 139 :leveloffset: 1
 140
 141 include::TechRef/KidsOPAC.txt[]
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 158 include::admin/sip_server.txt[]
 159
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 161
 162 include::admin/apache_access_handler.txt[]
 163
 164
 165 Using the Staff Client
 166 ======================
 167
 168
 169 Introduction
 170 ------------
 171
 172 This part of the documentation deals with general Staff Client usage including
 173 logging in, navigation and shortcuts.
 174
 175
 176 include::admin/staff_client-login.txt[]
 177
 178 include::admin/staff_client-button_bar_toolbar.txt[]
 179
 180 include::admin/staff_client-sticky_settings.txt[]
 181
 182 include::admin/staff_client-tab_buttons.txt[]
 183
 184 include::admin/staff_client-double_clicking.txt[]
 185
 186 include::admin/staff_client-patron_border.txt[]
 187
 188 include::admin/staff_client-sorting_columns.txt[]
 189
 190 include::admin/staff_client-column_picker.txt[]
 191
 192 include::admin/staff_client-recent_searches.txt[]
 193
 194 include::admin/staff_client-return_to_results_from_marc.txt[]
 195
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 206 include::admin/workstation_admin_customizable_toolbar.txt[]
 207
 208 System Administration From the Staff Client
 209 ===========================================
 210
 211 Introduction
 212 ------------
 213
 214 This part deals with the options in the Server Administration menu found in the
 215 staff client.
 216
 217 // Follow structure from staff client system admin menu.
 218
 219 include::admin/acquisitions_admin.txt[]
 220
 221 include::admin/authorities.txt[]
 222
 223 include::admin/Best_Hold_Selection_Sort_Order.txt[]
 224
 225 include::admin/booking-admin.txt[]
 226
 227 include::admin/cn_prefixes_and_suffixes.txt[]
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 242
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 244
 245 include::admin/Org_Unit_Proximity_Adjustments.txt[]
 246
 247 include::admin/permissions.txt[]
 248
 249 include::admin/SMS_messaging.txt[]
 250
 251 include::admin/user_activity_type.txt[]
 252
 253 include::admin/restrict_Z39.50_sources_by_perm_group.txt[]
 254
 255
 256 Local Administration
 257 ====================
 258
 259 Introduction
 260 ------------
 261
 262 This part covers the options in the Local Administration menu found in the staff
 263 client.
 264
 265 // Follow structure from staff client local admin menu.
 266
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 278
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 280
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 282
 283 include::admin/lsa-standing_penalties.txt[]
 284
 285 include::admin/lsa-statcat.txt[]
 286
 287 include::admin/lsa-work_log.txt[]
 288
 289 Acquisitions
 290 ===========
 291
 292 include::acquisitions/introduction.txt[]
 293
 294 include::acquisitions/selection_lists_po.txt[]
 295
 296 include::acquisitions/invoices.txt[]
 297
 298 include::acquisitions/receive_items_from_invoice.txt[]
 299
 300 include::acquisitions/vandelay_acquisitions_integration.txt[]
 301
 302
 303 Cataloging
 304 ==========
 305
 306 Introduction
 307 ------------
 308
 309 Cataloguers should use this part for understanding the cataloguing procedures
 310 used in Evergreen.
 311
 312 include::cataloging/MARC_Fixed_Field.txt[]
 313
 314 include::cataloging/physical_char_wizard.txt[]
 315
 316 include::cataloging/batch_importing_MARC.txt[]
 317
 318 include::cataloging/overlay_record_3950_import.txt[]
 319
 320 include::cataloging/z39.50_search_enhancements.txt[]
 321
 322 include::cataloging/monograph_parts.txt[]
 323
 324 include::cataloging/conjoined_items.txt[]
 325
 326 include::cataloging/cataloging_electronic_resources.txt[]
 327
 328 include::cataloging/tpac_copy_edit_links.txt[]
 329
 330 include::cataloging/MARC_batch_edit.txt[]
 331
 332 include::cataloging/authorities.txt[]
 333
 334 include::cataloging/link_checker.txt[]
 335
 336
 337 Serials
 338 =======
 339
 340 include::serials/A-intro.txt[]
 341
 342 include::serials/B-copy_template.txt[]
 343
 344 include::serials/C-subscription-SCV.txt[]
 345
 346 include::serials/D-subscription-ASCV.txt[]
 347
 348 include::serials/E-edit_subscriptions.txt[]
 349
 350 include::serials/F-Receiving.txt[]
 351
 352 include::serials/G-Special_issue.txt[]
 353
 354 include::serials/H-holdings_statements.txt[]
 355
 356 include::serials/Group_Serials_Issues_in_the_OPAC_2.2.txt[]
 357
 358 Circulation
 359 ===========
 360
 361 Introduction
 362 ------------
 363
 364 Use this section for understanding the circulation procedures in the Evergreen
 365 system.
 366
 367 include::circulation/circulating_items.txt[]
 368
 369 include::circulation/holds.txt[]
 370
 371 include::circulation/booking.txt[]
 372
 373 include::circulation/circulation_patron_records.txt[]
 374
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 388
 389 Reports
 390 =======
 391
 392 Introduction
 393 ------------
 394
 395 Learn how to create and use reports in Evergreen.
 396
 397 include::reports/reporter_daemon.txt[]
 398
 399 include::reports/reporter_folder.txt[]
 400
 401 include::reports/reporter_create_templates.txt[]
 402
 403 include::reports/reporter_generating_reports.txt[]
 404
 405 include::reports/reporter_view_output.txt[]
 406
 407 include::reports/reporter_cloning_shared_templates.txt[]
 408
 409 include::reports/reporter_add_data_source.txt[]
 410
 411 include::reports/reporter_running_recurring_reports.txt[]
 412
 413 include::reports/reporter_template_terminology.txt[]
 414
 415 include::reports/reporter_template_enhancements.txt[]
 416
 417 include::reports/reporter_export_usingpgAdmin.txt[]
 418
 419 Web Client Preview
 420 ==================
 421
 422 Introduction
 423 ------------
 424
 425 The Evergreen Web Staff Client is in the early stages of development and is
 426 being provided as a "preview" version beginning in Evergreen version 2.7.  If
 427 you are an early adopter, thank you!  Please keep in mind:
 428
 429   . *We want your feedback!* Please report any errors, bugs, strange behavior,
 430 etc. using https://bugs.launchpad.net/evergreen/[Launchpad]. And please send
 431 requested features or design improvements to the
 432 mailto:open-ils-dev@list.georgialibraries.org[Evergreen Developers email list].
 433
 434   . *It is changing rapidly.* Features are being added in "sprints" grouped by
 435 workflow. Read the
 436 http://evergreen-ils.org/dokuwiki/doku.php?id=dev:browser_staff:dev_sprints[development
 437 wiki page] and watch the
 438 http://libmail.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-general[general
 439 email list] for updates. (However, these changes will only appear on your client
 440 when your version of Evergreen is upgraded. Ask your server administrator for
 441 details.)
 442
 443   . *The design may change significantly.* Initially, it will follow the design
 444 of the current XUL-based staff client. But the browser framework provides more
 445 flexibility for design choices. Also, Evergreen has accepted an
 446 http://wiki.evergreen-ils.org/doku.php?id=opw:ui_suggest:julialima[intern] to
 447 focus on a User Interface Style Guide from December 2014 through March 2015.
 448 Watch http://evergreen-ils.org/communicate/irc/[IRC] and the
 449 http://libmail.georgialibraries.org/mailman/listinfo/open-ils-general[general
 450 email list] to follow the progress.
 451
 452 The following rationale was published in the Release Notes for Evergreen 2.7:
 453 ====
 454 The 2.7 release will contain a preview of web client circulation features.
 455 Circulation is the first step in moving all staff functions from the existing
 456 XULRunner-based client to a web application that will be based on AngularJS.
 457
 458 Evergreen is moving away from the existing client because XULRunner no longer
 459 supports features critical to the Evergreen software, including remote XUL,
 460 multi-part streaming, and XML JavaScript. The new web client is expected to show
 461 some speed improvements, to provide comprehensive support for
 462 internationalization/localization, to provide good support for assistive
 463 technologies, to be easier to customize locally, and to be more mobile friendly.
 464
 465 The intent of the preview is to make it easier for end users at Evergreen sites
 466 to try the new client, become familiar with its features, and to discover/report
 467 bugs that are found. Instructions to implement the web client can be found in
 468 the code in Open-ILS/web/js/ui/default/staff/README.install. These will be
 469 revised and moved to the full README for 2.7.1.
 470 ====
 471
 472
 473 Using the Web Client
 474 --------------------
 475
 476 Introduction
 477 ~~~~~~~~~~~~
 478 This part of the documentation deals with general client usage including
 479 logging in, navigation and shortcuts.
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 491 Circulation
 492 -----------
 493 Use this section for understanding the circulation procedures in the Evergreen system.
 494
 495 include::circulation/circulation_patron_records_web_client.txt[]
 496
 497
 498 Using the Public Access Catalog
 499 ===============================
 500
 501 Introduction
 502 ------------
 503
 504 Evergreen has a public OPAC that meets WCAG guidelines (http://www.w3.org/WAI/intro/wcag), which helps make the OPAC accessible to users with a range of disabilities. This part of the documentation explains how to use the Evergreen public OPAC. It covers the basic catalog and more advanced search topics. It also describes the ``My Account'' tools users have to find information and manage their personal library accounts through the OPAC. This section could be used by staff and patrons but would be more useful for staff as a generic reference when developing custom guides and tutorials for their users.
 505
 506 include::opac/using_the_public_access_catalog.txt[]
 507
 508 include::opac/my_lists.txt[]
 509
 510 include::opac/kids_opac.txt[]
 511
 512 include::opac/catalog_browse.txt[]
 513
 514 include::opac/advanced_features.txt[]
 515
 516 include::opac/tpac_meta_record_holds.txt[]
 517
 518 include::opac/linked_libraries.txt[]
 519
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 530
 531 Developer Resources
 532 ===================
 533
 534 Introduction
 535 ------------
 536
 537 Developers can use this part to learn more about the programming languages,
 538 communication protocols and standards used in Evergreen.
 539
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 552 include::attributions.txt[]
 553
 554 include::licensing.txt[]
 555
 556 [appendix]
 557 Admonitions
 558 ===========
 559
 560 * Note
 561
 562 image::media/note.png[]
 563
 564 * warning
 565
 566 image::media/warning.png[]
 567
 568 * caution
 569
 570 image::media/caution.png[]
 571
 572 * tip
 573
 574 image::media/tip.png[]
 575
 576 [index]
 577 Index
 578 =====
 579