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   1 Evergreen Documentation
   2 =======================
   3 Documentation Interest Group
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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_6.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
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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.
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 115 include::admin_initial_setup/ordering_materials.txt[]
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 150
 151 Using the Staff Client
 152 ======================
 153
 154
 155 Introduction
 156 ------------
 157
 158 This part of the documentation deals with general Staff Client usage including
 159 logging in, navigation and shortcuts.
 160
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 179
 180 include::admin/staff_client-return_to_results_from_marc.txt[]
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 183
 184 System Administration From the Staff Client
 185 ===========================================
 186
 187 Introduction
 188 ------------
 189
 190 This part deals with the options in the Server Administration menu found in the
 191 staff client.
 192
 193 // Follow structure from staff client system admin menu.
 194
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 219 include::admin/permissions.txt[]
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 221 include::admin/SMS_messaging.txt[]
 222
 223 include::admin/user_activity_type.txt[]
 224
 225 include::admin/restrict_Z39.50_sources_by_perm_group.txt[]
 226
 227
 228 Local Administration
 229 ====================
 230
 231 Introduction
 232 ------------
 233
 234 This part covers the options in the Local Administration menu found in the staff
 235 client.
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 250
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 254
 255 include::admin/lsa-statcat.txt[]
 256
 257 include::admin/lsa-work_log.txt[]
 258
 259 Acquisitions
 260 ===========
 261
 262 include::acquisitions/introduction.txt[]
 263
 264 include::acquisitions/selection_lists_po.txt[]
 265
 266 include::acquisitions/invoices.txt[]
 267
 268 include::acquisitions/receive_items_from_invoice.txt[]
 269
 270 include::acquisitions/vandelay_acquisitions_integration.txt[]
 271
 272
 273 Cataloging
 274 ==========
 275
 276 Introduction
 277 ------------
 278
 279 Cataloguers should use this part for understanding the cataloguing procedures
 280 used in Evergreen.
 281
 282 include::cataloging/physical_char_wizard.txt[]
 283
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 285
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 287
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 289
 290 include::cataloging/monograph_parts.txt[]
 291
 292 include::cataloging/conjoined_items.txt[]
 293
 294 include::cataloging/cataloging_electronic_resources.txt[]
 295
 296 include::cataloging/link_checker.txt[]
 297
 298
 299 Serials
 300 =======
 301
 302 include::serials/A-intro.txt[]
 303
 304 include::serials/B-copy_template.txt[]
 305
 306 include::serials/C-subscription-SCV.txt[]
 307
 308 include::serials/D-subscription-ASCV.txt[]
 309
 310 include::serials/E-edit_subscriptions.txt[]
 311
 312 include::serials/F-Receiving.txt[]
 313
 314 include::serials/G-Special_issue.txt[]
 315
 316 include::serials/H-holdings_statements.txt[]
 317
 318 include::serials/Group_Serials_Issues_in_the_OPAC_2.2.txt[]
 319
 320 Circulation
 321 ===========
 322
 323 Introduction
 324 ------------
 325
 326 Use this section for understanding the circulation procedures in the Evergreen
 327 system.
 328
 329 include::circulation/circulating_items.txt[]
 330
 331 include::circulation/holds.txt[]
 332
 333 include::circulation/booking.txt[]
 334
 335 include::circulation/circulation_patron_records.txt[]
 336
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 351 Reports
 352 =======
 353
 354 Introduction
 355 ------------
 356
 357 Learn how to create and use reports in Evergreen.
 358
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 360
 361 include::reports/reporter_folder.txt[]
 362
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 364
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 366
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 368
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 370
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 372
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 374
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 376
 377 include::reports/reporter_export_usingpgAdmin.txt[]
 378
 379 Using the Public Access Catalog
 380 ===============================
 381
 382 Introduction
 383 ------------
 384
 385 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.
 386
 387 include::opac/using_the_public_access_catalog.txt[]
 388
 389 include::opac/my_lists.txt[]
 390
 391 include::opac/kids_opac.txt[]
 392
 393 include::opac/catalog_browse.txt[]
 394
 395 include::opac/advanced_features.txt[]
 396
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 398
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 409
 410 Developer Resources
 411 ===================
 412
 413 Introduction
 414 ------------
 415
 416 Developers can use this part to learn more about the programming languages,
 417 communication protocols and standards used in Evergreen.
 418
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 434
 435 [appendix]
 436 Admonitions
 437 ===========
 438
 439 * Note
 440
 441 image::media/note.png[]
 442
 443 * warning
 444
 445 image::media/warning.png[]
 446
 447 * caution
 448
 449 image::media/caution.png[]
 450
 451 * tip
 452
 453 image::media/tip.png[]
 454
 455 [index]
 456 Index
 457 =====
 458