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		<title>Cataloging Instructions</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have colorful step-by-step instructions for bringing in batches of MARC records from the Hybrid KLC (or OCLC for larger libraries) now available on the Training page, under Circulation.
Or you can download a copy today here:
Finding and Importing Records from the Hybrid KLC (.doc)
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		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/cataloging-instructions/</link>
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		<title>Handling Patron Accounts and Fines in the NExpress Shared Regional Catalog</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Guidelines:
1. Always look up a patron who asks for a library card. He or she may already have an account at another NExpress library. Explain to the patron that one library card works at all NExpress libraries.
2. If you find an existing account for the patron, look to see if there are fines, overdue materials [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/handling-fines-in-the-nexpress-shared-regional-catalog/</link>
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		<title>Patron fine exceeds maximum amount of $3.00 per item</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a bug in Koha wherein:

Adding a repeatable holiday creates holidays retroactively for Koha&#8217;s calendar
module.  fines.pl balks when it sees an overdue fine calculation where amount
!= amountoutstanding (it assumes a payment was made, so tries to adjust the
amountoutstanding appropriately).  This fails if the calendar module reports a
smaller number of fine-inducing days on one run [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/patron-fine-exceeds-maximum-amount-of-3-00-per-item/</link>
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		<title>Cataloging Reminder: Settings for Importing Records</title>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a friendly reminder; please share this information with the people responsible for your library&#8217;s cataloging. Please refer to these instructions when importing MARC records into NExpress from the KLC. If you are importing MARC records from anywhere else (CatExpress, vendor records, etc.), please refer to these instructions.
In both situations, please make sure you [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/cataloging-reminder-settings-for-importing-records/</link>
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		<title>The Canceled-Hold-in-Transit Bug</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not sure what else to call bug 3270, but here&#8217;s the scenario that says you&#8217;ve encountered this bug:
Let&#8217;s say a patron or staff member cancels a hold that has already been confirmed and transferred from Library A and is on it&#8217;s way to Library B with a transit slip.  When the item arrives at Library [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/the-canceled-hold-in-transit-bug/</link>
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		<title>Known Issue: Barcode searching</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for a specific barcode?  Add the text &#8216;barcode:&#8217; before typing or scanning the barcode to go directly to the Bib record associated with that barcode.  For example:
- Sharon
Step 1:

Step 2:


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		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/known-issue-barcode-searching/</link>
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		<title>Web Site Upgrade</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello&#8230;we had an unexpected Web site upgrade and will be methodically replacing information, forms, documents and images over the next few weeks.  Please contact the nexpresshelp team with individual requests for documents and we will send those to you via email.
Thank you for your patience.
Sharon Moreland
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		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/web-site-upgrade/</link>
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		<title>Useful Training Materials and Videos</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Below are some instructional videos useful for Koha training.   The videos in this post and in the referenced posts have been reactivated by Sharon January 14, 2010.
Updating a Patrons OPAC Log in and logging into the OPAC - (Silent video) November 2009
Written instructions for Updating an OPAC log in and password &#8211; Written November 2009
New [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/videos-reviewed-for-2009-training/</link>
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		<title>Orientation Packet for New NExpress Libraries</title>
		<description><![CDATA[As a result of today&#8217;s Koha Explorer&#8217;s Group meeting today, I am sharing the NExpress Orientation Packet created to help with the migration of four Winnebago and three Follett libraries into the Koha catalog.  Heather managed the actual data extraction from these systems and can be contacted directly with questions and procedures.
NExpress Orientation Packet &#8211; [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/orientation-packet/</link>
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		<title>Courier Labels &#8211; Avoid the Dead Box</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi,
I happened to be in the office this evening when Carolyn got a &#8216;Dead Box&#8217; &#8211; a box of mislabeled materials sent to her by Henry Industries for re-labeling.  I noticed that several of the offenders were NExpress libraries&#8230;sending holds to other NExpress libraries.  We understand that NEKLS libraries  have to unlearn and relearn this [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.nexpresslibrary.org/courier-labels-avoid-the-dead-box/</link>
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