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Category Archives: Horizon ILS

Horizon and Item Processing Tips and Training

CEF Library System Posted on September 3, 2021 by David FullerMay 2, 2022

Horizon The member libraries of the Clinton-Essex-Franklin Library System use Horizon as their integrated library system (ILS) to process materials for patrons, as well as facilitate interlibrary loan. The Horizon program can be installed on a computer running the Windows operating system. To have Horizon installed or for questions or training, contact David Fuller at 518-563-5190 x122 or dfuller@cefls.org. Training Guides: CEFLS – Horizon Training and Procedures Manual CEFLS – Member Library Codes for ILL Slips Training Videos:You’ll find some … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

In with the New….

CEF Library System Posted on October 1, 2019 by David FullerAugust 26, 2020
Enterprise Online Catalog

Out with the old, goes the old saying. Several years ago, our library system got a brand new online catalog, called Enterprise. It replaced our Classic Catalog, (also known as Horizon Information Portal) but we have kept both operating. It’s now time to retire our Classic Catalog, because it has become hard for us to maintain and keep up to date and secure. We plan to retire the Classic Catalog the last week of 2019. If you still use it, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

Posted in Announcements, Horizon ILS, Public, Staff, Technology

Tech Tips for Library Staff

CEF Library System Posted on June 4, 2019 by David FullerMarch 4, 2020

Library Tech Tip #1 Scanning Barcodes from Book Covers when Cataloging Items Please be aware when scanning the barcode on the back of an item. Scanning usually gives you the ISBN but occasionally (especially in older items) it gives you a UPC code.  Consequently,  UPC code will not find the items requested for MARC records or in Horizon.  The picture shows an example – you can see that the number beneath the barcode is not the same as the ISBN.  In this case, … [CLICK TO READ MORE]

How to Produce a New Books List Using Horizon

CEF Library System Posted on December 20, 2017 by David FullerAugust 26, 2020

Find more tips and tricks or delve deeper into the inner workings of Horizon by searching for the latest posts and articles.

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Posted in Horizon ILS, Staff, Technology, Training, Training Video

Technology Training

CEF Library System Posted on September 26, 2014 by David FullerMarch 26, 2018

This page lists  documents, web pages and videos with how-to information on the software we use in our library system.  Listed items are PDFs unless otherwise noted.  Also check the Continuing Education page for current and archived training opportunities.

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Plattsburgh, NY 12901
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