Table of Contents

Getting Started
Installing M3
Before you Install
Installing the M3 Server
Installing the M3 Core Client Modules
Starting M3
Passwords
M3 System Backup Information
Using Group Editor
Working with Patron Groups
Working with Item Groups
Working with Special Reserve Groups
Using Cataloging
Working with Bibliographic Records
Working with Holding Records
Working with Patron Records
Working with Authority Records
Working with Picture Records
Using Find and Replace to Modify Records
Deleting and Undeleting Records
Additional M3 Searching Capabilities
Using M3 Picture Manager
Importing Bibliographic, Patron and Authority Records
Exporting Bibliographic, Patron and Authority Records
Using Circulation
Working with Item Records
Working with Patron Records
Displaying Item and Patron Picture
Using the Message Utility
Modifying Library Dates and Circulation Periods
Using the Transactions Report Utility
Using the Tricoder to Conduct Transactions
Modifying Circulation Window Displays
Using the OPAC
Standard Search
Enhanced Search
Visual Search
Search Results
The Bookbag
My Account Tab
The Reset Button
The Bulletin Board
The OPAC Header
Displaying Cover Image in the OPAC
Customizing the Visual Catalog
Using Report Tool
Create a new Report - Report Tutorial
Obtaining Record Definitions
Using the Grouping Function
Using the Join Function
Using Inventory
Conducting a Full Inventory
Conducting a Partial Inventory
Entering Additioanl Barcodes
Removing Barcodes
Printing and Saving Results
Exporting Barcodes
Opening a Previous Session or Report
Using M3 Server
Monitor Window Features
Port Customization
Working with the Log File
Appendix
A. Customizing the .ini Files
B. Preloaded Reports
C. M3 Patron Record Definition
D. Bibliographic Record Format for Records From Vendors
E. Configuring Media Type Icons
F. New Release Documents
1.6 NF
1.6 SP1
1.6 SP1a
1.6 SP2
1.6 SP3
1.7 NF
1.7 SP1
1.7 SP1a
1.7 SP1b
1.7 SP1c
1.7 SP2
1.7 SP3
1.7 SP4c
1.7 SP4d
1.7 SP4e
1.7 SP5b
1.7 SP5c
1.7 SP5e
1.7 SP5g
1.7 SP5h
1.7 SP5i
Glossary
Ordering & License
Contacts & Credits