Table of Contents
Mandarin M5 Overview
Introduction
The M5 Interface
Patron Mode
Librarian Mode
Catalog (OPAC) Customizations
Configuration
Setup Page / Installation
Library Settings
Options
Sort Formulas
Z3950 Searches
Visual Search
Bulletin Board
Record Templates
Database Groups
Recommended Reading
Gallery Images
Using the Group Editor
About the Group Editor
Sign In to Groups
Creating the Group Hierarchy
Group Editor Features
Working with Patron Groups
Creating a New Patron Group
Modifying Patron Group Permission
Deleting a Patron Group
Working with Item Groups
Creating a New Item Group
Modifying Item Group Permissions
Deleting an Item Group
Working with Special Reserve Groups
Creating a New Special Reserve Group
Modifying Special Reserve Groups
Deleting a Special Reserve Group
Using the OPAC
OPAC Overview
Signing in to the OPAC
Searching the OPAC
Standard Search
Enhanced Search
Visual Search
The Result Page
The Detail Page
Using Lists
Using My Account
Kids OPAC
Using the Catalog
Bib Records (Add, Duplicate, Edit, Add from Z39.50)
Holding Records (Add, Edit)
Patron Records (Add, Duplicate, Edit, Delete)
Custom Record Templates
Advanced Cataloging Tools
Importing Records
MARC Records
Delimited Records
Fixed Width Records
Exporting Records
Using ISBN/ISSN Fetch
Using Find and Replace
Using Circulation
Circulation Features
Setting Up the Schedule
Conducting Transactions
Using the Transaction Menu
Searching for Item or Patron
Viewing Patron and Items
Loaning Items
Class Loan Mode
Returning Items
In-House Circulation
Changing an Item's Due Date
Recording an Item as Lost or Damage
Recording an Item as "Claimed Returned" or "Claimed Never Had"
Renewing a Loan on an Item
Automatic Renewal Feature
Reserving or Holding an Item
Booking an Item
Processing Patron Fines
Using Self-Check and Self-Return
Using Library Transactions Mode
Changing the M5 System Date
Using the Report Generator
New Report Tool
Using Inventory
Overview
Setup
Conducting Inventory
Statistics
Minimum System Requirements
Appendix
Releases
5.1- July 2016
5.2- December 2016
5.2.0.3- January 2017
5.3.0.0- April 2017
5.4.2.0- November 2017
5.5.0.0- February 2018
5.6.0.0- June 2018
5.6.5- September 2018
5.6.6- November 2018
5.6.7- January 2019
5.6.8- May 2019
5.6.8.2- August 2019
5.7- November 2019
5.7.5- March 2020
5.7.6 - May 2020
5.7.7 - October 2020
5.7.8 - July 2021
5.7.10 - April 2022
5.7.11 - August 2022
5.7.12 - December 2022
5.7.13 - March 2023
5.7.14 - August 2023
5.7.15 - June 2024
Ordering & License
Contacts & Credits