VDX is an interlending and document request management system. It provides an interlibrary loan service for use between a collaborative group of institutions and suppliers. This is integrated with Z39.50 searching allowing users to search for bibliographic records, display search results and request delivery of items within the same interface. In all cases VDX uses standard ILL protocols for communicating request messages.
The Web Admin Client is used by ILL Administrators who process interlibrary loan requests on behalf of their end users. Typically end users access searching and ILL request facilities through the interface.
This generic help is to assist you when using the VDX Web Admin Client. Note that there are many configurable features that effect how the web client is used and how it appears. This help suggests when you need to check out local policy.
The following are main areas of new VDX functionality, documented in this version of Web Admin help:
configurable ILL Actions and Work Queues.
automatic acknowledgement of requests when viewed in full.
changes to handling suspensions and holidays.
introduction of webpdf format for returning documents.
To
access your own locally produced help files click here - local help site
The first step is log in.
Search and edit existing User Details records at your location.
Create new User Details records for your location.
Expire User Details records.
Search for incoming and outgoing requests.
Manage incoming and outgoing requests.
Edit the Location record for your own organisation.
Run Reports.