Changing Aleph settings to allow you to send claims directly via email

  1. Open ALEPHADM module (Not the Administration module)
  2. Under the “Configuration” drop down choose “Application Configuration”
  3. With the category “Common Headings” selected on the left: Scroll down in the Main window until you see the heading [Mail]
  4. Double click “MailServer= usmail01.exlibris-usa.com” and type over “usmail01.exlibris-usa.com” with “smtp.ufl.edu”
  5. Double click “Fromaddress= thechoice@exlibris-usa.com” and type over thechoice@exlibris-usa.com with the email address of where you would like your claims to originate from
  6. Double click “MailerName= ALEPH 500 Administrator”and type over “ALEPH 500 Administrator” with the name of your Unit
  7. Save these settings
  8. Under the “Configuration” drop down choose “Print Configuration”
  9. Choose the Application “Serials Control” in the left window panel
  10. On the right you will see an upper and lower pair of panels. The one on the bottom is a set of defaults and the upper one contains the actual information your local Aleph uses.
  11. Change the “Mail” column of the “Claim Letter” field to M. This will tell Aleph to email a vendor if they are set up for that, otherwise it will generate a claim letter that can be previewed and printed.
  12. Save these settings
  13. In the Acquisitions Module right-click on the printer icon.
  14. Set this to “Normal Printing” to allow you to email vendors

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