Preparing for a new vendor EDI; EDI documentation

• Article Type: General
• Product: Aleph
• Product Version: 20

Description:
We are trying to set up EDI with a new vendor for our serials, and I would like some instruction on what information is required. We are primarily concerned with our upcoming subscription invoice where we are switching vendors from EBSCO to Cox.

What documentation does Ex Libris provide?

Resolution:
The primary reference for EDI is Chapter 6 ("EDI") of the

Ex Libris Documentation Center > Aleph > Technical Documentation > Version 20.x > Staff User Information > Aleph 20 User Guide – Acquisitions.pdf on the Doc Portal.

Three other documents:

Ex Libris Documentation Center > Aleph > Technical Documentation > How To > Acquisitions > Aleph Requirements for EDI
-- Provides detailed information on specifications for Vendors for mapping EDItEUR messages sent by Aleph, and EDI messages sent to Aleph

Ex Libris Documentation Center > Aleph > Technical Documentation > System Librarian Information > Aleph 20 System Librarian's Guide - Acquisitions

Ex Libris Documentation Center > Aleph > Support > How To from Support by subject> EDI > EDI_Incoming_EXL_presentation_DC.ppt

• Article last edited: 10/8/2013