WebMax Online Catalog Instructions

1. On your Windows desktop, open either Netscape or Internet Explorer.
2. Type either the direct URL address: http://webmax2.aea9.k12.ia.us or the AEA Home Page address: http://www.aea9.k12.ia.us and press the enter key on your keyboard. Be sure to type the URL address correctly or your web page will not show. If accessing WebMAX via the AEA9 homepage select WebMAX listed under Links/Resources.
3. At the Login Screen enter your User Number (Available from your media specialist)
4. Enter your Password in the password textbox. Your password will show as dots (?).
5. Press Enter or click the Submit button to access WebMAX.

1. After you log in, you will be at the WebMAX Welcome Screen.
2. At the top of the screen the login text appears. Your user name and number appears on the initial Welcome Screen.
3. Located at the bottom of the Search screen are instructions about the various search functions. Scroll down for additional information.
4. Type a word(s) in the containing the word text box. If you wish, select Media Types and Grade Levels criteria listed below to narrow your search.
5. Press Enter or click on the GO icon.
6. Titles retrieved as a result of your search will be displayed.
7. To select a title for booking click Select on the left side of each item.
8. To cancel and item, click again on Select.
9. Click on More items to see additional pages. Click on Previous items to go back to the previous page.
10. To complete the order process, click on the Order Form navigation tab.
11. A listing of the titles that you are ready to order is displayed with the Ship, View, and Due dates.
12. Verify that the View Date is acceptable for your use of the media. By default, WebMAX picks the next available date. The Ship and Due dates are calculated by the system to correspond automatically with the Media Distribution Center’s shipping schedule to your school building.
13. The Order This boxes will be checked by default for those items that are available for displayed booking dates.
14. If you do not wish to order an item, uncheck the Order This box by clicking on the check box.
15. If the View Date is unacceptable, enter the earliest date you can use the item in the Earliest Use column and the latest possible date you can use the item in the Latest Use column. The Changed Dates? Box is checked automatically when a new date is entered in these columns. To change the dates again to the next available date, check the box again and click Next. Enter that date in one of the following formats (i.e. all meaning May 14, 2008) May 14, 2008 14 may may 14 14may048 May14, 2008 0514 5/14 5/14/08
16. To complete your order, click on the Order tab at the top of the page or click on the Next button and Order Screen will appear. This screen allows extensions, catalog listings, sort and print options. Click Next when complete.
17. The Final Resource Order Screen is displayed. This shows the final status before bookings are confirmed. Click Click Here To Finish.
18. The final bookings of media items showing the Ship, View, and Due Dates are displayed.
19. Click on Print to print a copy of your confirmation. The Media Distribution Center will also send you either a printed confirmation card or an email confirmation.
20. To exit WebMAX click on the Close tab located at the top of the screen.

If you have any questions or need technical support please call the Media Distribution Center at 563-344-6464 or 1-800-947-2329 ext. 6464.