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Enable configuration of page flipping direction in Internet BookReader viewer in Alma
As it is now, in Internet BookReader viewer the only way to flip pages is from Left-to-Right which is not compatible with books written in RTL languages (e.g. for Hebrew, Yiddish, Arabic and Chinese).
An option to configure Right-to-Left page progression, is needed in these cases.1 vote -
Ability to assign fulfillment proxy to existing users
We recently tested the fulfillment proxy feature as we have a few departmental workflows we have been using shared internal accounts for. We find the functionality to be the inverse of what we would like to see. For example, we have about 10 users who place RS requests for the law review. We would like to add the fulfillment proxy to these existing user rather than making them new internal accounts.
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Allow default filter settings in searches to be customised
Dear creative minds,
There are many search bars in ALMA that have default filter settings. Depending on personal preference and work tasks, the default is not always practical. Time and time again I need to change the filter settings to my particular preference or need. Not efficient in terms of mouse clicks and time!
This issue is conspicuously time and click-consuming when one tries to add a closed PO line to a portfolio, collection or associate it to another PO line. The default filter is set to 'Active' PO lines, so closed PO lines will not be searched. One needs…
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Show vendor name first in dropdown list instead of vendor code
On the page of invoice details, in the vendor dropdown list, the vendor code is displayed which is quite uncomfortable as you have to remember the codes. We would like to see the vendor's name instead. Currently if you want to see the name, you have to open the menu.
14 votes -
Add Description Field and Generate Button to ENUM/CHRON Tab in Item Record
It would be helpful to have the description field and generate button on the ENUM/CHRON tab in the item record. If someone is utilizing multiple enum/chron fields, beyond what's available in the General tab, they have to switch tabs to edit those fields and then switch back to generate the description (manually or through description templates and the generate button).
Alternatively, more enum/chron fields could be made available on the general tab. Possibilities include:
an expandable enum/chron section which by default shows only the first 2 of each (like what is currently available);
a customizable option that would allow institutions…30 votes -
Resource Sharing Borrowing Requests - Renewed by Partner Status
It would be great if there was a way to configure requests so that they do not retain the status 'renewed by partner' and instead automatically revert to 'loaned item to patron'
8 votes -
Resource sharing borrowing requests - Overdue Request status
It would be great if Resource Sharing Borrowing Requests could be automatically allocated the status 'Overdue Request' when issued to the borrower, and when the loan 'due date' has passed.
10 votes -
View members or results button from Set Details page
When looking at the list of sets on the Manage sets page, it is sometimes necessary to click into the Set Details to view the description or notes to make sure that it is the correct set that I want to work with. To then view the members, it takes three more clicks: 1) go back to the manage sets screen 2) right click or click the ellipsis button 3) click the members or results option on the dropdown menu. It would be really nice if on the Set details page there were a button to view either the members…
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Create reports across Pirmo VE and Alma Aanlytics modules
For example, in Primo>Usage>Report>Zero Result Searches example in
Design Analytics (Primo), in addition to the existing User Group field,the system can add fields from Alma Aanlytics, such as Statistical Category, Category Type, IP to provide subsequent analysis.8 votes -
expected receipt date
Is it possible to display the expected date of receipt for each copy as an additional category in the list of copies?
In this way, when booking the receipt of issues, one can immediately see whether, for example, the forecast pattern still fits or whether a journal has changed its publication date, for example. I think it's helpful. Thank you, Monika Lange, UB Paderborn2 votes -
Enable Data Flows in Oracle Data Visualization
As someone who creates data sets and data visualizations from Analytics for other library staff, it would be useful to have Data Flow enabled in Oracle's Data Analytics. This would save me time by creating a pre-determined set of steps to create and edit data sets, and to create joins between subject areas within the Data Visualization tool.
18 votes -
Allow PO-Line type to be edited
When we migrated, a lot of our print serials were migrated with the POL type "Electronic Journal - Subscription" and a dummy order was created for the print journal subscription. We still can't figure out why/how this happened. But if there was a way to change the POL type after the creation of the POL, that would probably go a long way to resolving this issue. Currently, there's no way to go into the order and change it from electronic to print. And yet, the two orders that were created are using the same bib record. OR be able to…
3 votes -
Enable Alma to add to the letters a "Reply to" in the email message header
reply to can only be added as a text line, it would be much better if it was added in the header
29 votes -
Allow digital collection items to be restricted by campus in Primo like electronic portfolios
We would like to be able to limit the visibility of an item in a digital collection based on the the campuses we have set up in Alma in the same way that we can do with electronic Portfolios.
If we set up a digital collection item that is a database for example, we would like to have it only display in Primo under digital items if the current view is aligned with the campus that is allowed to see and access that digital item.
EG: We have a database "Cinahl" that we subscribe to for the RMH campus, but…
1 vote -
self checkout sip2
Self checkout sip2 - ability to restrict checkin by item type/location
Certain items need to be checked in at the circ desk such as reserves or equipment. Currently self checkout does not support any restrictions.
1 vote -
self checkout
Self checkout over sip2 to have Alerts/fulfillment notes on checkout , not checkin only.
Patrons need to be alerted to how many pieces SHOULD be in the item when they checkout so they can alert staff if pieces are missing on checkout
7 votes -
Extend time before the Alma trial survey times out
Dear support
When answering a survey of the Alma trial management (as a trial participant), the survey will time out after approximately 10-15 minutes of non activity. This will reset all answered questions, i. e. empty the fields and remove the chosen results.
We would highly appreciate it if an adjustment of the time out period for surveys was possible, since in reality it’s common to test a product thoroughly in one browser tab while having the survey open in another and only returning to the latter once the testing of the product (or a specific aspect of it) has…
18 votes -
Tie the Non-Renewal Notice Period or Cancellation Restriction fields in licenses to the PO Line
Create a linkage between the renewal notice period and cancellation restriction fields in a PO Line, if it is linked to a license agreement that references either a non-renewal notice or termination notice period, ask if this information should sync. Perhaps this is an area where DARA could operate?
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Indication rule that checks if subfields are in the same field
Currently it is not possible to write an indication rule which checks the subfield a and b of a field only when both subfields are in the same field and not in repeated fields of the same record. Both of the following records are treated the same when looking for a subfield a "mercury" and subfield b "venus" in the 690 field:
Record 1:
690 $$a mercury $$b venusRecord 2:
690 $$a mercury $$b mars
690 $$a earth $$b venusI'd appreciate an option to distinguish if I'm looking for subfields in different fields or in the same field.…
55 votes -
Post collection ID in the CKB update.
In the CKB update, sometimes we found statements like collection ABC is replaced by collection ABC, or with a similar name. Since some CZ collections share the same name or similar name with one another, please add collection ID next to the collections/Databases that are to be removed in the coming weeks. Collection ID is an identifier that would help people to identify the exact collection.
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