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Unclutter index for F3 lookup from field 830 (Series Added Entry - Uniform Title)
F3 lookup from field 830 is used to verify if a series title has been entered into the database in a standardized form, and, if so, to link the bib record to that title . At present, the index searched by F3 contains a mixture of headings from fields 830 and 490 (where the non-standardized series title is entered) and headings with volume numbers (which refer to a part of a series, not the series as a whole). To best serve its purpose, the index looked up from 830 with F3 should contain and display only the fields $a, $p,…
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Ability to browse all call numbers in a single search
We would like the ability to browse all call numbers, regardless of call number type. In Alma, many of our local Library of Congress, Dewey, and SuDocs call numbers are retrievable only by the call number type Other Scheme. An “all call number” browse would allow us to retrieve a complete shelf list of our call numbers and would be especially helpful when assigning new call numbers.
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Display Collection details on a citation record the same as what you see via an Alma All title display
Display Collection details on a citation record the same as what you see via an Alma All title display
We use Collections to group records together to help with our Leganto processing, but you cant see this information from the Citation view. We would like both views to provide the same level of information. The attached screenshot shows what I mean
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Customize search labels for local authorities
We would like to configure the search labels for local authorities. We have already checked, but the MARC21 fields used for the corresponding local authorities (084, 600, 651) are not shown in the list of search labels. Unfortunately, the support was not able to help us. They said that index codes to search index labels mapping and expanding the index fields is an enhancement request.
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Editing multiple collections from a set in bulk
We have a lot of historic collection records left over from our migration which we would like to update in bulk, for example, there collections have no portfolios so I would like to be able to add services to them all at once rather than individually. I'd also like to be able to update the "Library" field etc.
I can create a set of all these collections however, I can't make bulk updates to it. It would be great if there was an ability to run a job to add services and download a spreadsheet of all the fields in…
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Combining multiple itemized sets
We'd really like the ability to flag multiple sets to be combined to create a single combined set. Several times we've wanted to do this to facilitate data analysis (e.g. on sets created logging weekly data loads), but it's far too time-consuming to combine them two at a time!
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Authority linking issue with bibliographic field 240
We'd request that when Alma links up bib field 240 with a uniform title entered in authority record, it should take into account of bibliographic contents in field 240 PLUS field 100 ALTOGETHER, and link these combined contents with uniform titles entered in authority records.
Currently, it links up the uniform title in field 240 only with authority record. So, those generic uniform titles e.g. Works, Poetry, etc. will be ambiguous, and do not have proper linking with their authority records established with author's name.
Details, please refer to Salesforce case # 823121
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Replace the search index label "Creator" with "Author"
the label used for the author index in the title search is confusing, implying that it is the creator of the Alma record, as shown in Alma Analytics, and not the author of the title.
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Task list customization
Currently, the task list is automatically configured based on user roles. However, there are many features assigned to a role in Alma that a user may not actually deal with. For example, as electronic resources manager, I do not need to see print order lines to claim for print titles. This is particularly an issue because other departments do not always use the task list in their workflow, so mine can become cluttered with their content. We would like additional customization to be available within the task list, so that we only see relevant tasks.
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Report list of records changed after abort job
After a user was running a discovery suppression job, and aborted they assumed nothing was changed. It would be very useful if the records that were changed before the abort were reported to the user.
Here's an example showing an abort that occurred and the user running the job assumed since they aborted the job, nothing was changed:18 votes -
More customization for Duplicate Title Analysis job
Request to be able to further customize the Duplicate Title Analysis job in Alma. For example, include/exclude CZ records and specify resource type (physical/electronic, book/journal/map etc).
Additionally, identifying the "preferred" record is extremely limited. Being able to select the preferred record by MARC/DC field and/or subfield would be helpful.
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Import Profiles - Match Profile add 028 - Publisher or Distributor Number to one of the match methods
When loading records via import profiles it would be great to be able to match on the 028 - Publisher or Distributor Number. Could this be added to one of the match methods currently available or added as a new match method>
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Show orders and requests in repository search regardless of role
Every staff member should be able to see if there are orders or requests for a title regardless of their roles.
It's important e.g. for staff at info/circulations desks to see why a title without items is found - as well as for receiving operators to see if there are any patron physical item requests...Still, of course, one should only be able to edit orders or requests with the respective privilege.
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option to delete bib when relinking physical inventory
When relinking electronic inventory, a pop up occurs asking what to do with the bib (nothing, delete if no other holdings, or suppress).
It would be a time saver to have the same pop up when relinking physical inventory
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Normalisation rules that apply to holdings using information from Bib record, and vice versa
Have normalisation rules that are applied to holdings able to use information from the bib record. This would allow more complex holdings and call numbers to be automatically generated more easily than using the current call number system as a workaround.
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Definition of local search indexes on the level of indicator and subfield
We need a possibility to define local search indexes on the level of MARC indicator and MARC subfield.
16 votes -
Allow copying of publishing profiles
Please allow copying / duplication of publishing profiles, much like you can currently make copies of import profiles. In other words, this would allow for "save-as" type functionality, allowing us to easily spin off another slightly modified publishing profile (like we can do now with import profiles).
thanks!
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Show 866 holdings field text on item records screen, so don't have to go back and forth to check holdings dates.
Presently from the list of item records, we have to click on "Holdings" to see the 866 summary holdings for vol & dates. It would be very helpful for the 866 holdings to be visible on the item record screen.
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Reading lists - notification on Alma if an attempt is made to delete an item on a Leganto reading list
We would like there to be a notification on Alma if any attempt is made to delete an item that is on a Leganto reading list, whether it is deleted individually or as part of a batch-job. The deletion could be because the physical item is in poor condition or has been lost by a user, in which case we would need to know to purchase another copy. Alternatively, we may be deleting because we have purchased a newer edition, and would need to make sure that our reading lists are updated. This would apply to both physical and e-resources.…
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Add the ability to search ( and save query ) for holdings with suppressed tag yes
Please add the ability to search ( and save query as a set ) for holdings with suppressed tag yes.
Right now we can search for Holding having Tag Suppressed at Title level. This is not enough and is sometimes misleading (e.g. when a Title has 2 holdings, one suppressed and one not suppressed).We need to identify, save as set and manipulate holdings having tag suppressed at holdings level. This info has been added at Items level in Analytics, and is useful in case of report, but we need to work at Holdings Level in Alma with real time…
15 votes
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