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Add the Work Order Types sorting option
Hi Everyone,
We're working on our Work Order types and departments to get a better overview of items under repair and others in libraries. I can't figure out how the WO types are sorted in the fulfillment desks, they seem to be randomly placed when I add them!
The issue is about the sorting of work orders types in a circulation desk. I made video captures I can share if you like. As you can see on it I added 3 work orders type to a circ desk and I can't understand their sort in the circ desk parameters.
And…11 votes -
شهادة الأبوة في المغرب
كل ما تحتاج معرفته حول شهادة الأبوة بالمغرب
https://www.targir.com/2025/04/blog-post_14.html
يمكنك تحميل الطلب من خلال الرابط المباشر
https://www.targir.com/2025/04/blog-post_14.htmlمعلومات شاملة لاستخراج شهادة الأبوة والإجراءات القانونية المرتبطة بها
ما هي شهادة الأبوة في المغرب؟
شهادة الأبوة وثيقة قانونية تصدر بناءً على حكم قضائي، وتُثبت العلاقة البنوية بين الطفل ووالده البيولوجي، في حال عدم وجود عقد زواج رسمي أو تسجيل سابق. تُعَد هذه الشهادة جزءًا من الإجراءات القضائية التي تدخل ضمن قضايا الحالة المدنية.
الحالات التي تستوجب استخراج شهادة الأبوة
1. الأطفال غير المسجلين في الحالة المدنية
عندما يولد طفل خارج إطار الزواج أو لم يُسجَّل بصفة قانونية في دفتر الحالة المدنية، يحتاج الأب إلى رفع…1 vote -
Remove/edit boilerplate copyright statements - digital
We would like to replace the list currently in boilerplate "copyright statements - digital" with our own copyright statements, as we want to limit the use of too many different statuses in the drop-down list. Currently it is not possible to remove the standard statements or to make adjustments to it.
1 vote -
Add extra filter operators to date fields in title search
Add the following filter operators to all titles search:
-Is within last (days)
-Is older than (days)
-Is within next (days)to filters in all titles search such as MMS creation date (title) and modification date (title).
These filters are already available in user search.
3 votes -
Personnalize "Users - Remove Blocks"
"Users - Remove Blocks" job removes expired blocks from user records. We want to customize the processing to automatically remove expired blocks and short blocks (1or 2 days) to avoid unequal treatment between users.
7 votes -
Search for ISBN with hyphens
Previously, it was possible to search for ISBNs with hyphens (e.g., 978-82-693905-0-6) using the "All titles – keywords" search in Alma. However, this functionality no longer works with the release of the new title search.
While the search still works if you manually switch from "keywords" to "ISBN," it would be much more convenient if ISBNs with hyphens were recognized in the keyword search as well. As it stands, users are forced to repeatedly switch search types, resulting in unnecessary clicks and a less efficient workflow.
34 votes -
Collection-level authentication method options for CDI Link in Record links
Please provide an option to configure the authentication method applied to CDI Link in record links at the collection level. As it stands, we are able to set a preference at the institution level that is applied to all CDI collections. Our selection to apply the default proxy (in our case, the OpenAthens redirector) is not appropriate for some collections and cannot be overridden. This is especially important as more providers move to federated authentication.
Ex Libris has configured exceptions for ProQuest legacy collections upon request, but not for other providers.
Mintel is a good example. When the OpenAthens redirector…2 votes -
Drop line breaks while compiling XML for import profile
Many of our vendors upload MARC files to an FTP server and the files are processed by our import profiles. When there are line breaks in the files (usually in a note field that is copied into the MARC from another source), the file is treated as invalid MARC. This error is identified after all the files for that profile have been combined, so the import job kicks out valid MARC files in addition to the ones containing errors. Since these are being uploaded by the vendor, we often don't notice that there is a problem until a staff member…
19 votes -
Using License Terms and Display Logic Rules to hide certain collections
Electronic Resources are not always available to all patrons at a subscribing institution, either due to region locking or prohibitive pricing for extending access to students at partner institutions/certain user groups. Currently in Alma/Primo VE there is no satisfactory way to stop these resources surfacing where a signed in user does not have access such as when Alumni or Walk In.
The restricted user groups feature is overkill in this regard. We don't want to limit a user groups access to CDI or EBSCO content entirely, just select collections/databases based on the licence restrictions pertaining to their user group.
What…
28 votes -
Add Scan in message with "Cancel" option for items currently on loan
A common mistake when working with "Scan in" is to accidentally scan in the same item twice. When working with home deliveries, this means the first scan in will loan the item out to the patron, while the second scan in will return it again. This alone might be a problem, but it gets even worse when there are requests for the item. The item will either be placed on hold shelf for or even loaned out to the next patron if it was requested for home delivery. In both cases, both the new and the old patron might receive…
3 votes -
Better information design for pop-ups in the New Circ UI
When managing return items in Alma: information in the pop-up on subsequent steps in the process is difficult to read due to a small typeface. Also, not all information is relevant or, strictly speaking, correct (e.g. "item is not on loan" even when there is an active request).
We would like to see a larger font in general, or, if this is not feasible, at least the requester's name in bold typeface. This would add a much needed visual cue for staff processing returns.
The bullet point about the item not being on loan could be supressed as it offers…
9 votes -
failure to display the location of items in a user's loans
we are facing a major issue in the new User Management Interface regarding the display of loans. No matter which view we choose, we cannot see the location if there is an alternative location in the copy record.
If in the display customization I choose 'Item call number' and 'Call number', I only see what is written in the 'Item call number' and not the 'Call number'.
Even if I deselect 'Item call number,' I do not see the 'Call number.
I don’t see the call number, which is an important information that operators need to see immediately in the…9 votes -
When doing "Scan In Items" for "Pick From Shelf" request, say that if a patron has an overdue, say that he has an overdue and cancel reques
When doing "Scan In Items" for "Pick From Shelf" request, say that if a patron has an overdue, say that he has an overdue and cancel request
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Enhance Support for Non-University Libraries
Issue: Alma is heavily focused on academic libraries and electronic resources, making it less suitable for cultural institutions or libraries managing physical, archival, or unique materials.
Improvement:
Develop specialized modules for archival and special collections, including better support for preservation treatments, valuation, and non-MARC metadata (e.g., Dublin Core).
Create configurable workflows for physical resource management that are less acquisition-centric, addressing the needs of state or special libraries.
Expand Community Zone metadata to include more diverse formats and sources relevant to non-academic libraries.
RapidILL Synergy: Extend RapidILL’s support for non-traditional resources (e.g., datasets, 3D objects) to align with Alma’s expanded metadata…1 vote -
Support Storage Location ID in SRU and Barcode API Queries
Hi,
Currently, Alma's BIB SRU interface does not support querying by Storage Location ID. This limits our ability to perform targeted searches for items based on their physical storage location, which is a critical need for institutions managing remote or offsite collections.
We propose the following enhancements to improve Alma's interoperability and search capabilities:
Extend the BIB SRU “q” parameter to support querying by Storage Location ID.
Introduce an ITEM-level SRU endpoint, similar to the existing BIB SRU, that would support more granular item-level searches including by Storage Location ID.
Alternatively or additionally, add Storage Location ID as a searchable…
1 vote -
Export electronic portfolios to one file regardless of electronic collection
Per the documentation at the link below, when using the Export Electronic Portfolios job, "each collection is written to a separate file ... even if you select the One File option". We would like the option to export to one file regardless of collection. This would support better integration between Alma and other systems by allowing libraries to more easily provide complete data on electronic holdings.
It is possible to use publishing profiles to publish electronic holdings in the form of MARC or XML, but these formats are not as easily processed by 3rd party vendors. It is also possible…
8 votes -
Primo Discovery facet limit
In the discovery Primo, it would be helpful if the "discoveryfacetlimit" could be configured to allow more than 50 results. We are a library system of 175 libraries, and the Library Filter sometimes doesn't display all of them due to this limit.
1 vote -
Allow sort configuration in Primo (VE and NDE) brief results view and Collections View
Currently as far as is known, search results and collections items can only be sorted by year. Multiple records with the same year creation date cannot be further sorted.
See https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Primo/Product_Documentation/Primo/Technical_Guide/010The_PNX_Record/080The_Sort_Section"[The Sort section] is not applicable to Primo VE environments. Only the Display, Facets, and Search sections are configurable in Primo VE"
I would like to be able to sort a set of records by specific date (day, month, year) in any list of multiple records (collection with items view, basic brief records view, etc.).
This could be based on whatever date structure is necessary (yyyymmdd, etc.) and could…
1 vote -
Analytics Search Results - allow export or open in new tab
When using "Search" in Alma Analytics it would be useful to EITHER:
Be able to export the results of the Analytics Search into excel
OR
Be able to click on a search result and for the report to open in a new tab.Currently if you select a report from the search results it opens and you lose the search results page. If it is not the correct report then you have to start the search from scratch again and sometimes the search takes a while.
Having some way of exporting a record of the results - so you can…
22 votes -
Possible to build a workflow into Alma to accomodate third party WCAG compliance?
UK Libraries are monitoring this as individual institutions - could Alma build a workflow to flag electronic resources that meet / are working towards WCAG compliance? If details are stored (Yes/No) and links to URL compliance statements users could then use Analytics to report on progress and perform annual updates with suppliers to meet our responsibilities. Perhaps to save each Institution handling it themselves? https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/accessibility-regulations-what-you-need-to-know
1 vote
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