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Ability to remark letter example
In letter administration, currently when you switch to use a different letter example, the information you've got is the same letter name and the only difference is the date it is saved. for example FulUserBorrowingActivityLetter - 02/12/2024 04:08:56 GMT. It does not mean a lot when you are trying to switch to a difference example, one would rather it be remark as something more useful or special about that example, such as specific - usergroup, loan type, from library, etc.
4 votes -
Add blocks view to new UI Manage Patron Services view
It would be really useful if, in addition to the user card, system and user notes views, we could also see user blocks. Although our staff see a pop-up when they first open the patron record, once it's acknowledged and the patron view page opens there is nothing else to indicate there is an outstanding user block.
We add a manual user block when an item is made lost, and staff sometimes forget to remove this when returning the item, especially if that person does not then borrow something else but if we had this view it would be more…
3 votes -
Add link to requester's account when item returned
When an item is returned with a request on it, a pop up shows with information about the requester. Our staff would find it useful if this was a link to the user account. They often need to check information on the account, particularly for our library laptops, so this would save them rekeying the information.
5 votes -
Add an already existing reading list from a course
When adding a reading list to a course, it would be nice if you could search already existing reading lists from the course. Right now, when you go to add a reading list, if a list already exists you get an error. But instead of being able to attach it there, you have to do a separate reading list search, identify the correct reading list, and add the course to the reading list. It feels like an unnecessarily backward process.
3 votes -
Reinstate hold on items expired from the hold shelf
Ability to reinstate the hold on a resource sharing item loaned through Tipasa. If a patron doesn't pick up the item after the set amount of days for pickup, the hold expires. If the patron comes to pick up the item after the hold has expired, there is no way to reinstate the hold so that the patron can check out the item. The Tipasa record is still active and Alma record still exists.
1 vote -
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
1 vote -
More options for configure the UI for Manage Patron services
The Left Pane of The new Manage Patron services UI includes User Information.
The display of information in this section is configurable from Configuration > Fulfillment > Patron Configurations > Patron Services User Card Fields.It would be great help for us if certain fields would also be among these.
Field: Primary ID and Field: Identifyer (Identifyer type barcode)Specially Primary ID should be able to hide for many places.
17 votes -
Batch modification of fulfillment unit service information
We need to update some or all of our location fulfillment Unit of all of our library.
Unfortunately, the Update Location API does not support bulk updates for multiple locations in a single request. Each API call is limited to a single location code.
We'd like to be able to make batch changes to our libraries' reader service units.1 vote -
Allow Patrons to Request Items in Work Orders
Currently, all work orders automatically make all items in that work order unavailable to patrons in the catalog. Some work orders may be for workflows or processes that can allow for items to be requested and pulled for users.
If, during the setup and configuration, work orders have the option of "allowing patron requests" or "do not allow patron requests" (similarly to how recall notices are an option), then some work orders can allow for patrons to request items so they can be pulled and delivered, based on the work order type.
3 votes -
There should be a renew option for items checked out to a patron if patron is present with items checked out
I think there should be a Renew option so that you do not have to scan an item's barcode search your location then search for the barcode. In Sierra there is a renew option where you just scan item barcode and renew it without having to search or go into patron's account.
2 votes -
barcode added to "pick from shelf" list
more of a question.
Can the barcode be added to the 'pick from shelf' list'? It would be helpful when printing the item page from the list and it would also be beneficial if the item barcode was visible instead of have to hit the requests number for the barcode.
Thank you
joann23 votes -
show on the courses page in Alma if it has a reading list
We would like a way to see on the courses page if a course was handled/ have a reading list - without entering other pages.
our librarians are not assigned a reading list - but a course, that does not yet have a reading list. They work on the Courses page and in the current state they have no way of knowing what course they already worked on.9 votes -
Add a parameter to turn off Borrowing Activity Letter when using renew selected or renew all
Currently, the "Borrowing Activity Letter" is sent when a staff member renews items for a patron via Manage Patron Services.
This letter is often superfluous and the behavior is not ideal for libraries with "separate _ patron _ notifications _ by _ library" set to true – it ends up sending a letter from each library where the patron borrowed material.
If we had a parameter that could turn off sending it when renew selected or renew all is used, then we would turn it off and staff could elect to send it when they felt it was useful or…
3 votes -
update expiry from booking
For bookings, it is possible to update expiry from the request list in the user account, but it would be very practical to have this option in the active and expired hold shelves item lists for bookings, too.
30 votes -
Display of refund message of lost (overdue and billed item)
When an item has been billed for replacement. Then that item is scanned in (returned) a message pops-up that says the fee has been refunded.
I am aware that this is based on the refund ration as part of the terms of use. We have our TOU set for 100% refund.
The issue is that some fees get sent to bursars. When that happens the fee is not automatically removed (either from ALMA or bursars) upon check in. In addition the library may decide not to refund any or part of the fee that has gone to bursars.
However, when…3 votes -
add ability to edit existing display logic rules
Currently once a display logic rule is written, it can't be edited, which means one needs to write second one, or delete the first and write a new one. This is tedious and a waste of time, and the ability to edit rules would be a big improvement!
7 votes -
Add "All" tab to Patron Services screen & 2-column view ("All x" & "X of this session") to Loan and Return tabs
Patron Services area is too granular -- too many potential places to look for (or not see) information about various transactions, especially during busy times or high-stress interactions, especially for student workers. Information that patrons or staff need can too easily be missed.
An "All" tab (ahead of the "Loans" tab) may assist -- it could list ALL recent transactions in a table (including loans, returns, requests, and network activity) with the type of transaction indicated in one column.
Likewise, a two-column view in the Loans tab and/or the Returns tab could reduce the risk of a staff member missing…
9 votes -
Add "Prefer Open Access resources" option on the Online Services Order page
Configuring the Online Services Order (https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/030Fulfillment/080Configuring_Fulfillment/090Discovery_Interface_Display_Logic/035ViewIt#Configuring_the_Order_of_Online_Services) includes several options, including an "Additional Preferences" section where one can choose whether or not to prioritize CZ collections, source service, ID based linking services, or prefer resources with a PO Line. However, there is no option for prioritizing OA resources. In order to allow libraries to make Open Access resources more readily available to end users, in this idea, I request that a preference be added to this list, "Prefer Open Access resources." Like the other "Additional Preferences" option, there would be a radio button to select "Yes" or "No." I…
10 votes -
Add barcodes to an items available facets in customize view.
When viewing items in Alma, it would be nice to add an items barcode as an available facet to see. All other impertinent item information is available (call number, title, author, etc.)besides item barcodes.
14 votes -
Fulfilment Network - Control of the Register button display by user group of the logged-in user.
*This is for the Fulfillment Network, not AFN.
The Register button(1) is displayed even if the logged-in user is set to "Restricted Users"(2).
Primo VE checks with Alma whether the FN function is available after pressing the Register button.
We think this button control is not designed with the User experience.
This is because the existence of the register button is meaningless for users who cannot use this feature.To improve this function, the Register button should not be displayed to users who are set as Restricted Users.
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Fulfillment Networks
Fulfillment Networks - Ex Libris…72 votes
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