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  1. Add 689 Field in the Browsing Names (without MARC21 600/610/611) and Subjects (with MARC21 600/610/611)

    Browsing Names (without MARC21 600/610/611) and Subjects (with MARC21 600/610/611) are currently not supported for 689 fields.
    But as Alma provides support for German MARC cataloging with the 689 field, we ask for this field to be supported in the new index
    The headings links are based on how the 689 field maps to the standard 6XX field. The mapping is identified as follows:
    689 $D p is synonymous with 600
    689 $D b is synonymous with 610
    689 $D f is synonymous with 611
    689 $D s is synonymous with 650
    689 $D g is synonymous with 651
    689…

    3 votes
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  2. Select records to release from Records tab (left pane of Metadata Editor)

    On the Records tab in the left pane of the Metadata Editor there should be a way to select some of the records and then release them I use that tab for my work in progress and go through it weekly or when I finish a project to release the records I'm done with. Currently, I have to do that one record at a time because it's rare that I would want to release all the records and the only for releasing records are one at a time or all of them.

    3 votes
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  3. Allow ability to configure "Release all records of another cataloger" in the MDE

    In the MDE, there is an option under "Record actions" where a user can release all records of another user. When selected, all Alma users are listed and anyone with a Cataloger role can release all records that are in use by any Alma user. We would like to see this being customizable, to ensure that a user doesn't inadvertently release all records for another user as these records could be still being reviewed, needing to be worked on, etc.
    Providing customizing options, such as limiting this function by role (such as Catalog Manager) or even being able to disable…

    3 votes
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  4. Add Library & Location Facets to Authority Control Task List

    Could we add facets for library and/or location to the Authority Control Task list when already filtered by Physical Inventory?

    3 votes
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  5. Urgently needed hotkey of remove subfield

    I really need a hotkey to remove subfields. Oh, please save my backspace button.

    3 votes
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  6. Show import profile for record versions in MDE

    If I could see which import profile brought in which version of a bibliographic record within the MDE, I'd find it a lot easier to spot issues with import profiles (e.g. timing, merging, normalization rules). I think the best place for this info would be after the timestamp, e.g. "Version: 2 Created By: System (13/09/2023 15:11:01 BST) IMPORT PROFILE NAME"

    3 votes
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  7. Authority Control Task List Ability to Sort by Bib Headings

    Authority Control Task List Ability to Sort by Bib Headings
    It would be helpful to be able to sort the authority control task list by Bib Headings, as often the same names appear multiple times. When these names have multiple names in the national authority file after pressing F3, it is necessary to view all the names to find the correct name to use. It is time consuming to have to go back to the same group of names over and over and over and over.
    If I could sort the names in the task list, then when I find…

    3 votes
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  8. Ability to search for duplicate varying text in two different Marc subfields within the same MARC field

    Using the Indication rule "recordHasDuplicateSubfields", it is possible to find duplicate subfields that have the same value within the same field, but it is not possible to find duplicate subfields if the subfield content is different.
    For example, we can't find a 245 field that contains two different 245 b subfields.
    Having this possibility would greatly help us to identify cataloguing errors.

    3 votes
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  9. Please allow Enum C and Enum D selection in Physical Items Enrichment of Publishing Profile

    As we construct a crucial Publishing Profile, we need to fetch our Enum C and Enum D. However, in the Physical Items Enrichment option of the publishing profile, these fields are not available. Our go-live is scheduled later this year and lack of Enum C and Enum D causes a great deal of concern.

    3 votes
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  10. Metadata Editor : Record locking and releasing

    We need to be able to release an individual Bib or Holdings record locked by another cataloguer, in order to work on it immediately, without having to release all records locked by that person.

    2 votes
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  11. 2 votes
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  12. add 'append fields to a record' functionality

    In Aleph, we used a lot the job p-manage-18 (load Aleph sequential record format) with the parameter: Update current records in the database - Append fields to a record.

    This is no longer possible in Alma, I can only overwrite a record completely, but not add fields to a existing record.
    The only way at the moment is to export an existing record (to MarcEdit for example), add the new fields there manually, and import the record again.
    Usually, we have to add up to 100 new metadata fields per record, and they are all different per record, therefore I…

    2 votes
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  13. Being able to release just one record from someone else instead of all their records.

    Being able to release just one record from someone else instead of all their records.

    2 votes
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  14. When editing a record it would be desirable that for cut/copy and paste fields and subfields should exist specific keys

    It's very annoying to use Ctrl v and ctrl c for fields and subfields, as we are used to use it for plain text

    2 votes
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  15. Bibliographic item records to have a pop up note when clicked on

    Case - we sometimes loan a set of books to students on a specific module course for short periods and make sure they cant be requested by suppressing them from primo and putting them into a temporary location. It would be helpful if there was a configurable pop-up note on item records. So that when any librarian clicked on the item, they would get a pop-up message and this message was editable. Then user services staff would know that the book needs to be dealt with a specific way. We have tried using the fulfilment note, but this only shows…

    2 votes
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  16. Metadata Editor should allow to move up or down a field position in a bib. record, like in a spreadsheet.

    When there are multiple fields within the same group number, like 5XX, 6XX, 7XX fields, it would be particularly useful to organize also the fields' position in the bibliographic record manually in each group in an easy way, like drag and drop in a spreadsheet. When improving my record with a template, for example, the added fields come always last of their group. In order to follow the rules of AACR II and RDA, more flexibility in changing the position of the fields in the record (not only copy/paste) will be helpful.

    2 votes
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  17. When "Add field", Alma should decide whether subfield a should be added depends on the field.

    "Add field" adds [an empty filed + subfield a] under other than the 0XX. However, for example, when we would like to add 035 under 008, $$a is not added and we need to add it by ourselves.
    The setting of that field should be decided at that timing. It seems reasonable to specify 007 to display a form for 007, 008 to display a form suitable for 008, and $$a for non-fixed length fields.

    2 votes
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  18. Enhance Generate Accession number function in MDE

    Enhance Generate Accession number function in MDE. Add ability to search for, filter and sort Accession Number from the Accession number sequences list without having to scroll down the list.

    2 votes
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  19. Add Scheduler Status to Import Profiles screen

    On the Import Profiles screen, listing all the import profiles, add a new column (next to the Status column) for Scheduler Status. The values would be Active or Inactive, as shown in the import profile. If an import profile has an Import Protocol of Upload File/s, the Scheduler Status should display as Inactive in this new column.

    2 votes
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  20. Allow editing of controlled vocabulary terms

    The Controlled Vocabulary Registry doesn't allow editing of individual terms. The only way to edit/correct one is by deleting and re-creating it.

    2 votes
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