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When editing an item – show only valid item policies for a chosen location
We suggest that the drop-down list of item policies only display item policies that are valid for the chosen location. At present, the drop-down list for item policy in the physical item editor shows all item policies available in the system, regardless of whether they are actually in use for the chosen location or not.
Or the system should display a warning when selecting an item policy that is not used for the chosen location.6 votes -
Add "Any" as selectable format for Resource Sharing requests
The Resource Sharing request form does not allow a blank default (at least for books).
And you cannot have different default values for Article and Book requests.Having the option "Any" available would give flexibility and allow to have no default value.
3 votes -
Improve Library Only Note field in reading lists
We would like to propose the addition of the Library-only note field in Alma to the panel on the right side of the reading list page. We would like to propose a modification to the Library Type note in Alma to improve workflow efficiency. We would like this note to appear in the Reading List Information panel or the panel where the 'view in Leganto' link can be found, rather than in the Notes tab. This should be editable directly from the panel to allow Library staff to add comments or further information related to a list (e.g. summary of…
55 votes -
New Content
Add "V&P Online" collection to Alma, it's already in Serial Solutions.
Code 1.W
Last Full Update 04/16/2014
Last Partial Update 06/20/2024
Provider Vita e Pensiero
Titles 25
Titles are selectable No
Status Not Tracked
CDI
checkmark66% View coverage
Default URL http://www.vitaepensiero.it/riviste.html
Default Database Name V&P online3 votes -
Add a user parameter to the copyright rules for accessibility
We work closely with our Student Accessibility Support office with particular regard to our students with print disabilities. Students let that office know that they opt-in to disclosure of their name to the library, so when it comes to digital access rights, they have elevated permissions. This impacts any in-copyright materials that are digitized solely for accessibility as well as items we have in controlled digital lending.
To complement what we have done with regard to digitized materials in our catalog, we would also like to add a parameter to the copyright rules so when these patrons make chapter or…
2 votes -
NZ and IZ environment: deletion of electronic collection in IZ should also delete records from NZ
NZ and IZ environment: deletion of electronic collection in IZ should also delete records from NZ
6 votes -
NOT erasing Return Items page every time we leave it
Every time we leave the Return Items page, it erases the list of returned books. This is disastrous for us, so we would like to keep the list of all books returned during the day (or since logging in until logging out).
If someone benefits from erasing the list, just give us a choice whether we want it erased or not.Now let me explain why it is crucial for our work:
We work in quite small public library where Patrons can move around freely and pick books from the shelves on their own. Often they return books first and…42 votes -
Consistent use of first ISBN in MARC field 020 for electronic resources in Alma
Right now which ISBN is displayed/taken for export relating to e-resources is rather inconsistent in Alma:
.) In the results list of an All Titles search the first ISBN of MARC field 020 is displayed and subsequently used for Excel export.
.) In the results list of an Electronic Portfolio search the second ISBN of MARC field 020 is displayed (if there is one) and subsequently used for Excel export.
.) In the portfolio list of an electronic collection the second ISBN of MARC field 020 is displayed (if there is one).
.) On the portfolio tab of the Electronic…154 votes -
Sending On Hold Shelf Letter
When scanning a barcode in Fullfilment - Checkout/Checkin – Returns items
• Printing the Ful Resource Request Slip Letter
• Change of document status in “Hold shelf”But no print On Hold Shelf Letter
The operator can place the request on the reservation shelf but the reader is not notified
Can the action “Returns items trigger the printing of the letter “On Hold Shelf Letter” ?
5 votes -
Any change to a role, or addition of a role, or replacement of a role, should be called out in release notes in a separate (or additional) s
Any change to a role, or addition of a role, or replacement of a role, should be called out in release notes in a separate (or additional) section of the release notes.
The reason for this need: Larger institutions have large numbers of Alma using staff to manage, oftentimes including student workers. It is important for Alma system administrators to have prompt awareness of changes to roles in order to make any necessary changes to staff accounts, profiles, etc. in order to maintain the security and integrity of patron data, cataloging data, norm rules, and the like.
Having changes of…
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User note: prevent overwritten via API when the check box is set option
We would like to add a functionality (check box) in the admin Alma user record UI that allows preventing a manually added USER NOTES field from being overwritten by the API when the check box is set.
This functionality will allow Alma admins to store some manual information in a USER NOTES without being overwritten via API when a record is being updated automatically
12 votes -
Customization on the background color of universal viewer (for 3D Objects)
Some 3D objects with dark textures are poorly displayed with universal viewer (as the background color was default as "Black").
Enhancing the background color customization feature in the universal viewer would help improve the visual experience.4 votes -
Make default filters removeable or customizable
The current version of Alma (as of 8/25) automatically filters out loans, and even clicking the "loans" tab in the fulfillment center will not display them; to see a patron's loans, you have to clear a filter. I have no idea why Alma would want to hide basic loan information from users in the first place, much less make it a barrier that has to be manually cleared every time a patron account comes up. And of all the myriad things that can be customized in Alma... this isn't one of them. Please make this filter removeable or modifiable. It's…
1 vote -
Add a 'Save Workspace' Option in Alma?
I don't know about others, but I would like an Alma option to return to where I left off on logout, rather than having to burrow back in from the same landing page every time, in both Alma and Analytics.
This is minor friction, but after 8 years of this, I have to say it chafes.
2 votes -
AI Metadata Assistant
The AI Metadata Assistant is limited to processing four pages or four files per upload. Enabling batch uploading would better support larger metadata workflows.
1 vote -
Add delivery option for Booking request
We currently allow faculty to request delivery for booked materials using the note field. This functionality is configured for visual materials requested by faculty to be shown in the classroom. The workflow produces hold notifications since the request form does not allow for delivery option which creates confusion with the patron. This improvement idea was previously submitted by another institution but closed during clean up. We would still find this improvement beneficial as the same issue recently came up, so I'm resubmitting.
1 vote -
Add GND to the Linked Open Data (LOD) editor, Alma Lookup Service
For now, the service only includes a few sources. We would like to add the GND vocabulary. This vocabulary is very important because a large number of libraries use it.
1 vote -
Allow configuration of the default destination location for item move requests
Currently, when creating an item move request (temporary or permanent) in Alma, the Destination Location field is pre-populated with a default location. This default value cannot be changed or cleared by configuration.
We request an enhancement that would allow institutions to control this behavior - specifically, the option to leave the Destination Location field blank by default. This would require staff to actively select the appropriate destination location from the dropdown list, reducing the risk of accidental or incorrect moves.
This behavior would align item move requests more closely with patron physical requests, where required fields are not pre-filled and…
4 votes -
Access host bibliographic record for "bound-with" relationships via API
Currently if you have two or more bibliographic records in a "bound-with" relationship via the 774 MARC field, the MARC data on the host bibliographic record contains the MMS ID of the child records, but there is no information on the child record to show the relationship. The Alma staff interface and the Primo interface clearly know that the relationship is there, because the holdings of the host bibliographic record are displayed in both interfaces. The information is clearly indexed, therefore, but is currently inaccessible to API users, limiting the ability to write scripts and interfaces that handle this concept.
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1 vote -
Display the item process type in the Po line
In some cases it is important to know the process type of the item, more specifically whether it is on loan. In a purchase order line, it is currently only possible to see the availability of the item under 'Ordered Items', not the process type. The green dot under ‘Availability’ means whether the item has been received and not if it is actually available on the shelf, which is misleading. In order to see the process type, this must be done in the item record or in a title search. It would be very useful to know from the PO…
28 votes
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