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Missing Padding Option for Accession Number Sequences in Call Number Generation
Currently, Alma does not support padding (adding leading zeros to reach a fixed number of digits) for accession number sequences used in the automatic generation of call numbers (e.g., via the "Generate" / "Calculate" button in the item editor). If the next sequence value is set to "0003," the leading zeros are removed upon saving. Even if the next sequence remains "0003" in the sequence configuration, the zeros are still automatically stripped when generating the next call number in the item editor.
Institutions that use custom call number schemes requiring padding can therefore only use Alma’s "Generate" or "Calculate" button…
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Posibilidad de discriminar campos para cosecha de registros por OAI
No logramos configurar la cosecha por OAI para que solo tome los datos del campo dc.source xml:lang='es-ES' y no tome los datos del campo dc:source xml:lang="en-US"
Al intentar realizar la regla, en formato oai_dc, no se encontraron parámetros para poder segmentar/discriminar los campos.
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Error en regla XML para cosecha de registros por OAI
Para la cosecha de registros por OAI se puede crear la regla en XML pero al intentar cosechar nos genera error en el formato: Registros con error de carga{BULKID=25571960004151, JOBID=3894163620004151, ERRORMESSAGE=Parsing Error - Please check that the file is in the correct format and that the "Input record path" is correct, FILEID=3894165330004151}
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Sort collections by creation/modification date
It would be very helpful to be able to sort collections in the Community Zone by creation date, modification date, and total activations. Some collections (especially older ones) are not well maintained, or newer versions are added without older versions being removed. Being able to sort collections by creation date or modification date would help to be able to select the most updated collection. It would also be beneficial to be able to sort by the total activations, as the ones with the higher numbers are more likely to be the best one.
2 votes -
Add an ability to change the "owning library" at acquisitions level
Organizational mergers or splits of libraries can occur at any time, necessitating the management of changes in the library landscape even after the migration process.
They involve the transfer of collections and data between libraries. While Alma supports the transfers of holding and item information between libraries, there are currently (as of Dec‘24) technical limitations when it comes to moving acquisitions data. This functionality is not yet supported by Alma.
We therefore propose implementing a solution that facilitates the seamless transfer of purchase orders, invoices, as well as linked vendor data and budget transactions between (owning) libraries within Alma. There…
16 votes -
Add number of requested pages of a Digitization Request to Analytics
In Alma a digitization request shows a note field containing the Start page and End page as submitted via the request form.
This information doesn't appear in Analytics.
We would like to be able to report on the number of pages requested for digitization.18 votes -
Intelex Past Masters collection needs better metadata
The Intelex Past Masters
In Alma in the electronic collections I can find the metadata have a structure that follows the structure of the database and not a normal catalogue standard.
A title looks like this: 'Collected works of Ludwig Wittgenstein. On certainty' and there are very few other information, eg. the field for ISBN and the writer has not been filled out.
When I search in Primo, I have to do a very specific search to find the title, since the title is not simply 'On certainty' and Wittgenstein in the writers field. Therefore the ranking gives a very…
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Temporary Inactive for Lending - Longer than 30 Days
In the past, we were able to choose a date range for Temporary Inactive for Lending (and/or Borrowing) that covered the full time that our additional location libraries closed for summer. Now it appears to only be extendable for 30 days. That means we have to "refresh" the date range several times during the summer. Across our consortium, we have many libraries that close for the summer. If there needs to be a limit on how long we can extend that date range, could we have 90 days instead of 30? Then we might only have to refresh the date…
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Add CloudLibrary to CZ and Automated Holdings
Please consider adding a CloudLibrary ebook collection in the Community Zone and if possible offer Automated Holdings service.
2 votes -
Add the ability to enter a string of delimited values in bulk to Alma Advanced Search fields
Currently adding fields and values to Alma Advanced Search is only possible one by one. This is a painfully slow and click-heavy activity when there are many parameters to be added. This also risks slowing down Alma UI when upwards of several hundred fields (as advised by Ex Libris Support).
It is proposed to support many values to be copy and pasted in to a single field by a string with separator, such as an OR Boolean or semi-colon representing the OR.Use case: We use a logical set to fuel our Collection Discovery collection titled “Aboriginal and Torres Strait…
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Standing orders - transferring additional information from one PO Line to another by changing the vendor in standing order
Changin vendor for the Print Book Standing Orders closes current PO line and creates a new one instead simply changing a vendor. This action moves all items to new PO line while the additional and very useful information are lost. Keeping all internal notes (PO Line notes, renewal note, invoice note), attachments, invoice lines, history in a new PO line allows us to track standing order and to avoid unexpected problems with our inventory.
We would like to have this option in the work with Print Book Standing Orders.28 votes -
Option for support from within EU for EU customers
There should be an option for Alma customers within the EU to allow access opportunities for Ex Libris staff in the EU only. The purpose is to increase the compliance with GDPR by
limiting access to data by US intelligence authorities as far as possible.26 votes -
Support Processing System Control Number (035) Updates in Imported Authority Record Updates
Currently, Alma's authority-control jobs do not process updates to MARC21 authority tag 035 (System Control Number) when the update occurs via an authority import profile as the update of an existing record, i.e. there is a match between the existing authority record in Alma and the incoming authority record via the authority import profile. In contrast, the update is processed when there is no match with an existing record, i.e. the record is new to Alma, or, when the authority record has been updated manually via the MDE.
This was clarified by Ex Libris in a support ticket (case 07255325).…
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Version History for Letter XSL Templates
Currently, Alma does not store version history for XSL templates used in letters. This creates risk: if a change introduces errors, there is no easy way to roll back.
I propose adding version history functionality - similar to the “View Versions” feature in the Metadata Editor - so staff can revert to earlier versions when needed. Ideally, previous versions could also be labelled for clarity.
This enhancement would:
Reduce the risk of breaking live communications with untested changes.
Eliminate the need for external tracking in GitHub or personal repositories.
Adding version control would make template management safer, more efficient, and…
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Alma TPRS - Remote System ID number 001 is populated in Alma Request UI
Currently,
If TPRS sends their system identification number 001 e.g. "000074745018 " in their system, this 001 field vale does not get populated in the receiving side Alma's Lending request UI despite this value may be found in xml <supplierUniqueRecordId>i.e. ALMA UI > Lending Request > field Remote Record ID = empty
We would like this to be populated in the Lending request Form, so that staff can view Remote Record ID as consistantly reflecting TPRS 001 value, in both Borrowing and Lending requests. Book or Article requests.
3 votes -
Autoload collections – Better identification
Autoload collections are not always clearly identified in Alma. The default name of the collection does not always mention this information and there is no specific tag which can be searched or displayed in the CZ releases reports. This can be the source of useless changes by EIO or creation of cases.
We do not want to add terms like ‘AutoHoldings’ or ‘Autoload’ in the public name of the collection as this is not an useful information for end-users on Primo.It would thus be very useful to tag these collections with the mention ”Autoload” in the Alma collection search…
51 votes -
Alma TPRS - allow direct delivery without showing borrower email address to the lending library.
Currently the recommended config for TPRS ALMA delivery is to make the use of Alma RS Library email address as the recipient, and library staff then mediate, upload.
i.e. UNCHECK "Supports ADD Address'.
Partner > TPRS broker > Parameters > Alternative Delivery Address > Supports ADD Address (uncheck)This workflow requires library staff from the borrowing side to pick up the article from Library email, then upload the pdf back to the original Borrowing Request to the client (using Alma Letter with Amazon server controlled delivery -i.e. x number of downloads within x number of days).
We would hope lending…
3 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 -
reuse sets with uploaded Excel Files
Currently, we can create itemized sets of physical books by uploading an Excel sheet of barcodes. But, we are not able to reuse the set in the same manner.
We would like to be able to create one set (for withdrawing books, etc.). Then, when the job is completed, we would like to reuse that set, upload a new Excel sheet and run another job. This will cut down on the number of new sets we need to create for a single task.
Thank you for considering this idea!
1 vote
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