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Allow for an authority file to be addressed by different codes in $2 of various BIB fields
In Alma the authority file, a subject or term stems from, is defined by the content of $2 in various 6XX fields. This code controls the F3 functionality, as well as the linking process and the various jobs like PTC. Each and every authority file is addressed by one specific code.
In the German speaking countries we use an integrated authority file (GND), which amongst names and subjects, also includes genre/form terms. For historical reasons the genre/form terms in BIB field 655 are marked with the official LoC /MARC Genre/Form Code and Term Source Codes “gnd-content” and “gnd-carrier” in $2,…
155 votes -
Add "Available for Group" record fields to Analytics
Currently, Analytics exposes which groups have Available for Group records, but it doesn't expose the other fields in those records.
For example, Analytics can show that a collection is available for Group A and Group F, and it can show that Electronic Collection Proxy Enabled is set to Yes at the collection level; however, it can't show whether proxy is enabled for Group A or Group F.
For Network Zones, and institutions that make extensive use of Available for Groups, the lack of access to these fields in Analytics means we can't periodically audit and correct configuration inconsistencies and data…
6 votes -
Sorting of Call Numbers correctly on Alma
When sorting books by Call Number on Alma, the ordering is slightly incorrect. It takes into account punctuation but it shouldn't when doing the ordering. So for example, if ordering in ascending order, 309.54 D47 appears BEFORE 309 B282 because of the full stop, but it should be the other way around because XXXB should be before XXX5.
It would be good if there was configuration to allow correctly sorting of the Call Number, similar to how you can use 'Normalized Call Numbers' in Analytics.
7 votes -
Pop-up window with information about blocks and reader's fees when create a request
It would be helpful if, when filling out the user request form in Alma, a pop-up window with information about the users's blocks and financial obligations appeared when their card number was entered.
A pop-up window exactly like the one that opens when you open a patron's account using the “Manage Patron Services” option.This solution would allow the users to be immediately informed of their obligations and avoid being sent from one station to another.
For example: In our library, fines can only be paid at the station on the ground floor. If the employee at that desk orders…
21 votes -
Add AI image generation for library marketing and learning materials (e.g. Qwen Image 2.1)
Libraries increasingly produce visual materials: event posters, exhibit graphics, social media posts, instructional guides, and promotional assets for workshops. An integrated or officially recommended AI image-generation workflow would help staff without design backgrounds create these assets quickly.
Tools like Qwen Image 2.1 (https://qwenimage-21.org) show what is now possible: text-to-image generation with reference guidance, native transparent RGBA output for cutouts and stickers, and prompt-driven editing that keeps branding consistent across a campaign. A supported integration, or even an official guide on using such models for Alma-driven communications (reading-list promotions, exhibit announcements, orientation materials), would save staff time and raise…
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Wildcard search for MMS ID.
When working in conjunction with Excel, pasting MMS ID will be limited by the floating point standard and truncate the the last 3 digits to '000'. Only just realised this, having wildcard search would allow me to at least more efficiently identify and retrieve the now corrupted MMS ID I've been pasting into Excel.
2 votes -
Improve user interface for Customize View in Reading Lists
When viewing a course reserve reading list, opening Customize View exposes a second Save button--the one for saving the reading list remains at the top of the page. If you choose "Show all" in the Customize View panel, you see a lengthy list of fields. Scroll down the list, and the Save button for that section quickly scrolls out of view. It's very easy to mistakenly click the reading list Save button, which has no effect on the Customize View selections.
Customize View needs a more functional interface that keeps the appropriate Save button visible at all times, preferably without…
1 vote -
Workflow history tabs
Improvement idea- having workflow history tabs (think like browser tabs) for when you need to check some other information in Alma, but do not want to keep clicking through the menus to get back to the screen you were working on.
Example: I am looking at job history reports, and need to check on things in other areas within Alma, but I have to keep going back to job history and putting in my job search parameters to find the reports I am looking through again. (one example of many)
3 votes -
Alma collections: Allow to add multiple titles from network zone
We very much appreciate that the idea Alma collections: Allow to add from network zone (https://ideas.exlibrisgroup.com/forums/308173-alma/suggestions/44841430-alma-collections-allow-to-add-from-network-zone), which allows to add NZ records to IZ collections, could be developed. However, we think the usefulness of this feature would be greatly improved if it was possible to add more than one record at a time, for example via sets.
81 votes -
History Note Indicating Shelf Report Processing
For physical collection care/management teams, it would be valuable to have an indicator in an item's history that notes a barcode was fed through the Shelf Report Function along with the date. This small note can be immensely valuable when tracking down missing physical items in a collection.
16 votes -
Creating an invoice via the POL
Creating an invoice via the POL
Would it be possible to have a "create invoice" button/option within the POL via the invoice line tab. This would make creating invoices from PO more streamlined. Currently creating invoices "from PO" involves accessing approximately 5 screens. My idea would only require locating the POL, clicking on the invoice line and then selecting a button to create invoice
15 votes -
Add Access Type to Customize View
It would be very useful to be able to display the Access Type: Current, Perpetual, or Current and Perpetual under collections in the search results.
Right now we need to click edit collection to see this information. we want to be able to see at first glance which of our collections are perpetual access.Please add Access Type as a field we can choose to see. It is not currently listed as an option in customize view.
3 votes -
Community-Managed electronic collections: Add several portfolios to one title
In Community-Managed electronic collections, it is not possible to contribute a second portfolio to the same title that is pointing to a different URL. Use case: Both URLs are valid, both contain copies (in part) of the journal. It would be nice, if the contribution only gets blocked, if the URL of the newly contributed portfolio is identical to the existing one.
34 votes -
Add reminders to Analytics
The function reminders is only partly useful at the moment. Improve it by adding reminders to Analytics. Creating and scheduling reports on reminders by type, status, text and so on would be very helpful for us.
32 votes -
Acquisitions: Add the possibility to contact the vendor when manually closing a POL
We need a way to discontinue a standing order before completion and to inform the vendor about it via email directly from Alma.
"Cancel" does have the possibility to inform the vendor about the cancellation. However, by cancelling a POL, Alma is designed to completely undo the order by detaching already received items from the order and cancelling active requests on these items (this caused us huge trouble in the past, so we can’t use it).
"Close" is currently lacking the possibility to contact the vendor via email directly from Alma.
So we suggest that an option to contact the…56 votes -
Prevent items to be loaned immediately when they are returned at a SIP2 Self check machine and have a Rapido personal delivery request
When a loaned item is returned at a SIP2 Self check machine and has a Rapido personal delivery request, the item is automatically loaned to the patron (and sorted to a request bin). Requested items then are scanned in at a circulation desk for further processing. In case of a personal delivery request, the item is immediately returned and marked for reshelving. Librarians do not see that there was a request (and a short loan).
Previously we handled personal delivery requests via a GetIt request. The effect was the same, but we were able to prevent this behaviour by de-selecting…
48 votes -
Add Article Processing Charges (APC) as Order Line Type for Import Profiles
For libraries that routinely pay APC fees (not just part of transformative agreements), it would be great if APC-One Time was one of the Order Line type options for Import Profiles. Currently, we have to manually enter order details in Alma. We receive APC data in batches 20 or more at certain times each year and entering orders manually is very time consuming.
3 votes -
Modification date of records that were processed via running a job but no modifications were made, should not change.
When a record is included in a set and any job runs on that set, such as a normalization job, the modification date of the record is updated even if the record itself was not changed. This means the modification date is updated by design in Alma after processing or saving the record. Therefore, it is not currently possible in Analytics to run a report to check how many records were actually updated/modified in the job.
8 votes -
Alma Split View Hides Main Menu, Affecting Cloud App Access
After rolling out the new UI for the “All Titles Search” with split-view functionality, the main menu is no longer persistent. The menu (which contains location, notifications, cloud apps, etc.) disappears when entering split view.
This is particularly problematic for institutions that frequently use cloud apps in their workflows—for example, when editing physical items. While cloud apps can be pinned before entering split view, this workaround is not satisfactory. Pinning apps adds unnecessary clicks and is easy to forget, resulting in frequent toggling in and out of split view.
As a consequence, many staff members have stopped using cloud apps…
36 votes -
Lufthansa Airlines Houston Office
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