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  1. Enable forcing barcode number for new items

    When cataloguing a new item, we wish to force cataloguers to add barcode number before save. If some libraries do not want that, forcing the barcode field could be optional.

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  2. Allow POL and INV Line 'Save' with errors. NOT 'Save and Continue'--just 'Save'.

    We occasionally need to create a POL on the fly, and before I've set up the relevant fund--usually because a vendor needs a POL number right away, but information in hand can be incomplete for other reasons as well.

    'Save and Continue' should remain totally impossible without mandatory fields completed, but it's annoying to have to re-start work from scratch when I realize I'm missing a bit of info, e.g. price or fund. As it is, I usually just throw in a fake price and an existing fund as a placeholder, but those just blend in if I get de-railed…

    3 votes
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  3. 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.

    3 votes
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  4. Update expiration on roles in bulk

    We expire the roles for our student workers each semester, since they don't always come back to us after breaks. It would be nice if there was a way to update the expiration date of selected roles in bulk. I can see the benefit of having granularity of control on individual roles, like if someone's job function was changing after a certain point, but that's not a common scenario. It would be a lot easier if we could change a selection of them all at once, on both the user management screen and in the profile configurations. Even if I'm…

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  5. Daily quota of ISO-ILL Lending requests

    We would like to determine a daily quota of ISO-ILL Lending requests, like with RapidILL.
    Ideally, Alma would automatically reject requests beyond the quota and send them to other ISO Partners.

    14 votes
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  6. Feature Requests for the NZ Fulfillment Network

    1. Access to Borrowing History Across NZ Institutions
      • Feature Request:
      Enable librarians to view the borrowing history of their university patrons at other NZ institutions.
      • Current Situation:
      a. On Network Activity tab, it only displays current FN loans and current FN requests.
      b. Librarians cannot directly access the borrowing history or detailed transfer records when their patron borrows books from another NZ institution.
      c. Assistance from librarians at the other institution is required, which delays service and limits the ability to provide comprehensive patron support.

    2. Show more information on Network Activity tab
      • Feature Request:
      On Network Activity tab,…

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  7. Make the labels feature in ILL/Resource sharing a preconfigured list that staff have to choose from.

    We suggest an enhancement to the Labels feature within Resource Sharing/ILLs area of Alma, so that staff have to select labels from a preconfigured list/dropdown menu? At present, it is a free text field, that creates a new label any time it is entered in a slightly different format or spelling. This makes it hard to keep the labels tidy as variations and spelling errors can occur and makes stats collection more difficult.

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  8. Institutions working in a Campus level generate a monthly Alma Collection Report with InCites

    Please allow institutions working in a Campus level to use the institution’s electronic holdings with InCites to generate a monthly report in Web of Science. Per Ex Libris tech support (case #07213024), the JRC Cloud App is not designed to work when an institution has campuses configured. These reports would provide institutions with multi-faceted collection development and utilization analyses for journal titles.
    Documentation: https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/appcenter/journal-citation-reports-jcr/

    3 votes
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  9. 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.

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  10. Create functionality to remove portfolio General Note entries using the Portfolio Loader or the Change Portfolio Information Job

    Currently, there isn't a way to remove General Note entries in batch. It would be ideal if there were a way to remove General Note entries using either the Portfolio Loader or the Update Portfolio Information job, instead of having to do this work manually.

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  11. Add filters and columns to import profiles screens for zone, protocol, scheduling, status

    The Import Profiles screen has few options for narrowing the list of profiles if one isn't certain of the profile name, or if descriptions are too similar. Please add filters and columns to the display screen--preferably sortable columns--for fields that distinguish the zone, scheduling, and status for import profiles.

    Priority 1, Zone: Users should be able to clearly see whether an import profile is using the network zone or the institution zone for an import profile, as this affects the workflow and processing of records being imported.

    Priority 2, Status: While the Active/Inactive status of a profile may be useful…

    1 vote
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  12. Recommendations for Improving User Search and Batch Update Functionality

    1. Currently, primary identifier and identifier searches only support the "equals" operator. It is recommended to enhance flexibility by adding options such as "contains" or advanced search functionalities, including the ability to search without a primary identifier, to better support user management.

    2. Batch processes cannot batch update user notes or perform text replacements. It is recommended that a batch update feature be provided for these functions.

    118 votes
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  13. Treat invoices created from Excel as distinct from manually created invoices for the purpose of creating invoice review rules

    Currently, invoices that are created from Excel spreadsheets are considered to be created manually. We want to be able to create invoice review rules (https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/020Acquisitions/040Configuring_Acquisitions/100Configuring_Invoice_Review_Rules) that set invoices created from Excel files to a status of 'in review' and those that are created manually by staff to 'in approval'. In order to do this, we need to be able to distinguish between invoices created manually by staff and those created from Excel files.

    6 votes
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  14. Establish system to ensure complete coverage of LC classifications

    Alma Analytics includes LC Classification code data, but frequently valid classification codes come up as "Unknown." Ex Libris currently has no reliable way of keeping up with changes in LC classification. They rely upon the "Library of Congress Classification Outline", which is not complete. They will add classifications upon customer request, though this process takes months or years and puts significant burden upon institutions. Ex Libris should develop a system to reliably update its LC classification coverage. This could take the form of e.g. establishing its own access to Classification Web, subscribing to LC updates, and/or setting up some alternative…

    60 votes
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  15. Portfolio loader and Multiple MMS

    When we load portfolios through the Portfolio Loader, Alma attempts to find a match based on the identifier in the Community Zone, in order to get the bibliographic records for the portfolios.
    When there are multiple MMS records in the CZ that match the searched identifiers, you get an error and no portfolio is loaded. Currently, there is no internal logic for the portfolio loader to choose between these records, even if some have no inventory at all.
    it would be useful to implement a logic that allow to choose between records, at least in the case that some have…

    96 votes
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  16. Add option to batch edit 852 $k and $m in Holdings through the Change Holdings Information Job

    Would love to see the option in the Change Holdings Information Job to be able to apply/remove/change a shared call number prefix or suffix on a set of records. This would greatly improve the efficiency of metadata management for collections of physical items.

    9 votes
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  17. Organic Certification for Exporters: A Gateway to Global Markets

    Organic certification https://prime-consultants.org/organic-certification-pakistan/ is essential for exporters aiming to access international markets with growing demand for organic products. It ensures that agricultural or processed goods are produced, processed, and handled in compliance with organic farming standards, which emphasize sustainability, biodiversity, and the exclusion of synthetic chemicals.

    The certification process involves selecting an accredited certification body, preparing comprehensive documentation, and undergoing inspections of farming practices, facilities, and supply chains. Exporters must comply with organic regulations of the target market, such as USDA Organic (USA), EU Organic (Europe), or JAS (Japan). Products meeting these standards are labeled with the respective organic seal,…

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  18. Add an API access for creating a task in the Electronic Resource Activation Task List

    We would like to set up an automatized workflow to import records and el. inventory into Alma. It would help in the daily management of these imports, if we could create a task for the e-resource staff via the API once the import finishes.

    We would like to have a way to use the API to generate a new task in the Electronic Resource Activation Task List for an electronic collection or an electronic portfolio.

    1 vote
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  19. Understanding the Cost of FSSC 22000 Certification

    The cost of obtaining FSSC 22000 certification https://paragoncertifications.com/iso13485/ varies depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of the organization, the number of employees, and the scope of operations. Key expenses include preparation costs, such as training, gap analysis, and documentation development. Certification body fees for audits, including Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments, are also significant components. Additionally, organizations should account for annual surveillance audits and recertification fees every three years.

    For small businesses, the total cost may range from $10,000 to $25,000, while larger operations could incur expenses exceeding $50,000. However, the investment often pays off through…

    1 vote
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  20. searching subcollections

    Searching in Primo within a subcollection from Alma Digital does not work. When visiting a subcollection page, and a page with multiple subcollections and using the search bar at the top, you get zero results. There is a message underneath saying, "Didn't find what you were looking for?
    Try searching all collections" which has a hyperlink. Once you click on "try searching all collections", it works.

    1 vote
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