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Ability to create Alma Analytics Objects from Primo VE Network Reports Folder
The institutions of the consortia working in the Network use the same analytics reports. In the case of Alma Analytics, it is possible to add new Alma Analytics objects from the Alma Analytics Network Folder. However, there is no possibility to add new Primo Analytics objects from the Primo Analytics Network Folder. Please implement such a possibility, as it is very important for consortia, especially those with consortium IT support centers.
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convert bib. records to sub collections in bulk
We discovered in Alma the possibility of creating collections of archival materials, which gives us the opportunity to create a hierarchy of collections and subcollections. Visually it also looks good. We do not yet have DIGITAL ALMA, we cannot load materials themselves, but a reader receives comprehensive and detailed information about library collections.
At the same time, we encountered a problem: we have collections with dozens of subcollections, and each subcollection needs to be edited separately. It takes precious time and a feeling of wasting energy on creating records of subcollections, when we have their bibliographic records ready with all…1 vote -
Usability issues with the New Circ UI
- When processing items from a cart, if they are scanned at Return items and the item is a Ship physically item, the new UI just brings up the item and in small letters says Next Step - System - and the library its to go to. It also says not on loan (which in this case is not helpful, because there is an active request). The system "ships" the item, but doesn't tell you that it did and in order to print the shipping slip staff have to go back to the lending queue and find it.
- We believe if…
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Search and reporting option base on subscription model
Currently, there's an option to search portfolios with Purchase Model - e.g. JSTOR DDA Buy, or ProQuest Subscription.
But it's impossible, at least from what we tried, to search further with the information under 'Proquest Subscription Electronic Collection Name". It's odd to have a field (screenshots below) but unable to use the information to search, e.g. University Press Ebook Subscription.3 votes -
Simplify item scanning when processing is complete
Operators would benefit from not having to choose a Work Order Type and Status when the treatment is complete. It is not always easy to find out which cataloguing or repair operation has been carried out on an item. And above all, it's not useful if Done =“No” is selected.
Couldn't you put this last line at the beginning of the form, and open the Work Order Type and Status boxes only if "Yes" has been ticked, rather than the other way round?
Thank you and thank you for supporting this modest proposal.
Nicolas
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Retain previous Sort Routine settings when viewing Items Received in Purchase Order Lines
NOTE: I posted this before noticing it had been previously suggested (though I did search and couldn't find it before posting, and now it's been deleted:??); my apologies. Suggestion: In the previous iteration the system remembered the previous sort routine setting when viewing a list of received items. The new version reverts to the Library/location setting for each search, even when making more than one search in the same purchase order line. The description sort is our primary setting, so each time we view the list of items, for example to see what has been received and whether there are…
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Add a parameter to turn off Borrowing Activity Letter when using renew selected or renew all
Currently, the "Borrowing Activity Letter" is sent when a staff member renews items for a patron via Manage Patron Services.
This letter is often superfluous and the behavior is not ideal for libraries with "separate _ patron _ notifications _ by _ library" set to true – it ends up sending a letter from each library where the patron borrowed material.
If we had a parameter that could turn off sending it when renew selected or renew all is used, then we would turn it off and staff could elect to send it when they felt it was useful or…
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Add ability to abort jobs when they are for information only, such as when exporting data or running overlap analysis
Currently it is more common than not for jobs in Alma to be missing an option to Abort them under Monitor Jobs > Running.
This is a highly frustrating situation where the only option is to open a Support case to request for the job to be aborted, and wait days for response.
In the meantime, staff work is completely halted for this while we wait for Support.It is understandable that the Abort option is not present in cases where there could be negative impact on records, such as initiating an job update to change the records.
But it…1 vote -
Allow for greater variety in the scheduling of export invoices.
Allow for greater variety in the scheduling of export invoices.
Need more flexibility in when we can schedule export jobs. We need to export invoices at 5pm on Mondays.
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Allow for greater variety in the scheduling of export invoices.
Allow for greater variety in the scheduling of export invoices.
We need to expand the times at which invoices can be exported automatically. Specifically 5 pm on Mondays. Thanks.
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After three days, the system should send another reminder email to the reader who requested the book
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Overdue Fine in different periods
After changing the "Overdue Fine" parameter, the entire fee is recalculated with the new value.
According to the law, the fee should be counted up to the change with the old value and after the change with the new value.
E.g. until 2024-12-31 parameter=0.2, then parameter=0.4
This is especially important in public libraries.114 votes -
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Integration of Patron Age in Loan Rules
We propose that the patron's date of birth be taken into account in the loan rules of Alma's Fulfillment Units, alongside User group. This would allow the restriction of loan for certain documents to minors (under 14, under 16, etc.), ensuring compliance with access restrictions for sensitive content.
This feature would enhance loan management and ensure better compliance with library policies.66 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…28 votes -
Ability to customise borrowing request statuses and actions
We only use a limited number of the borrowing request actions and statuses but find staff sometimes pick one that we don't use and then the request becomes stuck. We would like to be able to customise the list of actions available at the institution level (not just the user level) and also the list of statuses available in the Change Status drop down at the top of the Borrowing Requests page.
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Improve Alma Analytics to allow for more straightforward and accurate COUNTER usage data and Cost Per Use reporting.
Improve Alma Analytics to allow for more straightforward and accurate COUNTER usage data and Cost Per Use reporting. To address the following:
Simplify CPU Calculation: Improve the system to allow straightforward calculation of Cost Per Use (CPU) by including financial data in the usage subject area, eliminating the need for SQL joins.
Increase Data Update Frequency: Increase the frequency of usage data updates in the e-inventory subject area and fix the date of the job, as the current monthly updates, which have variable dates, cause scheduling issues.
Enhance Data Accuracy: Address inaccuracies and missing data due to limited match points…
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linked-data-powered sets and collections
TL;DR: populate existing ALMA sets / collections infrastructure using retrieval of a list of LCCNs from an external URL to allow linked-data-powered sets and collections.
Problem
We've all seen the book displays that most physical libraries have in their high-traffic areas. These might be works by the in-house press, topical events, anniversaries of author's birth, etc, etc.
In the digital space, there are shallow-functionality RSS feeds and then a yawning gap out to things that are typically called 'digital exhibitions' which are resource-intensive glossy displays.
ALMA Collections can be used for digital exhibitions, but populating them is labour-intensive and slow.
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Bulk edit fund summary information
At the moment, being able to set fund encumbrance/expenditure limits, or # days prior/post fiscal period for encumbrance/expentures has to be done in each fund and ledger separately. But many times, there are several funds that have to be changed all at once. Create a job that allows for bulk editing of this information so that editing funds is less time consuming.
2 votes
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