Alma overlap analysis tool to include different identifiers in one comparison
We would find it useful if the overlap analysis tool compare a list that includes different identifiers. i.e. ISSN, EISSN, ISBN, EISBN, TITLE in one comparison.
Currently it only allows you to compare overlap within just one identifier. This is very important with collections from vendors that include different kinds of material.
Being able to conduct this kind of overlap analysis is important for us in terms of making purchasing decisions and we feel that including this kind of feature in the overlap analysis tool would make this a more efficient process within Alma.
Merav Aknin
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Dear community,
Thank you for the idea. We suggest the following high level solution:
1. In Resources menu > Overlap and Collection Analysis > Compare collection analysis, it will be possible to select multiple match methods, from the existing list of match methods, and the order in which they will be used
2. The match will work as following: Try to match by method #1. If no match was found, try to match by method #2.
3. The report will include information on the matched identifier and its value
4. Similarly, in Resources menu > Overlap and Collection Analysis > Look Up Titles, it will be possible to upload an input file with multiple identifiers columns. The possible identifiers are the existing ones, and columns format will be the same as today. The difference is that it will be possible to place multiple identifier columns, in the order they should be used.
Thaks,
Tamar Fuches
Alma team
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Hagay commented
Dear Tamar,
When can we expect the implementation? Could you please provide a rough estimate? -
Charlie Remy
commented
This enhancement would improve the completeness of overlap analysis reports even within one format (we could include electronic and print identifiers).
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Naomi
commented
Great idea!