Enhance Support for Non-University Libraries
Issue: Alma is heavily focused on academic libraries and electronic resources, making it less suitable for cultural institutions or libraries managing physical, archival, or unique materials.
Improvement:
Develop specialized modules for archival and special collections, including better support for preservation treatments, valuation, and non-MARC metadata (e.g., Dublin Core).
Create configurable workflows for physical resource management that are less acquisition-centric, addressing the needs of state or special libraries.
Expand Community Zone metadata to include more diverse formats and sources relevant to non-academic libraries.
RapidILL Synergy: Extend RapidILL’s support for non-traditional resources (e.g., datasets, 3D objects) to align with Alma’s expanded metadata capabilities, enabling seamless sharing of diverse materials.
Impact: Broadens Alma’s appeal to cultural and special libraries, addressing criticisms about its university-centric focus.
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