View only administrator role
The administrator role may be helpful to get a full overview of the configuration and possibilities of Alma. However, this role can have far-reaching consequences and should not be given to anyone.
A "View only" administrator role would be helpful for local Alma project group members to get access to the whole config, with no risk of modifying/deleting the configuration.
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Manu Schwendener commented
This is practical, thank you. Please also add it for 'Discovery - Admin'.
And please rename 'Discovery - Admin' -> 'Discovery Administrator' so that a search for 'administrator' on https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/050Administration/030User_Management/060Managing_User_Roles#User_Roles_.E2.80.93_Descriptions_and_Accessible_Components finds all administrator roles.
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François Renaville commented
Thanks a lot for this new feature!
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The November 2017 Release has new read-only roles for Acquisitions, Catalog and Repository Administrators allow you to expand access to configuration and setup, providing staff users with information they require. See here for more details: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Release_Notes/0099_2017/02_November_2017/Alma_November_2017_Release_Notes/Administration_and_Infrastructure_-_November_2017_Enhancements#View_Only_Catalog.2C_Repository.2C_and_Aquisitions_Administrator_Roles
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The September 2017 see the initial deployment of Read Only administrator roles, starting with the Fulfillment and User Administrator Roles. Other Administrator roles with Read Only options will be released in upcoming releases
For more details please see here: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Release_Notes/0099_2017/04_September_2017/Alma_September_2017_Release_Notes/08Administration_and_Infrastructure_-_September_2017_Enhancements#View_Only_Fulfillment_and_User_Administrator_Roles
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François Renaville commented
Well, this will finally not be part of the July 2017 release. Alma support's answer: "I've re-checked with Product Management and see that the functionality is not available yet. I'm very sorry. You will see in the upcoming release notes when it will be provided. Also there will be a parameter then to switch on the functionality."
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François Renaville commented
Actually, this announced new feature seems NOT to be in the Alma July 2017 release... :-/
I have created SF case #00433024 for additional info... -
François Renaville commented
I see in the June 'Next Release Sneak Preview' section that this is planned for July 2017: "Read Only Attribute for Administrator Roles – A Read Only attribute will be attachable to the Admin role. If activated, the role's privileges will be made available without the option to save or use Quick Add forms." Thanks!!
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François Renaville commented
Hi Moshe,
Is there now any ETA for this? -
François Renaville commented
Hi,
Sorry to read this… :-/ I really hope it will be possible to develop and deploy it in Q1 or Q2 of 2017. I see this new kind of roles as a real opportunity for non-administrators to have a better understanding of how Alma works and what the solution can achieve, especially WRT the monthly updates.
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Hi,
Please note that although we have not been able to include this feature in our 2016 developments, we still plan to develop and deploy this next year as part of our 2017 plans.
Thanks,
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Laurence Lockton commented
This will be really useful during implementation too. Although you can play with all configuration options in the Sandbox, it would be useful to be able to view your configuration in the Production environment before you're allowed to edit it after going live.
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François Renaville commented
YES!!!! Thanks ;-)
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After reviewing this great idea, which already existed in our plans, Alma Product Management has decided to update our development plans for 2016 to include this suggested change. Thank you for your contribution