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Ability to add html code/img files to the GES Public Name Field
I would like the ability to add html code/img files to the GES Public Name Field. Either that or a separate field for adding an icon. I think this would help us "brand" the services we offer through these links.
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MD Editor restrict release
We'd like for the ability to release records locked by another staffer to be limited to the Cataloger Extended or Cataloger Manager role, to ensure that not everyone can release records that others may be working on, at will.
Thank you,
Erika Quintana10 votesHello All,
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Add Filtering Group to Local 9xx fields so they can be searched by keyword in Alma Repository
It's great that institutions can add their own local 9xx fields but staff have to remember to search by the specific field tag. We would like the ability to assign our 9xx tags to general search indexes.
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Display the "material type" text box in the "Receive new items" page
When we receive an item: Acquisitions > Receiving and invoicing > Receive > find the title > Manage items (to review the other items first) > Receive new items, the page shows the entry boxes for enumerations, but the material type entry box is missing. One has to finish data entry for that page, bounced out to the item list, and then click Edit inventory to GO BACK to the Receive New Item page to add the material type. It would be great if this Material type is also displayed in the Receive page in the first place.
9 votesHello All,
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Search results sorted by record creation date
For the purpose of having an overview of the progress in cataloguing a sorting option for bibliographic records by their creation date in chronological order is necessary.
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Crear un job para cambiar masivamente los Tipos de proceso de Alma: Encuadernación Preparando encuadernación Compra Donación En tránsito
Crear un job para cambiar masivamente los Tipos de proceso que se tienen en Alma :
Ejemplo:
Encuadernación
Preparando encuadernación
Compra
Donación
En tránsito
Evaluación
Inventario
Perdido
Extraviado
No recibido
En proceso de descarte
Reposición
Solicitud de documentos
SuscripciónEsto nos permitirá una adecuada gestión de inventarios y de nuestras colecciones.
8 votesHello All,
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Update inventory import profile: shelf ready option
For shelf ready materials the update inventory import profile updates the item records with barcode numbers. There is also an option to receive the item with the import profile.
But the item must still be scanned in and marked as done in Acquisitions, Post-receiving processing, Scan. Or the item must be received manually in Acquisitions, Receiving and Processing, Receive. After either step, the item is placed in transit to the circulation desk for shelving. (https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/Alma_Online_Help_(English)/Resource_Management/060Record_Import/020Managing_Import_Profiles#Configuring_the_Update_Inventory_Import_Profile)
We would like to skip this manual step. In the update inventory import profile we would like the option to mark the items…
8 votesHello All,
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The ability to choose a set as a "favorite"
We have 7 pages of sets, but there are two I frequently need to view so I can work with the members of the set. It would be great if there was a way for me to mark them as a favorite so I don't have to keep scrolling through looking for them each time.
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Automatically tick the checkboxes in the "run a job" screen when entering text in the accompanying field, or...
When running a job and adding a fulfilment note to items in a set I have occasionally added text in the relevant field but forgotten to tick the checkbox next to it so that that running the job has had no effect.
It would be really useful if one of the two follow scenarios could be implemented to avoid this happening:
EITHER have the system automatically tick the checkbox when text is entered into the accompanying field. After all, if a user has entered text deliberately then it is because s/he wants that field to be populated and hence wants…
8 votesHello All,
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The 245 field should display in repository search results, even if there is no 245$a
Title displays as “unknown” in repository search when field 245 lacks $a.
While field 245 is mandatory in a record, subfield |a of this field is not. In some types of cataloging, particularly for manuscripts, other subfields are used and $a is not present. For example, $k for Form and $f for Dates can be used without subfield $a: 245 __ $k Papers, $f 1929-1980.
245$k and 245$f are particularly important to those using DACS (Describing Archives: A Content Standard) for cataloging archival materials.
In repository search, Alma displays “Unknown” in place of the title when 245 |a is lacking.…7 votesHello All,
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Add fields for Title of unit and other descriptors to the Item Record OR add radial buttons to Item record and description templates
Currently, there is no good way to use the “Generate” button in the item record to create descriptions for supplements and indexes. In the interest of consistency, we intentionally do NOT enter the descriptions manually, which greatly improves searching and sorting of serials.
While it is possible to have supplements and indexes list separately by creating separate records and adding the $o (unit title) to field 864 (supplements) or 865 (indexes), the holdings list does not display the unit title, so there is no visual difference between the two holdings. An 863 holding for “Aperture” and an 864 holding for…7 votesHello All,
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Provide MMS IDS of bibliographic records filtered out during publishing
New functionality to filter out bibliographic records when publishing was introduced with the November 2016 Alma release. When records are published with a filter to remove records which match an indication rule, a count of the filtered records (not published due to filter) is reported. However there is no list of record keys for the records which were removed by the filter. Case 00359617 was filed with ExLibris and consequently closed as it was determined this would be adding functionality so would be an enhancement request. This request is to add functionality to the completed publishing job report which would…
7 votesHello All,
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We should be able to add an 856 to a bib record and that link show up in Primo.
856 fields have always held links to electronic versions of titles or just to another resource. We need this put back in ALMA so that in PRIMO we can see that url when the title is searched for as part of the physical item record.
7 votesHello All,
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Change log for import profiles
Change log for import profiles
Import profiles needs to have a change log to see who is making changes to import profiles. Other configurations have a change log that allows you to see who has edited the functions. I find it problematic when I view import profiles that have changed, but I cannot track by whom and when.
7 votesHello All,
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Test mode for jobs
Allow jobs that change bibliographic records or inventory to be run in a test mode first that shows results that would occur before updating the database, so we can be sure that what we intend to happen is what does happen. Right now we are just hoping it will work as expected.
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exporting records retrieved in ALMA to (for example) the RIS-format for collection development purposes
Management of larger sets of bibliographic information is required for collection development purposes. Excel downloads are not (yet) compatible with regular reference management software (e.g. EndNote), and lack the options reference management software do offer (filtering, editing, managing, outputting). So exporting to for example the RIS-format of records retrieved in ALMA would make this data management possible.
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Better presentation of Resource types in limiting search, left panel
I have a suggestion related to Resource types, limiting search. Sometimes the group Undefined is too big. If you search "Mozart" (in NZ-instance), there are more than 2000 Undefined. Most of these are component parts. An improvement would be to use:
Component parts (Text): LDR pos. 06 = a AND LDR pos. 7 = a
Component parts (Musical sound): LDR pos. 06 = j AND LDR pos. 7 = a
It is easy and you don't have to consider 008 here.If you need any changes here, you may do so, or let me suggest something.
Maybe it is not…7 votesHello All,
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Add a post-import normalization process option to Import Profile configuration
Currently, Import Profiles contain a single selection for normalization (Correct the data using). This enhancement would clarify that this process operates on incoming records only pre-load, and would add the ability to select a second normalization process after records are fully loaded and merged.
7 votesHello All,
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Add Find and replace editing command to MD Editor
Please add Find and replace editing command to MD Editor. This helps a lot when editing simple corrections, and saves the time to create normalization rules if the number of bib records to correct is just one or two.
Thanks,
Ian6 votesHello All,
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Change color of "suppress from discovery" and other checkmarks
It is difficult to tell at a glance based just on the color of the check mark whether a holding or bib you're working with has been successfully suppressed or unsuppressed when you click on it. Going from faded yellow to bright yellow is not very obvious, especially for those who are already struggling with font size.
Could it not be a completely different color? Maybe yellow/black?
This would be easier than having to go back and look to see if the eye is present or not.
6 votesHello All,
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