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ALMA interface - Why unnecessary steps to edit a holding?
Dear colleagues, regarding Alma interface, it would be highly useful that the option EDIT HOLDINGS had a 1-step shortcut. It is pretty annoying to continuously click 3 times to open de item in order to work on it. Thank you for your attention.
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Implement Checks on the Authority Heading Type for Institutions Using ID-based Authority Control
Currently, when authority linking in Alma is based on ID rather than text, Alma does not check whether the authority heading type in the bibliographic record matches the heading type in the authority record. For example, Alma will link a 600 tag in the bib record for personal names with an authority record whose heading is in tag 110 for corporate names if their ID matches, even though Alma would not offer that option if F3 were pressed.
We would like Alma to (1) avoid linking in such cases and (2) flag these instances in the authority control task list.
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Add a parameter to manage suppression of unheld purchase requests
Currently, when a bib record is created for purchase request for a title not held by the library, it is automatically suppressed by default. We would like the option to make these records visible to users so they can place holds and track availability. Please introduce a configurable parameter that allows us to control whether such requests are suppressed or displayed.
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Add Electronic Collection Type (override) to Analytics
We use the Electronic Collection Type field to keep track of whether we have all portfolios activated (Aggregator Package), only some activated (Selective Package) or none activated (Database). Using an Analytics report we can check these values against our Auto Active Settings and CDI settings to make sure all our settings are in alignment.
However, there is no Electronic Collection Type (override) field in Analytics so the reports cannot be accurate. We use an override when we have selected a Type that is different from the Type in the CZ collection. It seems like an oversight that this field isn't…2 votes -
There should be a renew option for items checked out to a patron if patron is present with items checked out
I think there should be a Renew option so that you do not have to scan an item's barcode search your location then search for the barcode. In Sierra there is a renew option where you just scan item barcode and renew it without having to search or go into patron's account.
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Possible to build a workflow into Alma to accomodate third party WCAG compliance?
UK Libraries are monitoring this as individual institutions - could Alma build a workflow to flag electronic resources that meet / are working towards WCAG compliance? If details are stored (Yes/No) and links to URL compliance statements users could then use Analytics to report on progress and perform annual updates with suppliers to meet our responsibilities. Perhaps to save each Institution handling it themselves? https://www.jisc.ac.uk/guides/accessibility-regulations-what-you-need-to-know
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Primo Discovery facet limit
In the discovery Primo, it would be helpful if the "discoveryfacetlimit" could be configured to allow more than 50 results. We are a library system of 175 libraries, and the Library Filter sometimes doesn't display all of them due to this limit.
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To improve Alma
we could focus on enhancing user experience with more intuitive navigation, better mobile optimization, and personalized tools. Feedback-driven updates and clearer communication channels would also go a long way in making the platform even more effective.
Improve Alma2 votes -
Sort collections by creation/modification date
It would be very helpful to be able to sort collections in the Community Zone by creation date, modification date, and total activations. Some collections (especially older ones) are not well maintained, or newer versions are added without older versions being removed. Being able to sort collections by creation date or modification date would help to be able to select the most updated collection. It would also be beneficial to be able to sort by the total activations, as the ones with the higher numbers are more likely to be the best one.
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Currently when a new order is created for an existing standing order, with "Assign inventory manually" checked, the user has to create the P
Currently when a new order is created for an existing standing order, with "Assign inventory manually" checked, the user has to create the POL then exit before entering the supplier, price, fund code, and other information.
The POL then has to be linked to the holdings, which is an entirely separate process. Only when this is done can the necessary order information be entered.
Allowing the user to link to existing holdings as part of creating the order would make this a much more seamless process.2 votes -
upload a new work from Alma to Primo
When we approve and upload a new work from Alma to the system, it takes approximately 15 minutes for it to appear in Primo.
This delay poses a significant challenge for us, as we are unable to immediately verify that the work was successfully uploaded and displayed as expected.We would appreciate it if you could look into this issue and let us know whether there is a way to streamline the synchronization process so that the display in Primo is more immediate or at least significantly faster.
Thank you in advance for your assistance.2 votes -
Add Primary ID to Creators and Modifiers of Analytics Reports
Currently, Analytics displays only the Created Date and Modified Date for reports, without showing which user performed these actions. This makes it difficult to identify ownership or responsibility for a report, and complicates collaboration among staff.
I propose adding the Primary ID of the user who created a report and of the user who last modified it. This would:
1.Improve accountability and change tracking.
2.Make it easier to follow up with colleagues about report logic or updates.
3.Align Analytics with other Alma areas where user IDs are already visible in audit trails.
Adding this information would strengthen report governance and…
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Add CloudLibrary to CZ and Automated Holdings
Please consider adding a CloudLibrary ebook collection in the Community Zone and if possible offer Automated Holdings service.
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Report a Problem Letter to include a user_email variable in emailFrom so that our ticketing system can auto-assign issues to user
The Report a Problem Letter already has a variable that used in the emailSubject label called category_name.
We'd like a user_email variable in the Report a Problem Letter that can be used in the emailFrom label
If we can insert the user email into the from field we can send the email to our ticketing system which will assign it to our user in the system automatically saving staff time.
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In "Create request" for a patron, is it possible to add the item barcode as an option for searching?
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A temporary location that’s ended by item return/scan in
For exhibitions in the library it would be great to be able to add an item to a temporary location and have the item restored to its permanent location upon return or scan in.
Using a temporary location would make it possible to keep better track of where the item is currently at. Primo would show that an item is used in a display/exhibition and staff could perform better service to patrons and ease the pick-from shelf task.
But there shouldn’t be a need for process restore it to the permanent location. A loaned item taken from a display typically…
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Add more information to the Couse tab on the user profile I Alma
The course tab only provides information about the course code and course section.
If you, like in our case, have a non-descriptive course code containing only numbers you have zero information about what the course is.If a user has multiple courses and you need to remove a course with name *** you have to look up every course to identify which course code is the one you need to delete.
The following columns should be added: Name, start date, end date, Year, Term, academic department, faculty/school – and make them sortable.
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Create an embeddable calendar of library open hours
I want to be able to create a calendar of library open hours which can embed on external websites.
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Open Minutes as Unit of Measurement parameter for Overdue Fine configuration
The available units of measurement for configuring an Overdue Fine include All Days, All Hours, All Minutes, Open Days, and Open Hours. Open Minutes are not included.
Open Minutes should be an option, so that libraries have the option of charging for less than the full hourly amount when users bring time-sensitive materials back less than an hour late, without forcing patrons to accrue additional fines when the library is not open.
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Add a user parameter to the copyright rules for accessibility
We work closely with our Student Accessibility Support office with particular regard to our students with print disabilities. Students let that office know that they opt-in to disclosure of their name to the library, so when it comes to digital access rights, they have elevated permissions. This impacts any in-copyright materials that are digitized solely for accessibility as well as items we have in controlled digital lending.
To complement what we have done with regard to digitized materials in our catalog, we would also like to add a parameter to the copyright rules so when these patrons make chapter or…
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