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Improving Usability for Searching Long Titles
When searching for items with long titles in Alma, the clear text icon overlaps the text being entered. It would be more user-friendly if this icon were positioned to the side, next to the search icon.
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bhanlon3@jhu.edu
Please add this Vendor to the Community Zone.
Peer Community In (PCI)
https://peercommunityin.org/Vendor contact email is contact [ a.t ] peercommunityin [ d.o.t ] org
PCI is a non-profit organization of researchers offering peer review, recommendation and publication of scientific articles in open access for free.
Please create a Database Collection titled "Peer Community In"
Please add the following OA journal to the collection:
Peer Community Journal ISSN: 2804-3871
The journal is currently in the ALMA collection: DOAJ Directory of Open Access Journals1 vote -
Allow AFN loans and returns via Offline Circulation
AFN (Automated Fulfillment Network) items can neither be loaned nor returned via Offline Circulation. The Offline client accepts the AFN barcodes, but when we attempt to load the file into Alma the resulting error message is "Item not found. Barcode: [barcode number]". Since non-AFN resource sharing loans are considered “local” records in Alma, they can circulate via Offline Circulation. Please add this functionality for AFN loans and returns as well.
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Fulfillment Network Users get roles assigned by Role Assignment Rules
Network Zone/Fulfillment network users get roles scoped to our institution zone by the role assignment rules, which makes it appear that they have access to user and financial and other data of our institution, even if they don't.
I propose changing the behavior so that users who are not local, and from another institution are ignored by the role assignment rules.
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Add API name as an Analytics field in Physical Items subject area
I am looking to create an Alma Analytics report for quality control purposes for the numerous Ex Libris Developer Network's apps we use. Currently, the only way to monitor item record changes using the APIs in the Physical Items subject area is to select "Modified By" but the only option recorded is "exl-api". I cannot monitor which APIs are updating which records with this generic "exl-api" response. I would like to add either a different field to select API by name or update the "exl-api" response to "exl-api_[name of API]".
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Library Independence - Campus Level
We have a large group of university libraries that operate together and share fulfillment rules, as well as a number of different colleges and other libraries that operator independently. Each college has a distinct Alma campus, while the centralised libraries are a member of a single campus. We would like the centralised staff at these libraries to be able to view loans at any of the libraries sharing their same campus. The only way to achieve this seems to be to assign a Fulfillment role at every library - which creates other problems.
I suggest a level of library independence…
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Add public note for link in record collections
Give customers the ability to add a public note to link in record collections that displays to the user whenever links from the collection are displayed in Primo.
Our use case for this is enhancement would be Unpaywall for CDI (Collection ID 61738162240004646). This is database collection with no portfolios that displays a link in record for open access content available from Unpaywall. The problem is the open access version of a publication can sometimes differ from the final published version. However, there is no way to communicate this to the user. Ideally, it would be great if Ex Libris…
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Additional SMS possibilities using webhooks
I would like to suggest additional SMS possibilities when using webhooks. Currently, there are only four SMS message possibilities triggered when using webhooks (Borrowing Activity Letter, Fulfillment Cancel Request Letter, Loan Status Notice, and On Hold Shelf Letter). Others that would be very helpful to include with webhooks are:
Courtesy Letter, sent to patrons before their items are due
Ful Overdue and Lost Loan Notification Letter, sent to patrons after their items have become overdue
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Search scheduled jobs
Maybe I'm missing something but when you go into Admin>Monitor Jobs , you can search in the 'Scheduled Manual Jobs', 'Running' and 'History' tabs - but can't search in the 'Scheduled Jobs' tab.
We have a lot of scheduled jobs, and every now and then have to check them for troubleshooting purposes. Sometimes it can be difficult to find the one you need when the only option is to figure out which Job Category it belongs to, and having to click through the pages.
Having a Search Bar, like in the other tabs would make things a lot easier.
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New Manage Patron Services UI
In the new circulation desk UI, it would be useful if the appearance of the options: "Send loan receipt" and "Send request receipt" can be configured.
In a library that has decided not to enable these two letters, it does not make sense for them to show in the options drop-down menu.
The same thing happens with the option "add/renew patron role".1 vote -
Calendar update recurring
It would be useful to be able to enter the dates of recurring holidays localized by country via "Calendar Management", in order to avoid having to confirm these dates every year.
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ISO 13485 Certification for Medical Devices
ISO 13485 certification is the globally recognized standard for quality management systems in the Medical device certification ISO 13485 https://paragoncertifications.com/iso-27001-certification-experts/ industry. It ensures that organizations comply with regulatory requirements and consistently produce safe, high-quality medical devices.
The certification process involves implementing a robust quality management system (QMS) tailored to medical devices, followed by an independent audit conducted by a certification body. Key areas evaluated include design and development controls, risk management processes, supplier management, and product traceability.
ISO 13485 certification is essential for manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors of medical devices. It is often a prerequisite for market entry in many…
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searching subcollections
Searching in Primo within a subcollection from Alma Digital does not work. When visiting a subcollection page, and a page with multiple subcollections and using the search bar at the top, you get zero results. There is a message underneath saying, "Didn't find what you were looking for?
Try searching all collections" which has a hyperlink. Once you click on "try searching all collections", it works.1 vote -
Understanding the Cost of FSSC 22000 Certification
The cost of obtaining FSSC 22000 certification https://paragoncertifications.com/iso13485/ varies depending on several factors, including the size and complexity of the organization, the number of employees, and the scope of operations. Key expenses include preparation costs, such as training, gap analysis, and documentation development. Certification body fees for audits, including Stage 1 and Stage 2 assessments, are also significant components. Additionally, organizations should account for annual surveillance audits and recertification fees every three years.
For small businesses, the total cost may range from $10,000 to $25,000, while larger operations could incur expenses exceeding $50,000. However, the investment often pays off through…
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Add an API access for creating a task in the Electronic Resource Activation Task List
We would like to set up an automatized workflow to import records and el. inventory into Alma. It would help in the daily management of these imports, if we could create a task for the e-resource staff via the API once the import finishes.
We would like to have a way to use the API to generate a new task in the Electronic Resource Activation Task List for an electronic collection or an electronic portfolio.
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Add Call Number to all Overlap and Collection Analysis Reports that include Print
Add Call Number to all Overlap and Collection Analysis Reports that include Print
The new Title Look Up function that permits comparing a list of print to various electronic collections is excellent. However, the output reports don't include the print call numbers. That would be a significant improvement; staff could then easily use the report to go to the shelves. As it is, we have to do a separate process in Analytics just to get call numbers which seems like a waste of time.
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thumbnail download blocking function from ALMA-D viewer screen
In addition to the Main Window where the image is shown in the Universal Viewer, user can right-click and print in a separate window showing the guide and the empty space of the Contents window showing the file of the title as a list. Please block the download function so that the function is not used.
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Corollary suggestion to "Copy POL data to new POL with different order line type"
I would like to see Rollover of POLs receive a new rollover rules-build.
It would be extremely helpful if POL rollover could be done ledger-by-ledger if desired.
In addition, I (and maybe others? vote for this!) would like an option for firm orders to roll ONLY if they're still 'open', i.e. not 'closed', and not 'invoiced' (is rollover of firm orders ordered, received, AND PAID in one fiscal year into the next EVER useful? I doubt it myself...). Voyager did something like this with firm order rollover. I can't remember whether its rules just made sense, or if I adjusted…
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Ability to add labels while creating set
It would be very useful to be able to add labels to sets when they are created. Currently you have to save your set and only then you can add a label.
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Dreams of Growth The Final Exam Journey
Lena had always been anxious about exams, but this time, it was different. In the days leading up to her high-stakes final, she began having vivid dreams. Each night, she relived moments from the past year—times when she struggled, failed, and learned. She saw herself pushing through challenges, asking for help, and growing stronger with each setback. One dream even led her to a ghostwriting company where she learned the importance of collaboration and research. These dreams transformed her mindset. When the day of the exam arrived, Lena walked in with confidence, knowing she had already passed the toughest tests.…
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