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Allow expiration dates for Alma digital representations
When editing an electronic portfolio, you can set an "available until date" under the general tab. We'd like a similar feature available for Alma Digital representations. That way the representations would automatically become unavailable on a particular date.
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API access to suspend realtionships among libraries
Currently, there is no API access to manage the suspension of relationships between libraries in Alma, which requires manual intervention to suspend them at the appropriate time when there is an interruption in the logistics shuttle between libraries. This process can be time-consuming and requires staff to handle it during off-hours, such as early mornings or late nights.
We propose implementing an API endpoint that would allow libraries to schedule the suspension of relationships at a given date and time. This feature would help streamline operations, reduce manual intervention, and ensure that interruptions in logistics are handled efficiently and at…1 vote -
Monitor request page
Currently on the Monitor requests page for the Activity status filter there are the following options:
Completed; Active, All. It would be useful to have the option that filters requests with status Rejected1 vote -
ADD RECORDS TO SETS
Be able to add selected records to a set that's already created. There is often multiple ways to find records that are part of a group. It seems there's no ability to do a search and select records to add to a set that's already in existence. This could also help if multiple people are trying to find a large number of records that could belong to one set for export or modification.
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Retrieve metadata available in MARC-XML also in JSON
When requesting "bib", all metadata should be available as JSON. Most fields are by now represented as a MARC-XML string, bundled into a field called "anies".
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Improve integration between 'Place on hold' in Rialto and Tasks widget in Alma
If the 'Place on hold' option is ticked when placing an order in Rialto, there is no notification in the Tasks widget in Alma to let Library staff know when an item has arrived. This means we are unable to prioritise the processing of those newly arrived, requested items. If we were to use 'Place on hold' in Rialto, then we wouldn't find out an item had been requested until we happened to scan it in. We would like an integration between Rialto and the requests functionality putting in place to make it apparent to Alma users when items received…
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After three days, the system should send another reminder email to the reader who requested the book
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New bib for ejournal Bulletin de la Societe chimique de France
There is already a community bib for Bulletin de la Société chimique de France (99110985822454602), Paris, Masson. This covers 1907-1933.
Is it possible to source a new bib for [pt. 1] Bulletin de la Société chimique de France. Mémoires, ISSN 0366-3132 which covers 1861-1891?
The freely accessible issues are here: https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/cb34411293f/date&rk=858371 vote -
Visibility that staff is working on a Borrowing or Lending request via facet
Description
Enhancing visibility into requests currently being processed by colleagues will significantly improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Resource Sharing Borrowing and Lending operations.
Please add a facet option to filter out any “free” requests that aren’t being worked on by other staff. By streamlining workflows, libraries can ensure a smoother process, a better client experience, and a more coordinated collaboration among borrowing and lending libraries.
Alternatively, it could be a note on the request or something similar - a visibility feature that allows staff to better allocate their time by avoiding overlaps and duplicate efforts.
Impact of Problem
Our…
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HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PUBLISH A BOOK ON AMAZON
Publishing your book on Amazon has become one of the most accessible routes for new and seasoned authors alike. If you're wondering, how much does it cost to publish a book on Amazon, the good news is that it's more affordable than you might think—especially through Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Amazon’s self-publishing platform.
KDP allows authors to publish both eBooks and paperbacks without any upfront fees. Yes, you can technically publish a book for free. However, there are a few optional costs that can significantly improve your book’s success. These include professional editing, book formatting, cover design, and marketing services.…
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How to get a EPUB books on Kindle
If you’ve ever tried to load an EPUB file onto your Kindle device, you might have run into some confusion. For years, Kindle devices didn’t natively support EPUB files, which is the most widely used format for eBooks. However, recent updates have made it much easier to get a EPUB books on Kindle without needing to convert them manually.
Thanks to Amazon’s latest improvements, you can now email an EPUB file directly to your Kindle’s unique email address. Every Kindle device is assigned an email address (you can find it in your Amazon account settings under “Manage Your Content and…
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Retain previous Sort Routine settings when viewing Items Received in Purchase Order Lines
NOTE: I posted this before noticing it had been previously suggested (though I did search and couldn't find it before posting, and now it's been deleted:??); my apologies. Suggestion: In the previous iteration the system remembered the previous sort routine setting when viewing a list of received items. The new version reverts to the Library/location setting for each search, even when making more than one search in the same purchase order line. The description sort is our primary setting, so each time we view the list of items, for example to see what has been received and whether there are…
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Implement Upload Electronic Holdings (Autoholdings) integration for Knovel
Knovel has to day a lot of small collections. We are experiensing that our subscription to knovel complete is not updated in a correct way.
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Include a web service for renewing all loans at once in the API Users and Fulfilment
At the moment, POST /almaws/v1/users/{userid}/loans/{loanid} must be called individually for each loan. This is very time-consuming, especially in large accounts, and the general API limits must also be observed. It would be conceivable, for example, to introduce the loanid ALL, similar to GET /almaws/v1/bibs/{mmsid}/holdings/{holdingid}/items for the holdingid.
The "Retrieve Items list" has a feature, where ALL can be used for the holdingid parameter to retrieve all items from all holdings. In a similar way we could use POST /users/{userid}/loans/ALL to renew all loans.
Using POST /almaws/v1/users/{user_id}/loans as the most obvious solution is…
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Bezalel archive contains many vimeo files. so it is necessary to add vimeo files to digital titles, we ask to develope a solution that the f
Bezalel archive contains many vimeo files. so it is necessary to add vimeo files to digital titles, we ask to develope a solution that the file name will be included in the section זמינות גירסה דיגיטלית with name, not in קישורים wihout title.
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前端界面,还可以优化,每次进入界面,输入第一个isbn搜索,第一条数据非常慢,没有丝滑顺畅。还有就是连续录入个20,30条数据,内存被吃到95%以上,造成严重的内存泄露,非常卡顿。总之就是需要优化前端,使用户体验丝滑顺畅,现在卡得像坨屎一样!
前端界面,还可以优化,每次进入界面,输入第一个isbn搜索,第一条数据非常慢,没有丝滑顺畅。还有就是连续录入个20,30条数据,内存被吃到95%以上,造成严重的内存泄露,非常卡顿。总之就是需要优化前端,使用户体验丝滑顺畅,现在卡得像坨屎一样!
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Display PO Line Notes entries in Analytics with the newest notes first, to ensure their inclusion within the character limit
Currently the 'PO Line Notes' field in the Alma Analytics 'Funds Exchange' subject area, displays the content of all note entries attached to a particular PO Line as a single block of text, starting from the earliest-dated note and ending with the latest-dated note. However, as the field's display in Analytics is limited to 4000 characters, this means that the most recent notes are omitted from the report for any PO Lines that are particularly longstanding or have particularly copious notes. This is true both for the report as displayed within the Analytics interface, and for a version exported to…
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Correct closed fines/fees
Sometimes fines/fees are paid with the wrong fine/fee types or payment method.
We want to be able to correct this information even if the fine/fee has a closed status. This will make accounting and statistical reports more accurate.
We want the same functionality as for blocks.
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Add "Send Query to Patron" option to Digitization requests menu
Currently there is not option to ask the patron about a current Digitization request. These requests are often submitted with little or vague information and a way to contact the patron for clarification is needed. The "Send Query to Patron" option for this purpose is included under "the ellipses" for Resource Sharing requests. Why does it not appear for Digitization?
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Alma Mobile is currently not designed to provide the call number after scanning an item. It will be nice to have the call number displayed
Alma Mobile is currently not designed to provide the call number after scanning an item. It will be nice to have the call number displayed
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