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  1. 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.

    1 vote
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  2. Increased efficiency thanks to new “Send externally” field in CZ update

    The additional “Send externally” field in the CZ update increases efficiency and communication within the library and with external partners and is structured in the same way as the “Report to Ex Libris” field. This allows messages to be sent directly from ALMA, eliminating the need to copy information. This reduces errors, saves time, and minimizes manual effort. Faster processing of requests and better coordination between departments and partners increase service quality and satisfaction and make the library forward-thinking.

    This option includes the following fields:

    1. Sender (automatically filled in by ExLibris based on the login)
    2. Field for entering the email…
    15 votes
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  3. Add clarifying language to the Delete Holdings records with no Physical Items job

    Adjust the wording on the “Delete Holdings records with no Physical items” job to match wording from the “Withdrawn Physical items” job. Change “Delete bibliographic records” to “Delete bibliographic records that have no other holdings” AND "Suppress bibliographic records” to “Suppress bibliographic records that have no other holdings from publishing”. This would add needed clarity to what is happening when running the "Delete Holdings records with no Physical items" job.

    4 votes
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  4. 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 Rejected

    1 vote
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  5. 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
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  6. Alma Show Access Type value (e.g. Perpetual ) in Alma brief view search for Electronic Collections

    Please show Access Type in Alma brief view search for Electronic Collections.
    Access Type is quite important, since it may be not only Current but also Perpetual or Current and Perpetual. From the brief view many operation, included deletion, can be performed. Having this information at first glance, if possible together with a warning on deletion attempt as suggested here ( https://ideas.exlibrisgroup.com/forums/308173-alma/suggestions/42179845-prevent-deletion-of-portfolios-with-access-type-pe ) may help preventing accidental deletion of important perpetual assets.

    28 votes
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  7. 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.

    1 vote
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  8. Create new workflows to allow POLs to handle digital-only resources/purchases

    As we continue to find new ways to leverage Alma Digital, we are now using it to host our purchased streaming films (i.e. upload the digital streaming video file to be viewed in the Alma Viewer). Part of our process is attaching a POL to the corresponding record in Alma. However, there doesn't seem to be a straightforward way to associate a POL with a bib record that only contains digital content.

    It would be great if an Alma workflow could be created to allow POLs to be attached to Digital resources the same way that they can be attached…

    2 votes
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  9. Manage Purchase Requests [Acquisitions > Purchase Requests > Manage Purchase Requests] menu 

    All user purchase requests are directed to the 'Unassigned' tab in the "Manage Purchase Requests" menu. It seems that this could be somewhat inconvenient for the staff handling acquisitions.

Therefore, we would like to propose two suggestions.

① Enable the selection of multiple items within the 'Unassigned' tab for bulk assignment, either to oneself ('Assigned to Me') or to another staff ('Assigned to Others').

② We would like purchase requests to be automatically assigned to the appropriate staff member based on the MARC format or vendor selected during the request.
    3 votes
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  10. bluk edit vendor information

    There is some information in vendor records which could be the same for all vendors, such as library, vendor type, whether to make vendors active or inactive, delivery claim information, etc. It would be great if there were a way to edit these details for multiple vendors at one time rather than going through each vendor to change their information.

    1 vote
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  11. License Section Names - Customizing Capabilities and Upgraded Reordering

    I'm bringing back an idea that was posted years ago because I really think it's important.
    Many of us would REALLY like to have the ability to create our own Section Names. If it's possible for us to create our own license terms, then I don't see any reason why we shouldn't have the ability to personalize Section Names.
    As the original idea stated, the existing section names don't always match well with our agreements and there are some clauses that don't fit under the current sections. The lack of ability to create our own license sections can really make…

    2 votes
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  12. Need more facets electonic collection search

    When searching for items in the CZ, I find the left side facets and sort by options to be too limited.
    Would love a way to sort electronic collections by most recently added to CZ.
    for example, I am looking to see if any new gale collections were added so I can activate them. There is no way to sort by this, and there is no facet on the left to limit to non-activated collections. Adding a left facet to search for In IZ or activated/non-activated collections would be very helpful.

    1 vote
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  13. Folders in "Manage sets"

    We would like the option to make folders in "manage sets". This would make it easier for different depatmants to navigate through the public sets of the institution.

    8 votes
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  14. Run 3 Game

    With all those great things, I highly recommend you to play Run 3 to make sure you have real fun.

    1 vote
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  15. Block when overdue: add a "days per overdue days" unit of measurement option

    Hello everyone,
    when defining user loan blocks, there are several options available to be used as "units of measurement" in order to calculate the loan block period: we are in doubt about which option fits best for us, as we want to set up this option in the most convenient way for our patrons.
    There are lots of options, both "discrete" and "cumulative" (we have chosen "cumulative), but in our opinion, we think that the most appropriate ones are "days per overdue days" and "open days per open overdue days", although they both have their pros and cons: the first…

    3 votes
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  16. "Make Embase available in CDI"

    Access URL: https://www.embase.com

    Could you please try to contact Elsevier again regarding this.

    3 votes
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  17. Representations in Inventory in Metadata Editor

    When viewing inventory in the Metadata Editor, it would be very useful to see more information about Representations. Currently, only Usage Type and Number of Files are shown. This is not helpful when there are multiple representations with the same usage type and the same amount of files, like in the screenshot.

    1 vote
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  18. Missing Padding Option for Accession Number Sequences in Call Number Generation

    Currently, Alma does not support padding (adding leading zeros to reach a fixed number of digits) for accession number sequences used in the automatic generation of call numbers (e.g., via the "Generate" / "Calculate" button in the item editor). If the next sequence value is set to "0003," the leading zeros are removed upon saving. Even if the next sequence remains "0003" in the sequence configuration, the zeros are still automatically stripped when generating the next call number in the item editor.

    Institutions that use custom call number schemes requiring padding can therefore only use Alma’s "Generate" or "Calculate" button…

    6 votes
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  19. 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…

    0 votes
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  20. More options for scheduling integration profile jobs

    For our local purchasing processing, we really need to be able to schedule invoices to be exported to the FTP server every Monday evening at 5:00 pm. This is not currently an option. This is specifically the Export Invoices For Payment job in the Integration Profiles.

    3 votes
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