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Sort options and filters on item sets (from an imported file)
Why are there no sorting options on Sets?
I would like to sort according to the data within the set such as barcodes or title or call numbers. And i would like the list to not re-order once an item is removed from the set.
Sets are frustrating to work with.0 votes -
Integrated peer-to-peer chat and collaboration network within Alma
Establishing direct and agile communication between institutions using Alma would significantly improve daily workflows and collaborative problem-solving. Currently, exchanging specific information with librarian colleagues at other universities regarding day-to-day Acquisitions tasks (workflows, vendor issues, best practices) is complex and inefficient. Relying on traditional email often leads to dead ends, as we frequently do not know the right contact person, or responses are delayed.We propose that Ex Libris implements an integrated chat or messaging feature within the Alma platform. This tool would allow users to easily find and connect with peers in the same functional areas (like Acquisitions) across other user…
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Chat entre instituciones usuarias de Alma
Considero que un chat entre instituciones usuarias de Alma sería una manera muy agil y eficaz de intercambiar información y aprovechar nuevas maneras de trabajar. Poder intercambiar informacion con otras universidades usuarias de alma sobre temas cotidianos de nuestro trabajo en Adquisiciones enriquecería nuestras experiencias. A dia de hoy la información puntual con nuestros compañeros bibliotecarios en otras universidades es complejo, a veces no sabemos a quien dirigirnos y a veces el proceso del correo es lento o no se contesta. Exlibris puede ser quien consiga el medio para favorecer esta comunicación. (No
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Convert "request communicated to storage" to resource sharing
When a request has the status of "Request Communicated to Storage," there should be an option to convert the request to a Resource Sharing Request.
If an item cannot be located in the ARS, it stays at the "Request Communicated to Storage" status until the item is marked missing or the request is cancelled. When the item is marked missing, the request is also cancelled. There should be a way to convert these to Resource Sharing first, as we do with other items that can't be located.
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Physical journal records with holdings but no items to generate an identifier which can be used in an Alma workflow
We would like the ability for physical journal records with holdings but no items to generate an identifier which can be used in an Alma workflow, e.g. to be put on hold, in transit etc.
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Include Entry-Level Primo Indexing for Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World
According to the CDI coverage list (new one here https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/@api/deki/files/210988/CDI_collection_list_alma_07-09-26.xlsx?revision=1) it looks like Bloomsbury Encyclopedia of Popular Music of the World via our purchase of the Bloomsbury Popular Music Collection/Bloomsbury Music & Sound is Book Chapter level, which does not mean much in a search. We would like Bloomsbury Encyclopedias to have entry level indexing so that a user who searches for a topic will be directed to that specific entry to the Encyclopedia.
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Reinstate Add item and Add item from template menu options/buttons in New Physical Items experience
In the New Physical Items Experience, the "Add item" and "Add item from template" options are missing from the Title items list page when conducting an All Titles or Physical Titles search. The options are still present when conducting a Physical Holdings search.
I have filed a case with Clarivate and confirmed that this is expected behavior, not a regression: "Currently, the Add Item and Add Item from Template options are available when accessing the Items List through a Physical Holdings search, but they are not available when coming from an All Titles or Physical Titles search. This appears to…
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Analytics - Allow copy and paste from reports/results
Once a report is run and the results are only two or three objects, allow copy and paste functionality - its not needed to always export a report to fix the problem.
I dont want to create a xls report for three things... thats a waste of time...5 votes -
MDE & Sets - Send to MDE should offer options to send bibs or holdings for editing
When working with sets, it would be very helpful to have the send to MDE offer two options. One for sending bib records to MDE for fixing AND one for sending Holdings records to MDE.
OR send BOTH (all) to MDE.
Working with sets of holdings requires you to see all holdings on a single bib to fix errors or move items from one holdings record to another - you cant see this on a holdings list.
So, i would like to bulk edit these records on either bib level OR holdings level.6 votes -
MDE Release displayed records in list send back to previous screen
When clicking the Release displayed records in the list the entire list is cleared. That functionality should not only clear the list, but also close MDE to return to the previous screen.
There are too many clicks involved to get back to what you were doing previously.
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Enable configuration of character limits in mandatory fields for request forms to prevent blank spaces on mandatory fields
We have had issues with users submitting blank details in request forms. Specifically Home address, which we need if we are to deliver items to them.
For privacy reasons we do not hold patrons addresses in the system and ask for them as part of the request form.
Even if we set the field as mandatory users can enter a space and still submit the form.
We would like to be able to configure character limits or character minimums for mandatory fields.
For example for post code we know these should always be 4 characters and would want to reject…1 vote -
Create a Distinct Process Status for Loaned Items Marked Lost When the Lost Loan Is Deleted
When an item is on loan to a patron and the loan has been marked Lost, deleting that lost loan in Alma changes the item’s process status to Missing. This creates confusion because the item is not simply missing from the library’s shelves; it was previously checked out to a patron, declared lost through the overdue/lost billing process, and then administratively removed from the patron’s active loan record.
A distinct status such as Lost Loan Closed would more accurately reflect the item’s history and current condition.
Benefits
This enhancement would:
• distinguish deleted lost-loan items from regular missing inventory,
•…24 votes -
Include ocn or other 035 as an exportable field for Alma sets
Currently, 035 fields are not included as viewable or exportable fields in Alma Sets. It would be helpful if we could include 035 fields - specifically OCNs - in an exported list of titles. We use Analytics to gather this information, but it requires an extra few steps. In streamlining our workflows, we want to see as many details about records as possible.
Thank you for considering this idea!
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Admin - Create a set - how many records are in my set without opening the set
Why cant we see on the list of sets pages how many records are in each list?
Surely that can be shown without having to open endless sets...7 votes -
Admin - Sets and analytics - remove from a set more than 50 at a time
When duplicating a list - we tend to duplicate sets to test functionality on a small group of records before applying a new update to thousands of records - there has to be an easier way to remove records from a set than selecting 50 and removing 50 at a time...
3 votes -
Separate local requests from resource sharing requests in block preferences
At present, there is no way to separate local requests from resource sharing requests for the “Item is on expired hold shelf for another patron” block preference configuration.
If front desk staff attempt to check out an item to the wrong patron by mistake, this lack of separation between request types results in an undesirable outcome—a resource sharing item being checked out to the wrong patron! To cite a recent case: because 'Handle Automatically' was enabled for that block, the fulfillment request was cancelled. However, when the system then evaluated the second block, “Item is bound to a borrowing request…
3 votes -
Portfolio ordering
It would be very helpful to have the option to define the order of portfolios manually, rather than having them displayed in a fixed or predefined order.
Thank you!
Stephan6 votes -
Automatic Upload of Electronic Holdings (Autoholdings integration) - Walter De Gruyter Publishing
Implement Automatic Upload of Electronic Holdings (Autoholdings integration) for Walter De Gruyter Publishing
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Library closure added to calendar in borrowing library should affect existing Rapido loans in lending library
A library closure added to the calendar of the borrowing library will affect the due date of a Rapido loan for the borrower and the borrowing library but will not affect the due date in the lending library. On the original (lending library's) due date, the system will revert the extended due date to the original due date, mark the item overdue, but users are not notified and the due date remains unchanged in their accounts. Users could be billed for an item they didn't know was overdue.
This should have been fixed by the May 2025 release, following CERV…
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Add facets to left side when working with electronic collections and portfolios
The current facets for electronic collections are limited to material type. I would like to see a facet to filter by activated/non-activated collections and portfolios. Two use cases:
1. Activated collection, missing a few portfolios in our IZ because did not have auto add turned on. If I go to the CZ version, there is no way to easily see the unactivated portfolios in that collection so I can activate them. had to page through 17 pages to find the few titles that were not activated.
2. Seeing unactivated collections in CZ. What if we want to see which gale…1 vote
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