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1. 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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2. Dear colleagues, regarding Alma interface, it would be highly useful that the option EDIT ITEM had a 1-step shortcut.

   Dear colleagues, regarding Alma interface, it would be highly useful that the option EDIT ITEM 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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3. Make ISSN field clickable

   When searching in ALMA for e.g. a journal based on MMS ID and get a result, I miss being able to click on ISSN and get a new search result with all titles that match the ISSN.

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4. Add Release Displayed Records in List to Record Actions menu and a keystroke combination

   In the metadata editor, the option to release all displayed records in the record list has only one button which is not accessible by a keystroke. This makes the action less accessible to different users, and is also challenging to document for library staff without including visuals.

   This button, with tooltext "Release displayed records in list," should also appear in the Record Actions menu in the section with other release records options. At minimum, the function should continue the current behavior of releasing the records in the selected records tab. Though it would be useful to have an option to release all records in all records tabs (e.g., MARC21 Bib, Holdings, DC, etc.)

   For accessibility purposes, this function should also have a keystroke shortcut, similar to the split editor having "F6."

   In the metadata editor, the option to release all displayed records in the record list has only one button which is not accessible by a keystroke. This makes the action less accessible to different users, and is also challenging to document for library staff without including visuals.

   This button, with tooltext "Release displayed records in list," should also appear in the Record Actions menu in the section with other release records options. At minimum, the function should continue the current behavior of releasing the records in the selected records tab. Though it would be useful to have an option to… more

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5. New Database Request: International Commercial Arbitration (ICMA)

   Hello,

   Can we please get this database added to Alma? It is called, "International Commercial Arbitration (ICMA)," from Oxford Legal Research Library.

   ICMA combines texts covering key arbitral bodies and jurisdictions with officially recognized and endorsed works detailing the rules governing specific arbitral bodies.

   Collection-level URL:
   https://academic.oup.com/international-commercial-arbitration

   Thank you.
   Katie Tapia-Lynch
   Wayne State University

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6. Adding bib- and item-level information like "MMS ID" and "Barcode" to a patron's "Requests"

   When using "Fulfillment -> Manage Patron Services" to view a user's account, the "Requests" tab shows a patron's current requests, but these lack identifying and linked information beyond the title. Being able to view and click on a link to the MMS ID of the record that the request is for would be helpful since a library may have multiple records with the same title; in addition, item-level information like possible Barcodes for items that would fulfill the request would be helpful in visually confirming that a particular item in hand matches a patron’s request.

   Would it be possible to add logic to this page to support links to the record that the request is on, so that information like its MMS ID on a bibliographic level and possible barcodes on an item level are visible and easily identifiable?

   When using "Fulfillment -> Manage Patron Services" to view a user's account, the "Requests" tab shows a patron's current requests, but these lack identifying and linked information beyond the title. Being able to view and click on a link to the MMS ID of the record that the request is for would be helpful since a library may have multiple records with the same title; in addition, item-level information like possible Barcodes for items that would fulfill the request would be helpful in visually confirming that a particular item in hand matches a patron’s request.

   Would it be possible to… more

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7. Customize secondary search menu under Borrowing/Lending requests

   When searching under Borrowing & Lending requests, the order of the search field options defaults to alphabetical.

   It would be nice to have the ability to customize the order of the search options, so the most used fields can be placed closer to the top of the list to avoid extra scrolling.

   For example, searching by Title is common, but the option is near the bottom of the menu. Staff need to scroll down to it every time they want to search requests by Title.

   It would be nice to at least be able to identify a favorite search field, so the menu could default to that every time.

   When searching under Borrowing & Lending requests, the order of the search field options defaults to alphabetical.

   It would be nice to have the ability to customize the order of the search options, so the most used fields can be placed closer to the top of the list to avoid extra scrolling.

   For example, searching by Title is common, but the option is near the bottom of the menu. Staff need to scroll down to it every time they want to search requests by Title.

   It would be nice to at least be able to identify a favorite search field,… more

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8. Customize secondary search menu under Borrowing/Lending requests

   When searching under Borrowing & Lending requests, the order of the search field options defaults to alphabetical.

   It would be nice to have the ability to customize the order of the search options, so the most used search fields can be placed closer to the top of the list to avoid extra scrolling.

   For example, searching by Title is common, but the option is near the bottom of the menu. Staff need to scroll down to it every time they want to search requests by Title.

   It would be nice to at least be able to identify a favorite search field, so the menu could default to that every time.

   When searching under Borrowing & Lending requests, the order of the search field options defaults to alphabetical.

   It would be nice to have the ability to customize the order of the search options, so the most used search fields can be placed closer to the top of the list to avoid extra scrolling.

   For example, searching by Title is common, but the option is near the bottom of the menu. Staff need to scroll down to it every time they want to search requests by Title.

   It would be nice to at least be able to identify a favorite search… more

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9. Support Processing System Control Number (035) Updates in Imported Authority Record Updates

   Currently, Alma's authority-control jobs do not process updates to MARC21 authority tag 035 (System Control Number) when the update occurs via an authority import profile as the update of an existing record, i.e. there is a match between the existing authority record in Alma and the incoming authority record via the authority import profile. In contrast, the update is processed when there is no match with an existing record, i.e. the record is new to Alma, or, when the authority record has been updated manually via the MDE.

   This was clarified by Ex Libris in a support ticket (case 07255325). According to that explanation, the workflow for updating automatically bibliographic records based on updated authority records (in case of ID-based authority linking and local authority records) - https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/Metadata_Management/060Working_with_Authority_Records#Updating_the_Authority_Record_ID_Automatically_in_Bibliographic_Records - only applies when the imported record is new to Alma, but not when an update to an existing authority record is concerned.

   This is a severe limitation of the current design in Alma that prevents the automatic handling of authority record merges, which involve, in the authority record, the addition of 035 $z (canceled system control number) and in the bib record the replacement of $0 in authority-controlled fields and the update of those authority-controlled fields based on the updated $0.

   One possible workaround is to manually modify tag 035 in the authority record after the imported authority record update, e.g. by adding "035 $a0", so that authority-control jobs will process the tag anew. An alternative workaround is to delete the existing authority record in Alma before the import, allowing the updated record to be treated as new and processed by Alma's authority-control jobs. However, both workarounds require manual intervention, which undermines the idea of library automation.

   We request that Alma processes updates to tag 035 even when the incoming authority record is an update rather than a new record. This enhancement reduces the need for manual intervention and improves the efficiency of authority control in Alma.

   Currently, Alma's authority-control jobs do not process updates to MARC21 authority tag 035 (System Control Number) when the update occurs via an authority import profile as the update of an existing record, i.e. there is a match between the existing authority record in Alma and the incoming authority record via the authority import profile. In contrast, the update is processed when there is no match with an existing record, i.e. the record is new to Alma, or, when the authority record has been updated manually via the MDE.

   This was clarified by Ex Libris in a support ticket (case 07255325).… more

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10. The ability to save and release multiple records at once from the MD Editor

    We would like to have the option to save and release more than one record at a time in the MD Editor. I often have 20+ records open and it would be much more efficient to be able to save and release them all at once instead of having to do each one by hand. It would also be great to have the option to either check which records you would like to save and release or select all.

    Thank you! 😊

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11. Set colour layout depending on physical location

    If you are working on a project in acquisitions and someone comes to the desk to check out a book, the acquisitions project must be scuttled in order to switch over to fulfillment. It would be great to have access to both desks at once (https://ideas.exlibrisgroup.com/forums/308173-alma/suggestions/48521747) and additionally to this, to have an option to configure the color of Alma depending on the desk you are working with. This helps to recognize at a glance which applications are available.

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12. Improve Library Only Note field in reading lists

    We would like to propose the addition of the Library-only note field in Alma to the panel on the right side of the reading list page. We would like to propose a modification to the Library Type note in Alma to improve workflow efficiency. We would like this note to appear in the Reading List Information panel or the panel where the 'view in Leganto' link can be found, rather than in the Notes tab. This should be editable directly from the panel to allow Library staff to add comments or further information related to a list (e.g. summary of communication with tutors, details on item availability, etc.). It would be like the "receiving note" field in POLs, but for reading lists.

    This change would streamline processes by making key information more visible and accessible, which would facilitate handovers and tracking of known issues.

    We would like to propose the addition of the Library-only note field in Alma to the panel on the right side of the reading list page. We would like to propose a modification to the Library Type note in Alma to improve workflow efficiency. We would like this note to appear in the Reading List Information panel or the panel where the 'view in Leganto' link can be found, rather than in the Notes tab. This should be editable directly from the panel to allow Library staff to add comments or further information related to a list (e.g. summary of… more

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13. Searchability for MARC 361

    We would like to be able to search MARC-361 in Alma, if possible also specifically in subfields of the 361.

    https://www.loc.gov/marc/bibliographic/bd361.html
    https://www.loc.gov/marc/holdings/hd361.html

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14. Add Ability to Exclude Holdings Records from LHR Publishing to OCLC When Holding/Bib Records Are Suppressed from Discovery

    Currently, Alma's LHR Publishing job for OCLC does not exclude holdings records from publishing when the holdings record or the related bibliographic record is suppressed from discovery.

    We request the addition of an option in the LHR publishing job to exclude such holdings records from publishing to OCLC. This functionality is particularly important for suppressed holdings records, as the management tag for publishing to OCLC is set at the bibliographic level. Currently, if a bib record contains two holdings records, it is not possible to publish one holding to OCLC while excluding the other.

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15. 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.
    For more info visit:https://www.timesghostwriters.com/

    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.… more

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16. 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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17. In House Use Function

    There needs to be a separate function for 'In-House Use'. Scan-ins for activating Holds and the Return function are being too easily conflated in our In house use statistics. For example we have Kiosks that periodically scan all of the books inside the kiosk and each time it detects an RFID tag it scans in the item which then registers it as an in-house use. Also, staff may scan in an item that they are unsure about which registers it as an In House use. All of this renders In-house use statistics unreliable. The only remedy for this is a separate function that staff selects to Register an In-House Use.

    There needs to be a separate function for 'In-House Use'. Scan-ins for activating Holds and the Return function are being too easily conflated in our In house use statistics. For example we have Kiosks that periodically scan all of the books inside the kiosk and each time it detects an RFID tag it scans in the item which then registers it as an in-house use. Also, staff may scan in an item that they are unsure about which registers it as an In House use. All of this renders In-house use statistics unreliable. The only remedy for this is a… more

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18. ITEM_UPDATE: info about the FIELD NAME modified.

    When we receive a webhook of type ITEM_UPDATE, it would be great to receive WHICH IS THE NAME OF THE FIELD IS THE ONE THAT IS MODIFIED? In the history of an issue, it appears as “FIELD NAME.

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19. Display NZ activated Portfolios even if Related Records Services are enabled in an IZ

    In our consortial environement, we have activaded a number of portfolios on NZ level, which we would then expect to also be available in our IZs. Often this is not the case and instead of a specific article that is part of the portfolio, only the journal it belongs to is displayed under Services for Related Titles. As Ex Libris informed us, this is because Related Records Services are activated in our consortium, which leads the link resolver to display those related journals instead of checking if there is an NZ activated portfolio. Their solution to this would be to also activate the portfolio in the IZ. As this defeats the purpose of having the portfolio activated in the NZ for all, we would like to see this behaviour changed, so that the link resolver checks for both related records and NZ activations, though care should be taken that it does not display the same record as related record and NZ record at the same time.

    In our consortial environement, we have activaded a number of portfolios on NZ level, which we would then expect to also be available in our IZs. Often this is not the case and instead of a specific article that is part of the portfolio, only the journal it belongs to is displayed under Services for Related Titles. As Ex Libris informed us, this is because Related Records Services are activated in our consortium, which leads the link resolver to display those related journals instead of checking if there is an NZ activated portfolio. Their solution to this would be to… more

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20. Automatic Upload of Electronic Holdings (Autoholdings integration) - American Mathematical Society (AMS)

    Implement Upload Electronic Holdings (Autoholdings) integration for American Mathematical Society (AMS), as is already available for ProQuest, Elsevier, Ovid, Springer, Project MUSE, JSTOR

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