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Improve batch Connexion export process
Currently, exporting records in batch from Connexion results in a status report for each individual record as it processes. Each status window must be closed before the next record can be processed. See screenshot for example. This becomes very tedious when working with hundreds of records. A configuration that permits Connexion to export in true batch form with a status report appearing after either the complete job or a set number of records (10 or more) would be preferable.
1 vote -
Consortia distribution mode of RetentionReason table per row
Hi,
we're thinking about the distribution of configuration for the Collection development from the Network Zone.
For our use case, we need to be able to centrally distribute the Retention Reason table per row (
Customization mode: Specific rows can be customized). There might be a mix of consortia and local reasons for retention. The NZ should be able to distribute the consortia retention reasons and the IZs should be able to add their own local retention reasons independently of the distributed NZ reasons.9 votes -
Prevent the moving of Analytics reports to subfolders
We have identified an issue with Analytics reports being able to be moved, and some negative consequences of that.
One morning we noticed that our IZ shared reports folder is no longer in the shared folder. In spot checking our NZ and other IZs, this was the only one missing.
A member of our report groups reports that she is seeing that missing folder under her My Folder. When she tries to move it back it says Access Denied.
Essentially, the folder has the permissions for the Institution, so when it is cut/pasted/moved into a private folder, it is allowed. However, when the folder is moved into the private folder, the user is stopped due to no one having permissions or ability to create objects at the institution level.
We believe folders such as this should not be movable as it can happen inadvertently and interrupt staff's ability to use reports.
We opened a ticket with Ex Libris many years ago but have been told that "After a thorough examination, it has been decided that a solution for this will not be part of the current Alma work plan."
We would like these higher level folders to be unmovable in order to prevent these issues.
We have identified an issue with Analytics reports being able to be moved, and some negative consequences of that.
One morning we noticed that our IZ shared reports folder is no longer in the shared folder. In spot checking our NZ and other IZs, this was the only one missing.
A member of our report groups reports that she is seeing that missing folder under her My Folder. When she tries to move it back it says Access Denied.
Essentially, the folder has the permissions for the Institution, so when it is cut/pasted/moved into a private folder, it is allowed.…
1 vote -
Add reminders to Analytics
The function reminders is only partly useful at the moment. Improve it by adding reminders to Analytics. Creating and scheduling reports on reminders by type, status, text and so on would be very helpful for us.
32 votes -
【NACSIS-CAT/ILL Cloud App】We would like to request that prefix matching search, similar to WebUIP, be implemented in the Cloud App as well.
Unlike Western books, Japanese titles are not displayed word by word, so prefix matching search is frequently used.
Therefore, it would be very helpful if prefix matching search could be enabled, as it is in WebUIP.The following three prefix matches are possible in WebUIP but not in the Cloud App. Could you please adjust the system to enable prefix matching search?
(1) Cloud App “NACSIS-CAT/ILL” > Catalog > Book Bibliography
(2) Cloud App “NACSIS-CAT/ILL” > Catalog > Journal Bibliography
(3) Cloud App “NACSIS-CAT/ILL” > Catalog > Uniform Title AuthorityThank you in advance.
3 votes -
Add an API endpoint to rerun an import profile job that failed
We are monthly running an automated import profile to import electronic resources. Almost every time the import profile job finishes with status Completed with Errors and needs to be manually "rerun". This is a documented behavior: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Documentation/010Alma_Online_Help_(English)/040Resource_Management/060Record_Import/080Monitor_and_View_Import_Jobs#Rerun.
We would like to have an API endpoint through which we can simply rerun the import profile job that have failed due to the error "Failed in Commit after calling NZ" in some of it's files. This would allow to have the whole import process truly automated and without the need to manually intervene every time it runs.
2 votes -
Alma as a linked entity User Interface
The Alma backend comprises a large bunch of linked entities of different types like title, holding, request, item, report, ... However, on the user interface side theses links and references often are only displayed implicitly. We propose to make these references explicit. Example: The list of requests shown in "Monitor Requests and Item Processes" display a MMS-ID as well as (in certain cases) an Item ID. In order to view the respective title or item entity one has to copy the ID and paste it into the title, respectivly item search. We propose to add a "one click link" for any entity ID displayed by Alma. Further examples:
- Active and Expired Hold shelf: Item entities as well as title entities should be linked.
- Lending requests: Item entity shoul be linked.
- Process reports: Any entity IDs should link their respective entities.
- Analytics: Any entity ID within an arbitrary analysis should get a direct link to their respective entity within the Alma User Interface.
In addition in order to becom a linked entity User Interface, Alma must provide a means to share entities with other. Deep linking funktionality is a overdue feature, and, of course a prerequisite for linking Alma entities from within Analytics.
Last but not least: The usage of book cover thumbnails is inconsistent within Alma. We propose to provide book cover Thumbnails whereever a reference to a title entity is given (explicitly or implicitly).
The Alma backend comprises a large bunch of linked entities of different types like title, holding, request, item, report, ... However, on the user interface side theses links and references often are only displayed implicitly. We propose to make these references explicit. Example: The list of requests shown in "Monitor Requests and Item Processes" display a MMS-ID as well as (in certain cases) an Item ID. In order to view the respective title or item entity one has to copy the ID and paste it into the title, respectivly item search. We propose to add a "one click link" for…
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Receiving queue - continuous, claim status and last issue collected
I am an acquisitions librarian at a legal deposit library. We have nearly 9000 active subscriptions and we often want to look at the status of other active POLs by the same vendor when receiving. It would be helpful to see in the receiving queue the receipt status of a POL at a glance, rather than having to go into manage items. This would be whether the POL has overdue items (is in claim); and the description of the last issue collected.
12 votes -
Data visualisation: Open for saving canvas templates.
Data visualisation: Open for saving canvas templates.
As described in https://docs.oracle.com/en/cloud/paas/analytics-cloud/tutorial-custom-themes/index.htmlThis makes it easier to standardise look and feel of institution reports.
17 votes -
Please disable default "unit price" note when creating invoices from file
Just as what the title suggests. The note is redundant. Or allow us to remove notes in all invoice lines in batches.
1 vote -
Marine Corps University Press ebooks and journals
Add Marine Corps University Press open access ebooks and the following journal titles to the Community Zone:
Journal of Advanced Military Studies: JAMS
Marine Corps History
International Perspectives on Military Education: IPME
China: Military Studies Review
MCU Insights
Expeditions with MCUPThe starting URL is https://www.usmcu.edu/MCUPress/
2 votes -
No automatic cancelling of request when changing item location (or a more useful error message).
When we change location for an item we always get an error message that says that the change can lead to requests being cancelled (if there are any). But since it always shows, even when there are no request (which is most of the time in our experience), it is easy to ignore.
We would like to be able to choose if a request should be cancelled or not, even if the new location shouldn’t allow requests for the user.
Another possibility is that that the error message only shows when it is relevant and there actually are requests that risk being cancelled.When we change location for an item we always get an error message that says that the change can lead to requests being cancelled (if there are any). But since it always shows, even when there are no request (which is most of the time in our experience), it is easy to ignore.
We would like to be able to choose if a request should be cancelled or not, even if the new location shouldn’t allow requests for the user.
Another possibility is that that the error message only shows when it is relevant and there actually are requests that…7 votes -
When editing an item – show only valid item policies for a chosen location
We suggest that the drop-down list of item policies only display item policies that are valid for the chosen location. At present, the drop-down list for item policy in the physical item editor shows all item policies available in the system, regardless of whether they are actually in use for the chosen location or not.
Or the system should display a warning when selecting an item policy that is not used for the chosen location.3 votes -
Add a user parameter to the copyright rules for accessibility
We work closely with our Student Accessibility Support office with particular regard to our students with print disabilities. Students let that office know that they opt-in to disclosure of their name to the library, so when it comes to digital access rights, they have elevated permissions. This impacts any in-copyright materials that are digitized solely for accessibility as well as items we have in controlled digital lending.
To complement what we have done with regard to digitized materials in our catalog, we would also like to add a parameter to the copyright rules so when these patrons make chapter or article requests, they can also bypass the normal United States copyright rules as allowed under the Chafee Amendment (17 U.S. Code § 121) since they have a documented accessibility need. Since resource sharing staff do not have an easy mechanism to know which students have print disabilities, without such parameters in place these students are denied scans to which they are legally entitled and which they need for their education.
We work closely with our Student Accessibility Support office with particular regard to our students with print disabilities. Students let that office know that they opt-in to disclosure of their name to the library, so when it comes to digital access rights, they have elevated permissions. This impacts any in-copyright materials that are digitized solely for accessibility as well as items we have in controlled digital lending.
To complement what we have done with regard to digitized materials in our catalog, we would also like to add a parameter to the copyright rules so when these patrons make chapter or…
2 votes -
Add ability to sort by due date
In certain circumstances, such as when working with renewals or overdue books, we are looking specifically for books with certain due dates. However, currently the system does not allow us to sort sets by due date, and this can make the requests we need to work on hard to find. Adding the ability to sort by due date will save staff time and frustration.
4 votes -
Have multiple pickup locations available in Primo when requesting items from the same library
Our wish is to be able to offer several pickup locations in Primo for the same library when documents are available for loan (not linked to a reading room desk) without having to create a new virtual library. The library must be able to configure the visibility of these pickup locations based on certain user criteria (e.g., user group).
For example, a library may offer a special room whose access is reserved for teachers and doctoral students. The library would like doctoral students/teachers to be able to choose this room as their pickup location at the time of the request via Primo.
Our wish is to be able to offer several pickup locations in Primo for the same library when documents are available for loan (not linked to a reading room desk) without having to create a new virtual library. The library must be able to configure the visibility of these pickup locations based on certain user criteria (e.g., user group).
For example, a library may offer a special room whose access is reserved for teachers and doctoral students. The library would like doctoral students/teachers to be able to choose this room as their pickup location at the time of the request…
27 votes -
NZ and IZ environment: deletion of electronic collection in IZ should also delete records from NZ
NZ and IZ environment: deletion of electronic collection in IZ should also delete records from NZ
6 votes -
Rapido – Popup warning when local/consortium copy exists
We have more than 4 millions documents in our consortia, and a Rapido service. Sometimes patrons order a document via Rapido while this document is available locally. This can be choice or an error. To avoid errors, Rapido should display a configurable popup whenever a patron submits a Rapido request for an item that is available in our consortium. The popup would warn the user that a free local loan exists and ask for explicit confirmation before sending a paid ILL request, for example: “One or more copies are available from your library network for free loan. Would you still like to proceed with your interlibrary loan request, a paid service charged according to the fees in the link?” This feature would reduce unnecessary Rapido/ILL costs, promote use of local and consortial holdings, and improve transparency for patrons while preserving their freedom of choice.
We have more than 4 millions documents in our consortia, and a Rapido service. Sometimes patrons order a document via Rapido while this document is available locally. This can be choice or an error. To avoid errors, Rapido should display a configurable popup whenever a patron submits a Rapido request for an item that is available in our consortium. The popup would warn the user that a free local loan exists and ask for explicit confirmation before sending a paid ILL request, for example: “One or more copies are available from your library network for free loan. Would you still…
18 votes -
royal society of chemistry gold 2026
Please advise on the ETA on when the Royal Society of Chemistry Gold 2026 package will be loaded into the Community Zone for activation. The vendor rep I am in communication with has mentioned that they are currently in progress to send EXL their 2026 files. It would be great to know when to expect it to be available for activation. Thank you!
2 votes -
Allow Resource Sharing Request status as displayed in user account to be customizable
When viewing resource sharing requests in a patrons account the system truncates the request status description. For example status of Ready to be sent is truncated to Ready. Desk staff (not always those who work directly with RS requests) see Ready they assume the item is available for pick up. While we can train staff given the large number of staff and turnover, ensuring everyone knows and retains the information about what those truncated status descriptions mean is a nearly impossible task. We would like to be able to customize the display for our library to use language that makes sense to us.
When viewing resource sharing requests in a patrons account the system truncates the request status description. For example status of Ready to be sent is truncated to Ready. Desk staff (not always those who work directly with RS requests) see Ready they assume the item is available for pick up. While we can train staff given the large number of staff and turnover, ensuring everyone knows and retains the information about what those truncated status descriptions mean is a nearly impossible task. We would like to be able to customize the display for our library to use language that makes…
3 votes
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