Make subjects usable
Currently the only way to assign a subject to a list is in the Leganto interface.
The function to assign subjects should be added to:
1. Alma when working on an individual list
2. Alma - bulk assign a subject from the reading list task list - select reading lists then 'manage selected' then choose from the list of defined subjects
3. Reading List bulk update job
4. Instructor rollover operations - copy to be supported
5. Course loader rollover - On rollover copy subject
This would enable librarians to help with assigning disciplines/study areas to lists, and not leave it to instructors who don't even know the field exists because it is hidden away in "Edit list", and make maintenance sustainable.
USE CASE: we have an academic trying to encourage greater transparency of resource lists across a whole program. If we published all the lists for maximum visibility in Leganto within our institution, then being able to search for all lists in the discipline would be useful.
It would also enhance use of sample lists by making them more visible.
In addition to being able to search, it would be great if we could create shareable links to all lists with a specific subject assigned.
Maintaining subjects is not sustainable without the tools, and therefore these fields are under utilised.
Peta Hopkins
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I noticed that an old idea about sites being able to manage their own subjects got 173 votes and was completed so I imagine there could be good interest in this. https://ideas.exlibrisgroup.com/forums/395697-leganto/suggestions/34522564-ability-to-maintain-our-own-subject-lists