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  1. Enrich CZ MARC records for CRL (Center for Research Libraries) collections

    CRL (Center for Research Libraries) has provided metadata to Ex Libris, which has been used to create CZ collections with MARC bibliographic records and portfolios. However, these collections have very poor MARC bibliographic metadata. I suspect they were created by KBART file uploads. Because many of the resources in these collections are older digitized materials, they lack identifiers such as ISSNs and ISBNs and are thus unlikely to join to robust existing CZ records (nor are they likely to be overlaid by provide record loads or CONSER records).

    Could Ex Libris please work with CRL to enrich the MARC bibliographic…

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    0 comments  ·  Existing provider  ·  Admin →
    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    We recently explored this option, and received a response from CRL in February 2025 stating that CRL is not interested in providing CRL MARC records for bibliographic enrichment at this time. It would not be in keeping with agreements they have in place.

    Therefore we will not be able to enrich these collections.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  2. Enrichment of Community Zone bibliographic records for DOAB

    Enrich and update the DOAB bibliographic records in CZ.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    DOAB currently has Bibliographic Rank Average:76.51 which is considered a good average.

    We are using the MARC records available, and currently there is no more enrichment that can be done from these records.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  3. Request to add International Yearbook of German Idealism

    May I request to add International Yearbook of German Idealism from De Gruyter to ALMA? The URL to the collection is https://www.degruyterbrill.com/serial/ijdi-b/html

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    This is considered by De Gruyter as a multi-volume work, and there is no separate title list for this.

    All the volumes are available in De Gruyter eBooks Complete, Collection ID 611000000000002268.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar

  4. Add new collections for SpringerLink Lecture Notes in Computer Science

    There are already several separate collections in Alma for SpringerLink Lecture Notes in Computer Science for various years. However these stop at 2020.

    Is it possible to add collections for 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 to allow for perpetual access to be activated?

    Thanks

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  5. Improve metadata for ProQuest Historical Annual Reports

    Please improve the metadata for the (ProQuest) Historical Annual Reports - Collection ID: 613800000000000384. Average bib rank for this collection is quite low (26.22). Most just have a title. I asked my cataloger what she'd like to see on this records, and she sent the attached. Whatever you can provide would be helpful. Thank you!

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    ProQuest does not generate the required metadata for this collection so unfortunately we will not be able to enrich it.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar

  6. Please add umbrella collections for Adam Matthew AM collections with portfolios

    I appreciate that Adam Matthew collections are represented with portfolios in the CZ! But when we subscribed to AM Explorer I had to manually activate 140+ collections. It would be helpful if in addition to the individual collections, there were umbrella collections with portfolios for the packages of category collections Adam Matthew provides, e.g., AM Primary collections, AM Archives Direct collections, AM Scholar collections, and AM Research Skills collections. Also including a portfolio for each container collection would be ideal.
    The collections are listed at https://www.amdigital.co.uk/support/collections/marc-records
    For brevity, I will give an example of AM Scholar:
    Create a collection with…

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  7. Create electronic collection for 'Modern Humanities Research Association Package' with Project MUSE interface

    CZ already has an electronic collection for Modern Humanities Research Association Package, however the interface is JSTOR. This package's current access moved from JSTOR CSP to Project MUSE - Hosted Only package and not a part of other Project MUSE packages.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    Project Muse confirmed they are not maintaining a title list for the MHRA titles, and that you should either activate the autoholdings collection (Project Muse Open Access Journals, Collection ID: 615420000000000140) or one of the below collections:

    1. 614950000000000877, Project Muse Plus Package
    2. 615280000000002417, Project MUSE - Single Title Subscriptions

    Kind regards,

    Tamar

  8. Update American Association of Neurological Surgeons Publications on KB & CZ

    American Association of Neurological Surgeons Publications , code NEU, has not been updated since 2018. Since then, they started two new gold open-access journals, Neurosurgical Focus: Video and Journal of Neurosurgery Case Lessons, but they have not been in the journal list yet.

    So, I hope you will update the journal list as soon as possible.

    Thank you.

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  9. Updating Hrcak: Portal of scientific journals of Croatia on KB & CZ

    Portal of scientific journals of Croatia, code VP8, includes 353 journals on 360 KB. However, in their website, https://hrcak.srce.hr/en, it indicated 552 journal are incluided.

    I would like you to update title list and change Database name as HRČAK: Portal of Croatian scientific and professional journals soon.

    Thank you.

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  10. Update ScienceDirect Journals (Transactional Access) journal list on KB & CZ

    ScienceDirect Journals (Transactional Access) , code AFTJW, has not been updated since 2020. It seems Elsevier only provides "Journals without transactional access" journal list instead of Transactional access available one.
    So, I hope ExLibris will make updated ScienceDirect Journals (Transactional Access) journal list as soon as possible.

    Thank you.

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  11. Update Scientific Periodicals of Ukraine(Наукова періодика України) on KB & CZ

    Наукова періодика України (Scientific Periodicals of Ukraine), code 9MQ, includes 1752 journalson 360 KB. However, in their website, http://www.irbis-nbuv.gov.ua/cgi-bin/irbis_nbuv/cgiirbis_64.exe?C21COM=F&I21DBN=UJRN&P21DBN=UJRN&S21CNR=20&Z21ID=, it indicated 3035 journal are incluided.

    I would like you to update title list and range holding years soon.

    Thank you.

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  12. Update Arianta : Polish Scientific and Professional Electronic Journals on KB & CZ

    Since last update in 2020, Arianta , code Y2W, has included more journals than 5 years ago.
    When I asked Ms. Aneta Drabek of Arianta administrator to update title lists in 2023, she replied that she had no connection with ExLibris at the moment.
    I hope the company would contact Ms.Drabek for asking journal list & update journal list in 360 KB soon.
    Her e-mail address is listed in their website below.
    https://arianta.pl/#/info

    Thank you.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    For updating existing collections, please open a support ticket.

    This allows better tracking by the appropriate teams, and more efficient handling.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  13. Add full MARC records to CZ for OverDrive and Kanopy

    OverDrive and Kanopy collections have recently been added to the Alma Community Zone. We're thrilled at this possibility, as it should help consortium members manage their collections better. However, the brief MARC records are wholly unexpected given that the company provides MARC records to subscribers.

    If it is contractually possible, please add the company's MARC records to the CZ for corresponding portfolios, as this will aid in discovery and efficiency for both the consortium and member libraries.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    The OverDrive Ebooks and Audiobooks (Collection ID: 61499649300000041) has a Bib rank of 77, which is currently the best we can get.

    Kanopy currently does not provide MARC records. However, we have communicated to them that there is significant interest from the community in obtaining better records and we hope they will be able to provide these in the future.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  14. Naxos Sheet Music Library

    Since Naxos Music Library is supported, can records for their Sheet Music Library be added into the CDI, please?

    The content changes monthly, but the vendor told us they send updated lists (spreadsheets) to libraries upon request.

    Vendor website: https://publishing.naxos.com/

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  15. Could you please help contact Wiley and add Wiley Online Library UBCM SciTech collections in CZ?

    Could you please help contact Wiley and add Wiley Online Library UBCM SciTech collections in CZ?
    Thanks a lot.
    Best,
    Angela

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    Unfortunately, Wiley was unable to provide us with a sustainable title list for this collection.

    Therefore we will not be able to add this collection to the Knowledgebases.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar

  16. Sage Business Cases Indigenous Business Stories Project

    Sage, one of Ex Libris's existing provider partners, has launched a new free Business Cases collection, the Indigenous Business Stories Project. According to Sage, this is a free collection that features studies of businesses founded by Indigenous entrepreneurs. Sage says this collection will give students an understanding of sustainable, community-driven business practices. This collection will expand the global business perspectives represented in CZ content, and because it is free to access, many libraries will likely be interested in activating it in the CZ. Sage says they have already submitted their file to Ex Libris, so we hope it will be…

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello Elizabeth,

    Sage confirms they will not provide a KBART for these cases, and they prefer we will not create a zero-title database solely for these cases.

    They recommended you reach out directly to their support for any further clarification

    onlinesupport@sagepub.com

    Sorry we couldn't help in creating this collection as requested.

    Best regards,

    Tamar

  17. Add journal to Emerald collection

    Please add "Mental Health and Digital Technologies" to the
    Standard: Emerald eJournal Premier Collection (Collection ID: 613720000000001714). This journal is on the current eJournals Premier title list, as found at https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/ejournals-premier.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    For updating existing collections, please open a support ticket for better tracking and handling by our support specialists.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  18. Enriching records of two collections contributed to CZ by Turku University Library.

    Turku University Library (FI-T)has contributed two collections to CZ: Finnish Historical Journals (Collection id 61254065080005971 )and Finnish Historical Newspapers (Collection id 61218060720005971). In IZ we have bibliographic records of high quality of Finnish historical serials, and we would appreciate if we could be able to enrich the records in CZ. Currently it is not possible. The records are made in cooperation with the Finnish ISSN agency and the National Library, all titles have e-ISSN and the records follow cataloguing standards and policies expressed by ExLibris. FI-T as a contributor is of course responsible of the quality and validity of the…

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    Only the contributing institution can update and enrich the collection.

    If this can be done by the contributing institution, they should open a support ticket with the Alma support team.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar Ganor

    Content Product Manager

  19. New Database Request: British Colonial Policy and Intelligence Files on Asia and the Middle East

    Please add a new database to the client center for British Colonial Policy and Intelligence Files on Asia and the Middle East from De Gruyter.

    The starting URL is https://www.degruyter.com/database/bif/html?lang=en
    Thank you.

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    Closed  ·  AdminTamar Ganor (Admin, Ex Libris) responded

    Hello,

    The portal for British Colonial Policy and Intelligence Files on Asia and the Middle East is included in De Gruyter Databases collection (Collection ID 614730000000000018) with the various sub-databases (https://www.degruyterbrill.com/database/bif/html?lang=en#database) available as portfolios in this collection.

    Kind regards,

    Tamar

  20. Please add/update Salesianum entry; provider code PRVHMA

    Please add or update Salesianum (ISSN 0036-3502). It is in the 360 KB but not in a way that reflects its current subscription (not open access) and location (URL).

    Title: Salesianum
    ISSN: 0036-3502
    URL:
    https://salesianum.unisal.it/en/
    https://salesianum.unisal.it/it/

    Contact: salesianum@unisal.it

    Publisher: Universita Pontificia Salesiana (which I think is the provider at code PRVHMA in the 360 KB)

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