Alma Fulfillment User Group Meeting - May 2023

May 31 2023 | 10 - 11am

 

Meeting Summary: 
 

Updates

 

May Feature Release (May 2020) Alma 2023 Release Notes

  • Anonymization of Notes in Requests and Other Records

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Anonymization of Notes in Requests and Other Records
  • Due Date Added to Items List

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Due Date Added to Items List

Making Items Due 15 Minutes Before Close

  • It’s possible to configure closing times on Alma so if items cannot be returned in a drop box (like computers or other equipment), patrons get them back before the doors are locked for the day.

  • ODIN will look into possibilities for SMS messaging to patrons in addition to emails

Hovering Over a Link – Additional Information

  • Expand the “Additional Information” box at the bottom of the page, then hover over any link and it will provide information on what can be found. 

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Additional Information

Alma Idea Exchange

Library Updates

  • UNW – Katie moving to a new position at Williston, news on filling her position will follow; training will likely be desired by new candidate.

  • NDW – Serials Delete Project moving forward. Working on developing a Digital Literacy LibGuide. Moving all physical books to Lv 1 (nearly done .. . Dewey 970-999 left).

Anything else you would like to discuss or address?

  • Ex L's CONTENT listserv message yesterday regarding "direct ingest" of EBSCO eBooks Academic

Next meeting is scheduled for August 30th, 2023 at 10 am CST.