Alma Fulfillment User Group Meeting - May 2026

May 27 2026 | 10 - 11am

 

Meeting Summary:

Updates/Problems/Concerns 

  • Customize copyright status labels
    • Ex Libris rep said it was for Leganto user only. I asked them to update all materials realted as it's not clear in the documentation

Alma Release Notes – May 2026 

  • OCR for Received Documents
  • PartnerLevel Configuration for ignore_lender_due_date
  • Improved Navigation for Hold Blocks Information
  • Automatic DueDate Adjustment for Early Patron Expiry
  • Configure Resource Sharing Library as Temporarily Inactive 

Library Updates 

  • UND – Interim head of Ask Us Services is retiring. We’re in the process of hiring a 2nd night supervisor. Tutoring is building an office in the library.
  • NDSCS – Video and LibGuide updates (NDE, EBSCO UI & AI features), Alma letters
  • VCSU – Saying goodbye to Ben on Friday (but yay for him of course!), will be hiring for his role, getting ready for NDE, Reading challenge (over 150 books already)
  • BSC – Hiring night and weekend supervisor, NDE work 

Anything else you would like to discuss or address? 

  • Alma Known Issues Portal
  • Alma letters
  • Benjamin Ferguson is joining the ODIN Team as a Technical Support Specialist! Ben’s first day will be Monday, June 1st and he will be specializing in Cataloging & Acquisitions support for Alma & Polaris. 

Next meeting is scheduled for August 26th, 2026, at 10 am CST.