Alma Resource Sharing User Group Meeting - December 2022

Dec 28 2022 | 9 - 10am

 

Meeting Summary:

Updates 

  • None 

Digital Article File size error 10MB 

  • An institution has been receiving error messages when they send digital articles through Alma. It's a "File size exceeds 10MB" error when they ship digital files, however, the actual limit for file size in Alma is 25MB. Nicole can't seem to recreate the error on her end and Ex Libris hasn't been able to either. ODIN would like to know if any of the other library staff have seen this error when shipping digital files that exceed 10MB 

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Alma/OCLC Automated Lending String  

  • Tina demonstrated how to create customs holdings groups in OCLC using the policies directory and filters. There are also two custom holdings groups (one for free books and articles, and one strictly for free articles). For those interested in setting up an Alma/OCLC resource sharing functionality or updating their custom holdings groups/paths, please reach out to Tina 

Resource Sharing Directory 

  • Tina’s interested in setting up libraries with the directory; please reach out to her if you’re interested. More information below from 26 October 2022 meeting: 

  • Central place with up-to-date info about Resource Sharing libraries in Alma 

  • Being part of the Directory means you can borrow and lend with other Directory libraries across the country, expanding your RS options 

  • This is especially helpful for libraries that can’t afford WorldShare or need to drop it due to budget constraints 

  • One page RS Directory Info Sheet available under Attachments at top of page 

  • Contributing to the Resource Sharing Directory 

  • Resource Sharing Directory FAQ's    

Library Updates 

  • UND – Holiday break clean-up work: rearranging physical space, end-of-year stats, updating online materials 

  • NDSCS – No RS issues to mention. Preparing for Spring 2023 library instruction sessions, finishing a grant application for preservation assessment, finishing ACRL Survey. 

Resource Sharing User Group meeting schedule moving forward.  

  • Voted to keep the same 

Next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 22nd at 9am CST