Technical Seminars

Different types of sets help you to manage your data on a day-to-day basis. We’ll discuss the different types of sets that are available in Alma and how to determine the best one to use for a particular purpose. We’ll run and monitor processes using various saved sets to perform global data change activities.

Let’s get started with Alma Analytics! We’ll begin by examining the Canned Reports and viewing the data that is retrieved in your production environment. In addition to reviewing the basic mechanics of editing these reports, we’ll build several simple analyses and expose the results to others.

Normalization rules and processes may be used to change the behavior of how metadata records are corrected or updated in Alma. Normalization rules are created in the Metadata editor and applied when importing records to the repository. Join this session to gain hands-on experience with writing normalization rules and testing that rules are performing correctly.

Normalization rules and processes may be used to change the behavior of how metadata records are corrected or updated in Alma. Normalization rules are created in the Metadata editor and applied when importing records to the repository. Join this session to gain hands-on experience with writing normalization rules and testing that rules are performing correctly.

As of the January release, Alma supports the use of serial prediction patterns and opening expected issues. This presentation will focus on the workflow for setting up prediction patterns noting the prerequisites and demonstrating through a number of different examples. You’ll have the opportunity to follow along for a hands-on experience.

There are many different kinds of workflows in Alma Acquisitions, Fulfillment, and Resource Management functional areas. Join this session as we cover selected workflows in each functional area, and their best practices. You will have the opportunity to practice these workflows in this hands-on session.

Dig even further into Alma Analytics! Starting with scenarios describing reports that are needed, we’ll build complex reports including formatting and customizing them to meet your needs. Scenarios will be provided.

Dig even further into Alma Analytics! Starting with scenarios describing reports that are needed, we’ll build complex reports including formatting and customizing them to meet your needs. Scenarios will be provided.

This session will provide an overview of the configuration options and workflows in Alma resource sharing with particular attention to how these options display in Primo.

How can I assign and manage multiple funds to pay for an expensive item? What if I order multiple copies of an item, but only one copy arrives with the invoice? What if I need to change the fund associated an ordered title? Join this hands-on session to learn about advanced functionality in Alma Acquisitions through use various case scenarios.

Welcome to the new Ex Libris Developers Portal! This demo will introduce the portal, which includes detailed product API and integration documentation as well as the API dashboard for Ex Libris SaaS applications. Learn how to use the portal’s blog and forum, and discover how to contribute code and apps. The next generation EL Commons is upon us- come learn how it benefits you!

Welcome to the new Ex Libris Developers Portal! This demo will introduce the portal, which includes detailed product API and integration documentation as well as the API dashboard for Ex Libris SaaS applications. Learn how to use the portal’s blog and forum, and discover how to contribute code and apps. The next generation EL Commons is upon us- come learn how it benefits you!

Alma APIs have been upgraded. We’ll walk through using the Developer Portal to register for an account, explore the REST-based APIs, use the interactive API console to get started, and use the detailed documentation for the nitty-gritty. By the time we’re done, we’ll have a basic working student portal. Along the way, we’ll review best practices and discover some tips and tricks to using the new APIs.

Alma APIs have been upgraded. We’ll walk through using the Developer Portal to register for an account, explore the REST-based APIs, use the interactive API console to get started, and use the detailed documentation for the nitty-gritty. By the time we’re done, we’ll have a basic working student portal. Along the way, we’ll review best practices and discover some tips and tricks to using the new APIs.

Work orders in Alma are staff-driven requests for items that need internal processing – and they are flexible depending on your library’s processes. In this hands-on session you will learn how to configure work orders and best practices. We’ll also cover some examples of how work orders can be used to help you think about how you might employ work orders at your library.

This session will review common issues in electronic collection management and demonstrate troubleshooting tips and tools for each of these issues.