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      • Add a new collection or subcollection

        To create a new collection or subcollection, log in to Islandora From the Resource Management menu, click on Create a New Collection. In the collection ingest form, enter: Title Collection description (not required) Upload a collection icon. Using ...
      • Islandora Batch Loading Requirements

        Migrating from another Digital Asset Management System to Islandora, these instructions will help you correctly formulate the metadata sheets. For current Islandora customers, PALS will batch load objects and associated metadata for an additional ...
      • Library Leadership Group Annual Meeting 2026

        Library Leadership Group Meeting 2026 The Library Leadership Group Annual Meeting will be held Monday, April 27th at Bethel University 3900 Bethel Drive, St. Paul, MN, 55112 Lundquist Community Life Center (CLC) Room CLC109 As of 4/21, Registration ...
      • Excel Alma Lookup Integration

        The Excel Alma Lookup Integration connects Excel to Alma, allowing instant lookups and data retrieval directly within Excel. The application is developed by Tom Ventimiglia from Princeton University. 1. Activate the SRU Integration Profile in Alma ...
      • Better Library Data

        Announcing Better Library Data – a short-course for this fall!   Let’s use this RIPL program (12 Months to Better Library Data) as our framework and support each other in doing small data projects fall 2026. Our goals are:   Build data confidence   ...

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