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    • Acquisitions/Serials

      Documentation related to acquisitions and serials functionality in Alma

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      Documentation related to Alma and Primo Analytics and other data-related topics

    • Circulation and ILL

      Documentation related to circulation, users, letters, and other fulfillment functionality in Alma

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      Documentation related to OpenURL, discovery, LibKey, Report a Broken Link, and display functionality in Primo VE and other discovery systems

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      Documentation related to electronic records, CDI, and linking

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      Documentation related to cataloging, resource management, and Network Zone

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      Documentation related to EZproxy use and management

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      Documentation related to Alma user roles, user loads, and authentication

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      Documentation and helpful information about Islandora.

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      • Email for Ship item digitally not being sent to patron

        Introduction A lending library can use Ship Item digitally to send a link to an article to a borrowing library patron. The borrowing library notice FulDigitizationDocumentDelivery is sent to the patron so the patron can access the article. Library ...

      • Rota and Rota Assignment Rule

        What is a rota A rota is a list of potential libraries that are searched to determine if a title is owned and available at that library. A rota should take into account how the request will be delivered. MnPALS libraries with courier delivery for ...

      • Alma Analytics - Getting Started

        The Basics from Ex Libris Intro video From the Knowledge Center Out of the Box Reports In Presentations and Documents Roadmap Analytics Basics from PALS Primo VE Analytics for Functional Areas Sharing Reports Some Intermediate Topics IPEDS Become an ...

      • Minitex ILL Policy Database

        The Minitex has an ILL Policy Database that allows libraries to share information about their collections, policies and contact information, The database can be found here ILL Policy Database | Minitex (umn.edu). If you need assistance adding or ...

      • ILL Renew Borrowing and Lending Policy

        Introduction When a borrowing request has been loaned to the patron, the patron may be allowed to request a renewal. The borrowing library controls if the patron has the option to renew an ILL request and can set a maximum renewal period. The lending ...

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