Harvard is participating as a development partner with Ex Libris to explore use of a Robotic Process Automation tool with the Alma/Primo (and beyond integrations.

Project Summary

1. Items are pulled and permanently withdrawn from Harvard Depository (HD) and shipped to Google Ann Arbor for scanning. Iron Mountain is managing pulling and shipping of materials.
2. LTS uploads metadata files to Google. Note: Google requires receipt of metadata prior to receiving physical materials for scanning.
3. After scanning, items are shipped to and reaccessioned at ReCAP. 

Project Timeline

Phase 1 (November-December 2024)

• Ex Libris Partnership kickoff - November 21, 2024
• LTS Onboarding of Tool - December 2024
• Development of Initial Use Cases - December 2024

Phase 2 (January-March 2025)

Future Use Cases