Alma-D Documentation Topics
About Alma-D
Alma-D is a digitized content description and controlled access system, maintained by Ex Libris, that provides non-preservation cloud-based digitized object storage and controlled access for Harvard Digitized Content:
- Digitized content used for course reserves
- Digitized content for special collections access
Harvard Library and LTS are currently offering Alma-D file staging as a free pilot service through FY22 to libraries and library-associated units.
Guidelines for using Alma-D
Request a new Alma-D collection for your department/repository
- Submit a request to LTS Support with the following information:
- Library/repository unit name
- Business owner (this individual is responsible for content/data-related decisions and approving staff access permissions)
- Brief description of how you plan to use this Alma-D
- LTS assesses the request and responds with any questions/comments.
- LTS creates the Alma-D Collection.
Request/add user access permissions for Alma-D
- Alma Liaison completes Alma Login Request form (to be created) and submits it to LTS Support.
- LTS Support creates/adds Alma-D permisions to the user account and notifies Alma Liaison.
- User accesses Alma by HarvardKey login.
Log In to Alma-D
See Also
NextCloud File Staging (non-delivery temporary file storage)
DRS & Delivery Services (preservation-quality long term file storage and delivery)
Support
Ask questions, request services, and get support.
Existing Alma-D Projects
| Project | Library Unit | Business Owner / Liaison |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Reserves | Harvard Library Access Services | Spruill Harder |
| University Archves | Robin McElheny | |