Ex Libris Documentation
Harvard Alma Working Groups have summarized key changes below. A full list of changes for the release can be found in the official Ex Libris Release Notes:
- https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Release_Notes/2021/Alma_2021_Release_Notes?mon=202106BASE
- https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Leganto/Release_Notes/2021/Leganto_2021_Release_Notes?MON=202106BASE
General Enhancements
A new Tech Services Work Order status has been added: Serials Cataloging
Analytics & Reporting
Enhancements
Resolved
Acquisitions/Finance
Enhancements
- Following last month's addition of 4th and 5th Reporting Codes, the Alma TSWG has added a new 4th Reporting Code option: DIBAR, which can be used to track orders related to Diversity, Inclusion, Belonging, and Anti-Racism.
- Thresholds for PO Line price and Invoice amount can now be set at the library level. Previously, these values were shared by the institution.
Resolved
Course Reserves/Leganto
Enhancements
Resolved
E-Resources
Enhancements
- Ability to change Alma full text activation to CDI-only full text activation - When an electronic collection is active for full text you can now change it to only be active in CDI using the action Change to CDI-only full text activation. When using this option:
- For aggregator/selective collections, the full text service will be deactivated,
- For database collection, the bibliographic record will be suppressed,
Resolved
- Sushi Harvesting failed when created with an empty report. This was fixed.