Resource Management - PALS - Library Technology in MN

OCLC and Importing Bibliographic Records

Setting up Connexion for Alma step-by-step instructions to set up OCLC Connexion Client to export bibliographic records from OCLC to Alma. Video
Importing Bibliographic Records from Connexion to Alma learn how to use MARC field 949 to create inventory in Alma. Using an import profile to import bibliographic records from OCLC Connexion Client to Alma.
Setting up CatExpress for Alma step-by-step instructions to set up OCLC CatExpress to export bibliographic records from OCLC to Alma. Video
Importing Bibliographic Records from CatExpress to Alma learn how to use CatExpress to import bibliographic records from OCLC CatExpress to Alma.
Batch list of OCLC numbers for input to Connexion using a text (.txt) file as an input to update holdings in WorldCat. OCLC Connexion users only.

Import profile selections to consider when creating an import profile to import bibliographic records.
Order record overlay based on POL use an import profile to match the incoming bibliographic record by the POL number (order number).
Creating a POL overlay import profile to match the incoming bibliographic record on the POL number (order number).
Bibliographic record overlay based on OCLC number in a brief bibliographic created in the Institution Zone. Share the bibliographic record with the Network Zone once the brief record overlayed with a full bibliographic record.
Copy Cataloging using the Network Zone use Network Zone bibliographic records for basic cataloging.
Cataloging using Search Resources making the most from the Alma functionality of searching external resources, such as WorldCat, to import bibliographic records to Alma’s Institution Zone.
Importing Alma local fields to the Network Zone with the March 2020 release, it is now possible to import Alma local fields to the Network Zone.

Call Number Mapping learn about mapping call numbers from the bibliographic record automatically to the holding record.
Adding URLs (Portfolios) to Bibliographic Records using the instructions to add URLs/Portfolios to course reserve or bibliographic records.
Adding Item Notes with a set of records use the Change Physical Items job to add, update or delete item record notes.
Ex Libris basic getting started with Alma cataloging videos.
- Metadata Editor Overview, 5 videos (25 minutes) – Please note that per MnPALS policy, all bibliographic edits need to be made in OCLC, except for adding local fields.
- Physical, Electronic and Digital Inventory Terminology, 4 videos (19 minutes)
- Creating Sets, Running, and Monitoring Jobs, 6 videos (32 minutes)
Adding default library for multi-camps; Define which items to retrieve based on preferred library. Applicable to mutli-library or multi-campus institutions.

Create sets creating sets or records is the first step to update and batch changes in Alma. Learn the basics of set creation.
Batch updates and jobs in Resource Management this document describes resource management-related jobs and their functions. Also, highlighting the basics of running a job.

Publishing to OCLC Alma has the ability to publish bibliographic, holding, and electronic records to OCLC.

Scan’N’Toss an API developed at the PALS office to assist in the item withdrawal process. API creates an item set and a text file with OCLC numbers for the Connexion Client to delete WorldCat holdings.

Batch Changing Holding Records using a Normalization Rule use normalization rules to change indicators, delete or add subfields in a holding record.
Update bibliographic records with local MARC fields use normalization rules to add local MARC fields to Network Zone linked MARC records.

Spine-O-Matic label printing spine label printing in Alma requires a third-party program. The documentation demonstrates how to download and set up the label printing program.
Spine-O-Matic Cloud App it is unnecessary to install the third-party program using the Cloud App, available from within the Alma homepage.

Loading Films on Demand records import Films on Demand records to Alma to enable discovery in Primo.
Loading Electronic Records learn everything you need to know about loading electronic records to Alma. Load electronic type of bibliographic records to create portfolios in Alma. Includes short instructional video and PowerPoint with notes.
- Link to Instructional Video to add links to already existing bibliographic records. Please note display/faceting in Primo works best when loading a print bibliographic record and a separate bibliographic record for the electronic version of the title. Accompanying ppt .

Creating Scope and Search Profile for Primo instructions on creating a scope, search profile, and facet for using eGovernment Documents from the Network Zone.