Policy

If you want to request a role in Alma, please follow the procedure for Requesting and updating Alma roles. All other issues related to Alma or UC Library Search can follow the paths below.

One-stop document containing all the links related to onboarding a new Library hire with Alma and UC Library Search.

Procedure for testing updates/changes to configurations and/or customization package for UC Library Search

Communications path that guides local campus staff on how and when to communicate a significant local issue out to both the SILS Cohort and the general UC Libraries system as appropriate.

Staff use Alma Sets to identify multiple records to be manipulated at the same time (e.g., publish metadata in bulk, move a group of records, or run other jobs/processes). The workflow efficiency helps us keep records up to date for our users.

List of most of the barcode sequences for UC Berkeley, include Berkeley and NRLF barcode sequences. Also included are UC Path and SIS barcode sequences for user records

Guiding principles, pathways for requesting roles, supplemental information, and resources are outlined to assist supervisors navigating the roles requesting process for new and existing Library staff.