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OPAL Alma/ExLibris LMS

Resources and information related to Alma/Primo

OPAL Recommendations

These are the recommended configuration settings for OPAL Libraries. Some of these require admin access. If you do not have access, please reach out to OPALHelp and we'll take care of changes for you.

 

ALMA INSTRUCTIONS NOTES
     
     
Preferred Term  Correction Job This job is disabled by default. To enable it, set the disable_preferred_term_correction_job parameter (configuration > resources > other settings) to false Confirm that the Authorities - Preferred Term Correction job is active. If it is disabled, contact Ex Libris support to enable it
     
ANALYTICS    
Include NZ Managed Resources Configure your institution's Alma Analytics to access and include Network Zone (OhioLINK resources) data. Also applies to Ex Libris’ out-of-the-box ACRL/IPEDS reports
     
     
PRIMO    
Hypertext Linking Definitions    
     
RAPIDO    
Hold Shelf Default

Recommend changing the rapido_hold_shelf_expiration to “circ_desk” (Configuration > Resource Sharing > General > Other Settings) which means the time will be based on the circulation desk hold shelf configuration.

Then, set the circulation desk “Maximum time on Hold Shelf” by going to Configuration > Fulfillment > Library Management > Circulation Desk > Hold Shelf Information.

System default is to use the request due date, which is not what’s typically expected and can be confusing for users.