Alma Training: Schedule

Alma Basics & Beyond 2023

In 2023, we will journey through the lifecycle of books, journals, databases, etc., from acquisition to weeding, with a whole lot in between.

Upcoming Sessions 2023

• February 9, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Introduction to Alma
• February 23, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Rialto with Coutts
• March 9, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ordering 1
• March 23, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ordering 2
• April 6, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Ordering (Analytics)
• April 20, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Cataloging
• May 4, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Cataloging (Analytics)
• May 18, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Discovery
• June 1, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Discovery (Analytics)
• June 15, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Receiving/Activation
• June 29, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Receiving/Activation (Analytics)
• July 13, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Circulation 1
• July 27, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Circulation 2
• August 10, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Circulation 3
• August 24, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Circulation (Analytics) 1
• October 5, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Circulation (Analytics) 2
• October 19, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Course Reserves
• November 2, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Course Reserves (Analytics)
• November 16, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Digitization
• November 30, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Assessment/Weeding

Sessions are held virtually via Zoom. Connection details are shared via the OLS-managed mailing lists. Recordings are made available for later viewing.

Previous Sessions 2023

• January 26, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: COUNTER and SUSHI workshop

• January 27, 2022, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: COUNTER and SUSHI
• February 10, 2022, 2:00 - 3:00 PM: Course Reserves
  • Accompanying documentation: FAQ entries on course reserves
• February 24, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: The Metadata Editor
• March 10, 2022, 2:00 – 4:00 PM: Super Searching and Sets on Steroids
  • Accompanying documentation: LibGuide entry on searching
• March 24, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: OneSearch Resource Recommender
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Resource Recommender
• April 7, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Ordering
  • Accompanying documentation: FAQ entry on How should I handle duplicate orders of ebooks in Alma?
• April 21, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Introduction to Analytics
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Introduction to Analytics
• May 5, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Standing Orders
  • Accompanying documentation: FAQ entry on How do I receive standing orders?
• May 19, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Creating Local Electronic Collections and Portfolios
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Creating Local Electronic Collections and Portfolios
• June 2, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (Inventory Management)
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Inventory Management
• June 16, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (Acquisitions)
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Acquisitions
• June 30, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (E-Resource Usage)
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Link Resolver
  • Accompanying documentation: Ex Libris presentations and documents on Usage and Cost Per Use
• July 14, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (Fulfillment Part 1 - Users / Fines & Fees)
• July 28, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (Fulfillment Part 2 - Circulation & Requests)
• August 11, 2022, 2:00 – 3:30 PM: Analytics (Advanced Tools)
• August 25, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Import profiles
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for import profiles
• September 8, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Normalization and Indication Rules
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for normalization and indication rules
• September 22, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Collection Assessment
• October 6, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Purchase Requests
• October 20, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM
• November 3, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Claiming
  • Accompanying documentation: slides for Claiming
• November 17, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Community Zone Updates Task List
  • Accompanying documentation: FAQ entry on What is the Community Zone Updates Task List and how do I use it?
• December 1, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: Licenses
• December 15, 2022, 2:00 – 3:00 PM: COUNTER and SUSHI for Wiley