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titleHow much staff time is required to set up and initially configure resource sharing with each model?

UNDER CONSTRUCTION, PLEASE COME BACK SOON FOR AN UPDATE

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Do we have an idea of the time it takes for each of these steps in the process for P2P and FN?
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titleHow much staff time is required to manage resource sharing requests day-to-day with each model?

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Systems Questions

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titleWhat SIS integrations are required for a fulfillment network model?

Alma is already integrated with your college Student Information System. No additional integration is necessary for resource sharing in either a P2P or fulfillment network model.

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titleAre there architectural diagrams of how data is transferred via a fulfillment model?

Ex Libris - Resource Sharing Protocols: https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Product_Materials/050Alma_FAQs/Resource_Sharing/Resource_Sharing_Protocols

Workflow Questions and Examples

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titleWhat do the staff workflows in a P2P and a FN model look like?

Peer to Peer Workflows

Fulfillment Network Workflows

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titleWill requests work similar to holds?

In a P2P model, requests go to a borrowing requests list, rather than holds.

In an FN, requests will work similarly to internal Patron hold requests. They will be pulled for a hold from a “pick from shelf” procedure, and routed to the ILL dept for processing. Both local and fulfillment network holds will be included in the Active Hold Shelf in Alma. However, a local hold will have more options than a fulfillment network hold (in addition to "Update Expiry" and "View Audit Trail," you may see "Cancel Request" and "Mark as Missing”). When it arrives at the borrowing library, the item will be scanned in and routed to the requested “campus” or “Library” as with regular physical patron requests. A receipt can be printed for in transit process. An email is sent to the patron when an item is ready for pickup.

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Ex Libris - Resource Sharing Protocols
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titleAre there architectural diagrams of how data is transferred via a fulfillment model?
titleWhat SIS integrations are required for a fulfillment network model?

Alma is already integrated with your college Student Information System. No additional integration is necessary for resource sharing in either a P2P or fulfillment network model.

Will the Resource Sharing request form be customizable like it is currently?

Yes. Please see the documentation linked below for details.

Alma_Materials/050Alma_FAQs/Resource_Sharing/Resource_Sharing_Protocols

UX Questions

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titleIs there something that indicates to the student how long the wait time will be for delivery of an item?

The request form in a fulfillment network and a P2P model can be configured to indicate an average wait time.

In a fulfillment network, request forms can be configured to check for real time availability of items.

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titleWhat does it mean for a patron to “register” when requesting an item?

Alma can be configured to require a patron to register before requesting an item from another library. This ensures the patron is made aware that their personal information will be shared with another institution and give consent if they wish to proceed.

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titleWill the Resource Sharing request form be customizable like it is currently?

Yes. Please see the documentation linked below for details.

Proposal Process Questions

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