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Please also refer to the Information For College IT departments
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3rd Party Integrations
Meeting Recordings
To access the recording or presentation from 3rd Party Integrations Overview Meeting held Thursday, October 7, see 3rd Party Integrations Overview Meeting page.
3rd Party Integrations Form
How to fill out the Integrations Form
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Due October 29
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Submitting the 3rd Party Integrations Form
Please submit the form on Basecamp in the Docs & Files section, in the 3rd Party Integrations Form spreadsheet - completed folder.
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Too Long, Didn’t Read (TL, DR): Tips from the Systems, Analytics and Data (SAD) Subcommittee!
The SAD Subcommittee has created a tip sheet to help with the 3rd Party Integrations Form. The file below called, TLDR-3rd Party Integrations-EDITED Oct18, includes a new column with additional tips. Please use the file above for your submission, but check out the document below for helpful hints.
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Ex Libris Secure FTP Service
Configuring Ex Libris Secure FTP Service
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Max 1GB for the directory
Data retention period - 30 days
Authentication
Authentication Form
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Authentication Information
How does Alma authenticate patrons (read entire page for a complete overview)
Overview of user management in Alma
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/integrations/user-management
Supported schema
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/integrations/user-management/authentication
Next steps for libraries:
a) Determine matching ID
Libraries should meet meet with campus IT staff to discuss any questions and identify a unique attribute needed for Alma authorization. Suggested attendees:
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c) Timeline (for campus IT planning)
Authentication configuration will occur during the implementation phase after production environment delivery of the test load. Patron extracts/updates (SIS) should be tested during authorization stage of authentication.
Training Videos
LDAP Authentication - 3 min
SAML-Based User Authentication - 3 min
Student/Staff Information Systems (SIS) Extracts - Patron Updates
For campus IT unit responsible for patron extracts:
a) Overview of user management in Alma
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/integrations/user-management
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c) Data dictionary (xsd for version 2)
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/apis/xsd/rest_user.xsd?tags=SIS
Note: User group code definitions come from your site's current ILS, rather than those listed in the xsd link above. "Mandatory" fields are marked.
SIS Loader PPT Sample Files
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Alma setup (for library systems staff):
a) Configuring patron update configuration in Alma
Student Information Systems as well as a training video
Presentation on patron management/SIS in Alma
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