Definitions/Terms
Q: What is the difference between electronic resources and digital resources
A: [Maria to provide]
Q: If we use Alma to manage digital objects, does it mean we can stop using those digital repositories?
A: ???
Project Details & Meetings
Q: Are all colleges obligated to cut over on the same date or can we each have a custom date? And for GO LIVE date?
A: Yes, in principle, all colleges will cut over on the same date and have the same Go Live Date
Q: How long will regular meetings during onboarding?
1 hour
Q: How long will project status meetings be?
Weekly for 1 hour – for training questions, tips and tricks, etc.
Q: Do we have a tentative schedule for the project meetings yet?
In process of developing – hoping to set standard meeting times
Base Camp
Q: Is Basecamp a collaboration tool? Will we use Basecamp and and Confluence?
A: Yes, Basecamp is Ex Libris’s collaboration tool. It will host detailed information about the project, Alma, etc. Confluence is used by the PMO and will mainly have reminders, communications, etc.
Q: Does each college have its own Basecamp?
A: There is one Basecamp with To Dos at the project level, managed by Ex Libris PM. About 75% of content on Basecamp will probably be applicable to all colleges with some components that are unique to specific colleges. There are options to limit information you see and are notified about from Basecamp.
Basecamp Tour link
Zones
Q: Are colleges responsible for the configuration of the institution zone while OCLS is responsible is responsible for the network zone? Or will OCLS have a canned configuration for all colleges and we can customize from there?
A: Still exploring how this will be set up?
Alma Sandbox
Q: When we will get access to our Alma Sandbox? How do we access it?
A: Access will be provided via Ex Libris Basecamp which will be provided on September 16, 2021. Invitations will come from Ex Libris referring to [add more?]
Q: Does each college have its own Sandbox?
A: There are two Alma Sandboxes.
Basecamp Tour link
Q: Will Sandboxes be refreshed once in a while?
A: Yes, they will be refreshed quarterly upon request.
[Copy over Alma Certification questions slide?]
Third Party Integration
Q: For 3rd party meeting, do we invite IT folks?
Recommended
Q: Are self-check machines and book lending machines included at some phase (SIP2 connections and Stunnel)
Yes, need to be part of 3rd party integration
Are RFID readers considered a 3rd party integration from ExLibris's perspective?
Yes?
Q: Can IT get access to BaseCamp for the P1 integrations?
Not recommended, so much information not relevant for IT. Recommend completing form and then Ex Libris will link to documentation for each software, which should meet IT needs. Ex Libris will provide troubleshooting sessions if needed. [Could also add to Confluence]