The table below provides a list of recommended training and learning activities in order of priority and due date.
See the https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Implementation_and_Migration/Migration_Guides_and_Tutorials for a complete list of Migration Guides and Tutorials.
See also the Complete set of Getting To Know Alma Training Courses https://knowledge.exlibrisgroup.com/Alma/Training/Getting_To_Know_Alma/Getting_to_Know_Alma_-_English
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Get Ready [All] | Watch Alma Collaborative Networks "Fundamentals" (~20 mins) | Alma Collaborative Networks - Introduction (~10 mins) | Friday, Sep 24 |
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Review "Alma Migration Considerations for Consortia" | Friday, Sep 24 |
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Onboarding [“Generic” Group] | Complete Migration Tutorials [Centriva/ Evergreen/ Mandarin] | General | ||
Overview of Migration (Guide) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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Tips for Completing the Alma Migration Form (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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Non-Ex Libris ILS Migrations | ||||
General Alma Migration – Inventory (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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General Alma Migration – Fulfillment (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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Electronic Systems Migrations | ||||
Migration of Physical to Electronic (P2E) Resources in Alma (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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360RM and Intota Migration (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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Link Resolver to Alma Activations (Tutorial) | Thur, Sep 30 |
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Start to explore the Generic Alma Data Delivery and Migration Guide | Thur, Sept 30 |
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Onboarding [All] | Complete User Management Course (~15 mins) | Link: User Management
Optional content within this course and exercises: ~20-30 mins | Fri, Oct 1 |
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Review "Technical Requirements for Alma and Discovery Implementation" documentation | Technical Requirements for Alma and Discovery Implementation | Mon, Oct 4 |
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Complete Acquisitions Course (~25 mins) | Link: Acquisitions Learn how to create and edit users in Alma, and assign them roles and privileges.
Optional content within this course and exercises: ~60-90 mins | Fri, Oct 8 |
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Complete Resources Course (~20 mins) | Link: Resources Learn how to add and edit bibliographic records and activate electronic collections in Alma.
Optional content within this course and exercises: ~60-90 mins | Fri, Oct 15 |
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Test Your Knowledge for GTKA | Link: Quiz The purpose of the Getting to Know Alma (GTKA) quiz is to both assess your understanding of the concepts reviewed during the GTKA training series, and to provide your library with an opportunity to identify areas for discussion with your Ex Libris team. You will be able to email the results at the conclusion of the quiz. | Fri, Oct 29 |
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Onboarding [Symphony Group] | Complete Migration Tutorials [Symphony] | General | ||
Migration Overview (Guide) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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Tips for Completing the Alma Migration Form (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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Non-Ex Libris ILS Migrations | ||||
General Alma Migration – Inventory (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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General Alma Migration – Fulfillment (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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Fri, Oct 8 |
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Electronic Systems Migrations | ||||
Migration of Physical to Electronic (P2E) Resources in Alma (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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360RM and Intota Migration (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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Link Resolver to Alma Activations (Tutorial) | Fri, Oct 8 |
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