Table of Contents
Introduction
SIS integration can begin as soon as a college has enabled User Authentication. Colleges can also prepare draft SIS extract files for Ex Libris to review at any time.
New information will be added to this page as we learn more.
Activities
Review Technical Documentation
a) User Management in Alma
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/integrations/user-management
b) Details on SIS integration (extract, xml build)
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/integrations/user-management/sis/synch
c) Data dictionary (xsd for version 2)
https://developers.exlibrisgroup.com/alma/apis/xsd/rest_user.xsd?tags=SIS
d) SIS Loader PowerPoint and Sample Files from Ex Libris (Examples are from the US and not using Banner)
e) Sample XML file from Loyalist. This file was populated with student information from Banner. The job ran nightly, placing the updated student file in an SFTP folder for upload to Loyalist’s instance of Alma.
Note: User group code definitions come from the Library’s current ILS, rather than those listed in the xsd link above. "Mandatory" fields are marked.
Meeting Recordings
Student Information Systems (SIS) for Library Staff (Optional for IT) - Feb 8, 2022 - Meeting Recording: Pending
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) for Library Staff (Optional for IT) - Feb 15, 2022 - Meeting Recording: Pending
Ex Libris / Ontario College SIS Integration for IT Personnel - Feb 18, 2022 - Meeting Recording: Pending
3rd party Integrations for Library staff (Optional for IT) - Feb 22, 2022 - Meeting Recording: Pending