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    How can a record locked by another user be unlocked in Alma?

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    • Article Type: Q&A
    • Product: Alma

    Question

    How can a record locked by another user be unlocked in Alma?

    Answer

    1. Go to Alma > Resource Management > Metadata Editor
    2. Select Tools > Release All Records for User
    3. Select the User, and Release Records.*

    *The user can be identified by viewing the locked record in the Metadata Editor. It will say "View Only - locked by user@01EXL" to specify what user and which institution.

    Category: Metadata Support - Alma

    • Article last edited: 04-Aug-2021