Question

How is time-out defined in "Manage Patron Services"? How much time can a circulation desk operator work with the loan or return menus before the window refreshes? 

Answer

The default value is 2 minutes, The number of minutes after which the Patron Services page closes can be configured up to 30 minutes, with the parameter patron_services_timeout_minutes. Found in: Configuration Menu > Fulfillment > General > Other Settings. 

New in May 2025: By default, if Alma has not been used for 60 minutes, the session automatically times out (see Logging Into and Out of the User Interface). This session timeout duration can be configured in the Session Timeout page (Configuration > General > General Configuration > Session Timeout).

Additional Information

Click to read about Fulfillment Other Settings.

Find more about "Alma Session Configuration".

• Article last edited: 21-APR-2025