Library Unit
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The Library Unit table is a dimension table that stores details about the library in relation to the area that uses it. For example the library unit under the Funds Expenditure SA is the library that manages acquisitions.
| Field | Description | Field Location in Alma | Additional Information | Data Type | Data Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library Address Line 1 | The first line of the address of the institution. It usually includes the building number and the street name. | Configuration > General > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Contact Information tab. This is taken from the address configured as the Preferred address.
The label in Alma is Address Line 1. |
VARCHAR | 1000 | |
| Library City | The city of the library. | Configuration > General > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Contact Information tab. This is taken from the address configured as the Preferred address.
The label in Alma is City. |
VARCHAR | 255 | |
| Library Code | The library code | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab > Path [the text after the period] |
VARCHAR |
50 |
|
| Library Code (Active) | The code of active (not deleted) libraries | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab > Path [the text after the period] | The same as Library Code without deleted libraries. |
VARCHAR |
50 |
| Library Country | The country of the library. | Configuration > General > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Contact Information tab. This is taken from the address configured as the Preferred address.
The label in Alma is Country. |
VARCHAR | 320 | |
| Library Description | The library description | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab
The label in Alma is Description. |
VARCHAR |
100 |
|
| Library Name | The library name | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab
The label in Alma is Organization Unit Name. |
VARCHAR |
255 |
|
| Library Name (Active) | The library name of active (not deleted) libraries | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab
The label in Alma is Organization Unit Name. |
The same as Library Name without deleted libraries. |
VARCHAR |
255 |
| Library Postal Code | The postal code of the library. | Configuration > General > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Contact Information tab. This is taken from the address configured as the Preferred address.
The label in Alma is Postal code. |
VARCHAR | 200 | |
| Library State Province | The state or province of the library. | Configuration > General > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Contact Information tab. This is taken from the address configured as the Preferred address.
The label in Alma is State/Province. |
VARCHAR | 320 | |
| Unit Type | The type of organization unit | Configuration > General > Libraries > Add a Library or Edit Library Information > Libraries tab
The label in Alma is Organization Unit Type. |
Values can be Institution/Library |
VARCHAR |
20 |