Analytics and Insights
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Analytics and Insights
Overview
Alma Analytics transforms a broad range of library data into actionable reports and identifiable trends for data driven decision making.
Roadmap
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2026 H1
Flexible Definition of Local Parameters Being Sent to Analytics
Idea Exchange
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Support for configuring which parts of a MARC field (indicators and subfields) are sent to Analytics via local parameters.
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Greater flexibility and precision in how bibliographic and holdings data is reported through Analytics. |
Provides more control over data granularity in reports and enables a more accurate and focused analysis. |
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Improve Visibility of Centrally Managed Network Data
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Enhanced reporting options for Network Zone E-Resources, focusing on improving the ability of consortia members to directly access data managed (on their behalf) in the Network Zone. |
The new functionality will enable better analysis of Network managed e-resources. |
Enables members to create reports with Network data on their own, reducing reliance on the central office and allowing faster access to the data they need. |
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Analytics for Collection Development Workflows
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Introducing a new dedicated Rialto Collection Development workflow analytics subject area, allowing librarians to review their activities and progress done with these workflows.
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Predictable Title Updates
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Title updates in Analytics will run on predefined, scheduled dates. For Networks, all member institutions will be updated together to ensure aligned and consistent data.
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Libraries can rely on consistent update timing, allowing better planning for internal reporting schedules.
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Open Access - Insights
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Provide institutions with insights about cost per use and article processing charges (APC) to inform transformative negotiation with publishers. |
Analytics reports will be introduced, summarizing the financial aspects and spending on article processing charges (APC) with various vendors |
Providing institutions with insights about cost per use and article processing charges (APC) will empower them to make informed decisions during transformative negotiations with publishers, optimizing resource allocation and enhancing the value of their investments. |
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2026 H2
Insights on Analytics Objects
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Actionable insights on Analytics objects delivered directly within Alma. |
Instead of navigating complex report structures or manually filtering data, users receive automatically generated insights derived from existing reports, highlighting key metrics and trends. Powered by AI |
Makes data more accessible to a wider range of users, and helps undercover additional value in existing reports. |
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New Option for Network Zone Administrator to Share Analytics Objects from Network to Members
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Ability for Consortia Central Offices s to easily share Analytics reports directly to members. |
Efficient, one-step distribution of reports across multiple members without requiring individual actions. |
Saves time for Consortia members and ensures consistent access to key reports. |
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Revamp the Out-of-the-Box Reports Area for Improved Usability
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Enhance Out-of-the-Box reports area with improved visualization and easier access to frequently used reports. |
Improve clarity and accessibility, making report discovery more intuitive. |
Increased user productivity and more frequent and effective use of Out-of-the-Box reporting . |
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2027 H1
Integration with External Data Resources
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Analytics will support integrations with external data sources, allowing users to analyze data from multiple systems within the Analytics platform. |
Access and review data from various external sources all within a single, consolidated interface. |
Simplifies workflows and saves time by eliminating the need to access multiple systems, improving the efficiency and effectiveness of staff. |
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Consortia Central Office View for the New Consortial Analytics Interface
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As part of the new Consortial Analytics interface, a Network view will be added to the existing member view.
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Provides coordinated collection strategies and collaboration between the consortia central office and member libraries, with streamlined workflows and improved efficiency directly within Alma.
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Enhanced Fund Expenditure Reporting
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Additional fields will be added to the Fund Expenditure subject area to provide a more complete view of financial activity. This enhancement reflects feedback raised through several Idea Exchange submissions. |
Enable Acquisitions staff to produce reports covering a broader range of financial information. |
Expands the reporting capabilities by allowing libraries to create reports that more accurately reflect their financial activity, reducing the need for workarounds or supplementary data sources when analyzing expenditures. |
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