Metadata Management

Overview

Alma’s Metadata Management System provides support for many different types of metadata schemes; workflows for authority control; bulk import, and automated exports.

Roadmap

2022 H1	2022 H2	2023
Refine Advanced Search (NERS 2020) - Indication Rule Form Metadata import match methods enhancement Linked Data – cataloging via a 3rd party editor	Linked Data – support core functionality Authority Control – exclude headings from linking	All Titles Staff Search - Enhanced UX Metadata Editor – enhanced merge, combine and overlay

2022 H1

Refine Advance Search (NERS 2020 #6795) - Indication Rule Form

What’s New	Highlights	Impact
The repository operator will be able to perform an improved advanced search for titles with high accuracy, using specific metadata fields and subfields. It will allow for the use of criteria beyond the predefined indexes.	Ability to create an indication rule in the Metadata Editor using a form, thus making it simpler to create such rules	The staff user will be able to better focus their work on relevant titles, which will make their workflow more efficient.

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Metadata import match methods enhancement

What’s New	Highlights	Impact
The catalog manager will be able to import titles by Using a match method with specific ID options and with a specific order Provide conditions for a single match	It will be possible to define up to 5 match methods (from the existing list of options for match methods) and define the order of using them. A new option for “Automatic multi-match handling”, under a new title (in addition to the Select Action): Avoid multi matches by preferring the last created record.	The catalog manager will be able to efficiently update titles using accurate match methods

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Linked Open Data – cataloging via 3rd party editor

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Link Open Data

What’s New

Highlights

Impact

The cataloger will be able to create Linked Open Data records and add them to the catalog

The cataloger will be able to create a Linked Open Data record using a special Alma Cloud App or Integrated 3rd Party Editor.
This app will integrate a standard Linked Open Data editor with Alma.
The cataloger will be able to use Linked Open Data sources while cataloging such as the Library of Congress, Wikidata and Getty.
It will extend Alma's support for multi-formats.

The cataloger will be able to perform catalog maintenance tasks more accurately with less effort

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2022 H2

Linked Open Data – support core functionality

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Linked Open Data

What’s New

Highlights

Impact

The cataloger will be able to search and use Linked Open Data records side by side with existing bibliographic records.

Provide the ability to search Linked Open Data records in conjunction with all other records created in the different formats that exist in the catalog
Provide the ability to manage relationships between records
Provide the ability to use Linked Open Data records in Acquisitions and Fulfillment workflows.
Provide the ability to publish the catalog either in the current format or as Linked Open Data

The cataloger will be able to use the Linked Open Data record in all parts of Alma

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Authority Control – exclude heading from linking

What’s New	Highlights	Impact
Catalogers will be able to control specific bibliographic headings from linking or not linking to authorities	The cataloger will be able to exclude a heading either from the authority task list or the metadata editor The cataloger will be able to define excluding rules for heading linking	The cataloger will be able to perform catalog maintenance tasks more accurately with less effort

What’s New

Highlights

Impact

Catalogers will be able to control specific bibliographic headings from linking or not linking to authorities

The cataloger will be able to exclude a heading either from the authority task list or the metadata editor
The cataloger will be able to define excluding rules for heading linking

The cataloger will be able to perform catalog maintenance tasks more accurately with less effort

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2023

All Titles Staff Search – Enhanced UX

Repository search
enhanced UX

What’s New	Highlights	Impact
The All Titles Staff Search will be updated and redesigned for better usability, performance, productivity and overall user experience	Ability to use multi-value selection facets Ability to perform cross-page bulk operations Show more information Perform actions quickly	The user will be able to quickly find titles and perform actions as needed

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Metadata Editor – enhanced merge, combine and overlay

What’s New	Highlights	Impact
A new and improved method for merging and combining records in the Metadata Editor will be introduced, as part of the continuing work on the new Metadata Editor	Provide the ability to use one wizard to perform either merge, overlay or the combining of records in the Metadata Editor Provide the ability to better control different aspects of these routines - such as direction Enhanced UX with a clear indication in preview mode of the suggested changes	The cataloger will be able to perform catalog maintenance tasks more efficiently

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