Metadata Management
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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.
2022 H1
Refine Advance Search (NERS 2020 #6795) - Indication Rule Form
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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
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The catalog manager will be able to import titles by
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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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The cataloger will be able to create Linked Open Data records and add them to the catalog
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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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The cataloger will be able to search and use Linked Open Data records side by side with existing bibliographic records.
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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
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Catalogers will be able to control specific bibliographic headings from linking or not linking to authorities
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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
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The All Titles Staff Search will be updated and redesigned for better usability, performance, productivity and overall user experience |
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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
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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 |
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The cataloger will be able to perform catalog maintenance tasks more efficiently |
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