Alma 2026 Release Highlights Videos
Videos
Linked Open Data Editor
February 2026
Alma now supports BIBFRAME cataloging via the new Linked Open Data Editor! The BIBFRAME linked data ontology was developed by the Library of Congress, and is based on RDF using properties and classes. If your institution wishes to enable BIBFRAME cataloging, your administrators can do so under Configuration > Resources > Activate Linked Open Data Formats.
Add MARC Field Indexes to Repository Search
February 2026
Administrators can now add custom bibliographic indexes to the available repository search fields for your institution in Alma.
Override Patron Hold Policies
February 2026
Library staff, with appropriate privileges, can now see what blocks are preventing or limiting a hold request, and can override them, if authorized. This enhances library flexibility and adds transparency for the staff to the request process.