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Streamlining Resource Sharing Integration with ALMA: Lessons from NRE Cohorts 1-3

This document outlines the integration of ALMA and NRE for resource sharing, focusing on the transitional period for Cohorts 1-3. It discusses the development of communication standards, specifically the NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol (NCIP). The experiences from the initial profile creation for Marylhurst highlight challenges in testing and automation of resource-sharing workflows. Key lessons learned include the establishment of standard protocols and tailored solutions for unique library needs. The document emphasizes the importance of collaboration and testing for effective implementation.

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Streamlining Resource Sharing Integration with ALMA: Lessons from NRE Cohorts 1-3

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  1. Circulation Integration

  2. Transitional Period • ALMA/NRE Integration for Cohort 1-3 • Communication Standard Required • NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol • A.K.A. NCIP • NRE Profiles Created for Each Migrating Institution • Marylhurst was First Profile Created

  3. The Trials and Tribulations of Testing • Goal: Automate Summit Process with Alma • Challenges: • OCLC No Experience Testing NRE with Alma • Can’t Use Discovery or NRE for Testing • Limited Knowledge of Alma Resource Sharing • No Systems Librarian • NCIP Does What? • Finding Help • Get Bill Kelm! • Use Marylhurst System to Test

  4. The Trials and Tribulations of Testing • Borrowing and Lending Simulated • NCIP Messages Sent to ALMA Test System • NCIP Message Tweaking to Solve Errors • Trial and Error • Different Resource Sharing Situations • Goal: Build a Resource Sharing Workflow • Identify How ALMA Handles Different NRE Processes

  5. What Have We Learned? • One Size Does Not Fit All • Each Member Library is Unique • The Good News • Standard Protocol Established • Automatic Item Cleanup Upon Return • Issues Remain • Holds Information Limited • Manual Check-In With Alma • One Loan Period

  6. Working Together Towards SILS • OCLC and Ex Librisare Ready to Help! • Testing Needed for Each Member Library • How Testers Can Help • Learn Resource Sharing in Alma • Experience with NRE • Have Testing Schedule/Deadlines • Identify Unique Institutional Test Cases • Create Support Structure

  7. Questions?

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