Info Hub (LSP)

Removing OCLC prefixes in 001 field

Last updated:
Sep 15, 2022
Topic(s):
Database maintenance
Summary:

Ensure that OCLC prefixes are not in the 001 field.

Removing OCLC prefixes in 001 field using a Sierra SQL query

Last updated:
Jun 24, 2025
Topic(s):
Database maintenance, Legacy
Summary:

 Ensure that OCLC prefixes are not in the 001 field using a SQL query.

Return Materials at the Circulation Desk

Last updated:
May 12, 2025
Topic(s):
Alma, Fulfillment, Circulation, How to
Summary:

When your institution’s physical items are returned, use this workflow to check in materials.

Rolling Over Ledgers

Last updated:
Jun 16, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma, Acquisitions
Summary:

These links relate to the rolling over Ledgers for the fiscal year. 

Saving Global Updates

Last updated:
Apr 28, 2023
Topic(s):
Database maintenance, Global Update
Summary:

Create and save Global Update commands for reuse

Searching for active item holds using a Sierra SQL query

Last updated:
Jun 24, 2025
Topic(s):
Database maintenance, Legacy
Summary:

Find items with holds still active using a Sierra SQL query.

Searching for bib records without item, checkin, or order records

Last updated:
Feb 12, 2024
Topic(s):
Database maintenance
Summary:

Find non-electronic resource bibliographic records that do not have an attached item, checkin, or order record.

Selecting a Patron Record

Last updated:
Jun 17, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma
Summary:

How to bring up a patron record in Alma

Setting Up Single Sign On

Last updated:
Jun 16, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma, Primo VE
Summary:

Alma supports authentication to a campus system via SAML 2.0. This allows users (staff and patrons) to log into Alma using their familiar institution login. Setting up SAML authentication must be done for both Alma and Primo VE. 

Setting up SIS Load (SFTP)

Last updated:
Jun 16, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma
Summary:

Alma can be set up to ingest patron information from a local student information system (SIS). The primary mechanism to do this uses SFTP processes, as described in the links included here. 

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