LSP Info Hub

LSP resources including top tasks, training, micro-learning, how-to's, and crowdsourced materials and code snippets. 

Ordering an Electronic Collection Workflow

Last updated:
Jun 24, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma, Acquisitions
Summary:

An electronic collection in Alma is a collection of electronic resources that is either a package of electronic portfolios (such as an aggregator package or selective package) or a database. 

Ordering a Package or Database Collection

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

Steps that can be used to manually order a package or database collection

Ohio University Libraries instructions for using OhioLINK's comprehensive files prior to migration

Last updated:
Mar 26, 2025
Topic(s):
Database maintenance, Crowdsourced
Summary:

Steps and tips for locally loading OhioLINK's 2024 comprehensive e-resouce record files in Sierra from Ohio University Libraries ahead of migration to Alma.

Migration Form Guidance for Electronic Links and Provider Information

Last updated:
May 13, 2024
Topic(s):
Summary:

Guidance for helping complete test load migration form for electronic links and provider information.

Metadata Editor Overview

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

Basic navigation, roles, tasks related to the Metadata Editor.

Manually Linking a Network Zone Record to the Institution Zone from a Repository Search

Last updated:
Aug 19, 2025
Topic(s):
Micro-Learning
Summary:

This micro-learning video provides a detailed walk through of how to manually link a Network Zone (NZ) record to your Institution Zone (IZ) from an Alma repository search.

Managing Vendor Records

Last updated:
Jun 24, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to
Summary:

Before creating a purchase order, you must create entries in Alma for the vendor that will supply the order. 

Managing User Roles

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

To perform staff tasks in Alma, named user accounts must be given task-specific roles (similar to Sierra permissions). 

Managing Funds in Alma

Last updated:
Jun 9, 2025
Topic(s):
Top Task, How to, Alma, Acquisitions
Summary:

Lorain County Community College In-Service Alma and Primo VE Training Materials

Last updated:
Apr 7, 2025
Topic(s):
Alma, Primo VE, Crowdsourced
Summary:

Member example of local Alma and Primo VE staff training material complete with overview document and agenda as well as two accompanying practice documents.

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