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Resources - Metadata
This section contains information on policies, workflows, how-to's, and configuration settings for metadata in the WRLC Alma environment.
Resources - Electronic
This section contains information on policies, workflows, how-to's, and configuration settings for electronic resources in the WRLC Alma environment. Information about shared WRLC electronic collections can also be found here.
Sandboxes
This section contains information about the Alma and Primo sandboxes available to consortial staff,
Analytics
This sections contains information on Alma Analytics.
Configuration
This section contains information on both Network Zone and Institution Zone configuration settings in the WRLC Alma environment.
NZ Analytics
Resources - Metadata Configuration
Resources - Metadata Policies
Resources - Metadata Workflows and How-To's
Resources -Electronic Policies
Resources - Electronic Workflows and How-To's
Resources - Electronic Configuration
Metadata in the WRLC Training Sessions 2022
Session 1 | What you need to know (WRLC Overview) Presented by Jackie Saavedra, WRLC, on October 18, 2022 Session 2 | Meet Alma (Introduction to the Alma ILS) Presented by Jen Froetschel, GW, on October 25, 2022 Session 3 | Using the Metadata Editor P...
Making Changes to WRLC Network Zone Bibliographic Records
Last revised: September 30, 2022 Please direct any questions or comments about this document to the WRLC Metadata Committee: metadata@list.wrlc.org When in doubt: ask. Any questions about editing or changing Network Zone (NZ) bib. records can be posted to t...
Principles for Working in WRLC’s Alma Network Zone
Last revised: March 29, 2019 Please direct any questions or comments about these principles to the WRLC Metadata Committee: metadata@list.wrlc.org Do no harm. Please see the WRLC Network Zone Bibliographic Record Policies, the Making Changes to WRLC Netw...
Recommendations for Print Periodicals in the Washington Research Library Consortium
The following are recommendations for print periodicals written by the Serial Holdings Subgroup and approved by the Metadata Committee in fiscal year 2023. The purpose of these recommendations is to standardize serial holding and item records in the WRLC Alm...
Authority Control
The WRLC Network Zone runs two different jobs in Alma for authority control: the Link BIB Headings job, and the Preferred Term Correction job. The former links authority headings to an authority record, and the latter changes the heading from the non-preferred...
Duplicate NZ Records report
On the 2nd of every month, the WRLC Alma Network Zone creates an Analytics report listing all Network Zone bibliographic records that have duplicate OCLC numbers. The WRLC Network Zone uses the OCLC number as our primary match point; all NZ records must hav...
NZ Local Parameters
Below is a list of all Local Parameters configured in Analytics for Network Zone records. Parameter Field Local Parameter 1 300 Local Parameter 2 592 Keep in mind that you may see more Local Parameters in NZ Analytics than what is...
Metadata Editor Warnings (MARC21 Bib Extensions)
When a record is opened in Alma’s Metadata Editor, Alma checks the record for a variety of characteristics such as missing information, invalid information, duplicate records, and so forth. If an issue is found, it is presented as a warning at the bottom of th...
How to create new bibliographic records in the Metadata Editor
1. Open the Metadata Editor. 2. Choose Records on the top left-hand corner, then choose New > Placement Options. 3. Choose the location of new records (whether IZ-only or liked to the NZ). Then click Save; this setting will be saved until you change the se...
Item Record Description Policies and Templates
Item record descriptions for print periodicals should follow the guidelines below. Every effort should be made to adhere to these guidelines for newly cataloged items. Legacy records should be corrected only as time and resources allow. For a full list of W...
NZ Analytics Accounts
Accounts with the Design Analytics role in the Network Zone are coordinated by the Alma/Primo Advisory Committee. All accounts are individual accounts; no generic or group accounts for Alma Analytics in the NZ will be created for library staff. To request an ...
Fields That can be Deleted in the WRLC Network Zone Without Consultation
Updated March 22, 2024 Please direct any questions or comments about this document to the WRLC Metadata Committee: metadata@list.wrlc.org When in doubt: ask. Any questions about deleting fields in Network Zone (NZ) bib. records can be posted to the message ...
WRLC Network Zone Bibliographic Record Policies
Please direct any questions or comments about these policies to the WRLC Metadata Committee: metadata@list.wrlc.org BACKGROUND The WRLC Metadata Committee was tasked to provide policies regarding a shared catalog in Alma integrated library system. Below s...
Alma/Primo Sandboxes
Alma/Primo Sandboxes WRLC has three premium Alma/Primo sandboxes, with data and configurations from the following IZs: American: https://wrlc-amu-psb.alma.exlibrisgroup.com - [ Primo ] District of Columbia: https://wrlc-doc-psb.alma.exlibrisgroup.com - ...
Formatting Copy-Specific Metadata
Adding Copy-Specific Metadata in Alma Copy-specific information can be included in the following fields. Some of these fields may need to be configured for display and/or search in some instances of Primo VE. Copy-specific metadata in holdings records: 541...