Conference Theme: Still here! - the library in the new normal
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Rebuilding webpages with Alma records and collections using Robotic Process Automation
Physical/Virtual?
Physical session (+ live streaming with Zoom)
Session Abstract
The University of Manchester Library's Special Collections holds a range of physical and digital material brought together via collection descriptions on the library website. The Special Collections A-Z is a well used entry point for discovery of these collections, however, the maintenance of these webpages was becoming increasingly unsustainable to maintain. This presentation will provide an overview of how Alma has been used as a solution. By making use of Alma's resource management and collections functionality, and the available APIs, Alma has been repurposed to support our web content management system by hosting metadata for display on webpages. As well as describing the technical challenges encountered, this presentation will also discuss the benefits this project has brought in back-end management of the data and strengthening collaboration between colleagues from Special Collections, metadata, digital development, and systems. Plans for future use will also be presented.
Track
Development / Initiative
Ex Libris Products
Alma
Area of Focus
Interoperability
Target Audience Skill Level
Intermediate
Presenter
![[photo]](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/acd8304dfb278eeb14fe16259a95c781.png?d=https://proposalspace.com/images/no_photo.png&r=PG&s=50 "Amanda Swann, The University of Manchester")
Amanda Swann, The University of Manchester
Presenter's job title
Systems Support Analyst