Relationships Matter: Creating Connections Between Acquisitions and Cataloging
Session Abstract
Cataloging and Acquisition departments use the same library system but often interact with it in very different ways, from how they search to what information they focus on, often leading to silos of processes and knowledge. In next-generation systems like Alma, the different types of electronic resource records rely on an interconnected system that requires more communication and collaboration between departments. For instance, if an ebook collection is purchased as a single collection, but cataloged separately as individual titles, the mismatch between the acquisitions records and the bibliographic records will impact the ability to collect data from Alma in any useful way. This presentation will demonstrate how Woodruff Library deals with these issues, by creating a governance structure that relies on the underlying record relationships to create a cohesive process for dealing with both the acquisitions and cataloging of electronic resources.
Learning Outcome #1
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify the relationship among the 7 basic record types in Alma.
Learning Outcome #2
At the end of this session, participants will be able to understand how these record relationships affect data in Analytics reports.
Learning Outcome #3
At the end of this session, participants will be able to identify other aspects that are affected by record relationships like display and faceting.
Track
Practical Applications
Applicable Ex Libris Product
Alma
Target Audience Skill Level
Intermediate