Integrating Dissertation Management in Alma/Primo VE: Challenges, Benefits, and Best Practices. A case study from the University of Milan

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This presentation explores the integration of dissertation management in Alma and Primo VE, which we implemented in 2024 at the University of Milan, by comparing different institutional approaches and evaluating the benefits of a unified system for physical and digital dissertations.

We will discuss the impact on services (both physical and digital), catalogue usability (including ranking challenges), and the workflows involved in digital collection management—covering aspects such as import procedures, embargo handling, and AWS S3 storage solutions.

Furthermore, we will address challenges encountered, including the inability to update dissertation representation files.

Finally, we will explore how Analytics can support informed decision-making and service improvements. This session aims to offer valuable takeaways for libraries considering their integration strategies, and to introduce the new working group on Alma Digital within ITALE, Italian association of Ex-Libris users.

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