Alma implementation: Self-check integration Ciaran Talbot Library Systems Manager/Systems Support Analyst The University of Manchester Library
Introduction The University of Manchester Library 11 libraries 40,000 students 10,000 staff Used Talis Alto (now Capita) Primo since 2010 Alma Early Adopter since 2011 Went live 23 rd July 2013
20 Self-Service units UnitQuantity D-Tech Ruby5 Bretford laptop lockers4 2CQR Baby4 Codeco2 Nedap RFID 2-way sorter1 2CQR RFID Totem2 P.V. Supa Libretto returns unit 2
Old school Talis SIP2
Old school Alma
New school Alma stunnel
Integration profiles
The issues
The book sorter
The book sorter – sorted?
The book sorter Main Library DEFAULT_CIRC_DESK Main Library Book Return Sorter (virtual) In Transit ‘CollectMe’ room
Alma Cloudy with a hint of latency
The issues
Laptop recharging lockers
Conclusions Not front page, but big impact Should be easier for the next wave Next gen machines = cloud friendly? Is Europe happier to self-serve? Stuck in the middle with you Has anyone got SS Analytics?
Questions?
Oracle invoice export Alma SFTP server Oracle Financials Integration team xml APInvoice_ xml
Fine payment via SIP2