December 9, 2024
LSP Migration
- December 10, 3:00-4:00pm: Please register for the LSP Working Group Update.
- Register for upcoming open LSP Working Group Webexes:
- December 10, 1:30-2:30p: “Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records,” an open session hosted by the Reporting and Analytics Working Group. See below for details.
- December 17, 11AM-12pm: [CORRECTED LINK]“Getting Everyone on Board the Alma Train: Engaging and Training Staff,” an open session hosted by the Training & Documentation Working Group. See below for details.
- Want to see what LSP meetings are scheduled? Check the LSP calendar, available from the LSP home page.
- Rapido training has started for some libraries. These trainings will align with go-live waves. Rapido is the tool that will replace INN-Reach lending (PCIRC) in Alma/ Primo.
- OhioLINK has posted two short demonstration videos for Alma essentials in a LSP Micro-Learning playlist. We will try to post one short recording a week on the Ostaff webinars page for the remainder of the year.
- Your LSP Project Lead can address any LSP question or concern.
Announcements
Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records, Dec 10, 1:30PM
Please register for the 1-hour LSP Reporting and Analytics Working Group open session, “Searching in Alma and Working with Sets of Records, a great opportunity to hear what others are learning, including features you can begin exploring now and Q&A. The session will cover an introduction to basic and advanced searching in Alma, a quick overview of features with a focus on helpful tips, and then touch on how searches can connect to Alma Sets and Jobs, functionality similar to Sierra's Create Lists and Global/Rapid Update features. This Webex will be recorded and posted to Ostaff.
Getting Everyone on Board the Alma Train: Engaging and Training Staff, Dec 17, at 11AM
Please register for this 1-hour LSP Training and Documentation Working Group open session. The panel discussion will invite audience participation to crowdsource ideas about techniques for creating positive engagement with Alma and Primo, and training approaches to making learning this new system manageable for staff. Come to hear and share ideas about how institutions are getting ready for Day One, Week One, and Month One of go-live. This Webex will be recorded and posted to Ostaff.
New Resource: Sage Skills available now through trial
On January 1, 2025, OhioLINK will be adding a new resource to support students’ academic and business skills. Students and faculty can navigate thousands of fundamental skills presented through written material, interactive scenarios, self-assessments, downloadable datasets, worksheets, and video. Workplace-readiness focused Sage Skills: Business and academic focused Sage Skills: Student Success are currently available via trial through OhioLINK’s Research Databases list. You can find FAQs for librarians (with Ostaff login) and FAQs for faculty (no login needed) on Ostaff. An earlier webinar is available on Ostaff.
OhioLINK office closed December 24, 25, and Jan 1
The OhioLINK central office will be closed on December 24 and 25, and January 1. If you need to report an emergency outage during this time, please contact the OARnet 24/7 Service Desk at 1-800-627-6420 and identify your report as an OhioLINK issue and provide them with the name of your institution and your contact information. For all other questions and non-emergency issues, please email OhioLINK Support or complete the support form on our site.
Vendor webinars
Learn about GOBI assistance during migration, Dec 17
Carol Seiler, Account Services Manager for Library Technical Services at GOBI, will provide an overview of the assistance GOBI can provide before, during, and after your migration to Alma. Topics will include common workflows with Alma, an overview of services available to OhioLINK members, and best practices for your migration. Questions are welcome. This session will be recorded.
GOBI - Alma Migration #2. December 17, 3:00-4:00 PM. Meeting number: 2433 558 9348. Password: c74NmeeYmJ9
Miscellanea
Ostaff password issue?
If you have forgotten your Ostaff password, or need to change your current password, please visit our Self-service Password Management page. There are also step-by-step instructions available to help set or reset your Ostaff password that may be helpful. If you find you’re still having trouble, contact OhioLINK Support.
