Definition The Orbis Cascade Alliance is committed to sharing the combined resources of our member libraries. This aggregation of all shareable resources is known as the Shared Collection. It represents a coordinated effort to expand access to a broad range of resources that support the educational mission, advance the research, and preserve the cultural heritage […]
Category: Technical Services
Acquisitions, Cataloging
Known Issues
A synopsis of known issues in Primo VE normalization , search, and facet rules.
2024 Ex Libris Alliance Training Series
The following training opportunities are presented by Ex Libris specifically for Alliance members. This series is part of the 2024 Optimization Report Service provided by Ex Libris as part of the Alliance’s 2023-2028 contract. The goal of these trainings is to help Alliance members become familiar with features and workflows in Alma/Primo that help streamline […]
Identifying IZ Records Linked to Deleted NZ Records
This page documents the processes used at the Network and Institution levels to identify institution records linked to a deleted network record.
Restoring Records with the Manage Deleted Repository Function in Alma
This documentation instructs staff on the use of the Manage Deleted Repository function to restore records. It also shows how to verify that the restored record is properly linked to the Network Zone.
Homosaurus Implementation Project (HIP) Question
Anonymously submit a question about Homosaurus Implementation.
Homosaurus Implementation Project
This page provides information on the Homosaurus Implementation Project.
Alma Instructions for Alliance Distributed Print Repository (DPR) Titles
This document describes the process for marking Alliance Distributed Print Repository (DPR) records in Alma.
Homosaurus Training Resources and FAQ
This page provides links to training resources for the use of Homosaurus headings as well as frequentlly-asked questions about Homosaurus.
Call Number Checker
Use this tool to check permanent call numbers for Alliance holdings of physical titles.