Alma implementation: Self-check integration
Ciaran TalbotLibrary Systems Manager/Systems Support AnalystThe 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 23rd July 2013
20 Self-Service units
Unit Quantity
D-Tech Ruby 5
Bretford laptop lockers 4
2CQR Baby 4
Codeco 2
Nedap RFID 2-way sorter 1
2CQR RFID Totem 2
P.V. Supa Libretto returns
unit
2
Old school
Talis
SIP2
SIP2
Old school
Alma
New school
Almastunnel
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)
‘CollectMe’ room
Alma
Cloudy with a hint of latency
The issues
Laptop recharging lockers
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
OracleFinancials
Integration team
1001236549875623156.xmlAPInvoice_25012014.xml
Fine payment via SIP2