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Alma Digitalby Ex LibrisDoing it right, witha Unified ResourceManagementSystemThe True Value of a Digital SolutionA library’s digital assets are often the most uniqueand valuable, and yet the hardest to manage andmake discoverable. If that cannot be done, andthey remain unused, then they essentially have novalue at all.How might an academic library system ensureits resources are seen and accessed, rather thansiloed out of view or lost?Alma’s Digital Resources solution consolidatesmanagement of the full range of your library’sdigital content. Its easy-to-use workflows fullyintegrate into familiar print and electronicresource management environments, forcoherent curation, safeguarding, discovery, anddelivery – making your library a one-stop shop forcomprehensive knowledge research.
Deposit, Manage, DiscoverDeposit: Streamline ItOngoing deposits in Alma Digitalto your collections can be managedby both library staff and authorizedpatrons using flexible sets of methodseither manually or in bulk.The digital uploader can receive anunlimited number of files describedby a single metadata file (e.g. csv,excel, marc.xml, dc.xml, mods.xml).Figure 1 - The digital uploaderUser autonomy over contentAlma Digital provides a fully integratedpatron deposit interface, with a safe andsegmented process for uploading content,assigning it to a collection, and customizingor limiting its use. This includes an optionalstaff approval workflow.Figure 2 - The patron deposit form2
Manage: Stay FlexibleFlexible metadata capabilities are the cornerstone of managing content efficiently. Alma Digital supportscommonly used metadata standards such as MARC but also standards typically designed for digital contentsuch as Extendible Dublin Core, and MODS.Figure 3 - Flexible metadata formatsWith this broad range of options, your librarystaff can continue using the standard they areaccustomed to or match the standard to thetype of content.3
Discover: Ease-of-Use is the Key to Better ExposureA wide range of file typesIn Alma Digital a rich set of native and 3rd party viewers can be seamlessly applied to each type of contentvia a flexible rules mechanism.The embedded IIIFframework supportsdelivering highresolution images thatcannot be displayedon a regular browserwebpage either viathe Universal Viewer,as shown below, or viathe Internet ArchiveBook ReaderFigure 4 - The Universal ViewerIn addition, AlmaDigital includesa native, fullycustomizable viewerwhich can deliver awide range of filestypes including lowand high-resolutionimages, audio visual,PDFs and more.Figure 5 - The Alma ViewerVideo and audio files can be automatically converted to streaming HLS formats or another browsercompatible format. Alma Digital includes a full-text extraction service using OCR, enhancing thediscoverability and delivery of your digital content.4
Collections and Enhanced Content ExposureAlma Digital’s advanced configuration offers options for integrating with discovery solutions such as Primoand Summon thus getting greater exposure of your library’s assets. .Alma Digital’s Collection Management supports organizing your entire repository via a hierarchicalcollection structure. Fully customizable options allow for controlling how the collections are exposed anddiscovered by the end user.Figure 6 - Collection ManagementSafeguarding Your DataLocally stored digital solutions leave security - and any fallout from security breaches - up to the library. Evenhybrid or multi-cloud options can have gaps that leave your data open to risk.Alma Digital stores all files in the state-of-the-art AWS S3 storage, providing a number of key benefits:Scalability on demandYou need not worry aboutpeak traffic demands foryour services or resourceswith an S3 bandwidththat scales up or down ondemand, performs wellunder the load, and ensures99.9% availability at all times.5Industry-leadingsecurityA robust cloud platformthat is most reliable forsafeguarding your data,as it includes backupsand fail-safes.File integrityAutomatically, as files areuploaded and stored, errors arefixed by Amazon Web Services.The integrity of each file isverified by checksums, checkingall files for data corruption,automatically addressing anyidentified issues.
In ConclusionAt Ex Libris we understand that digitalchallenges evolve. Our frequent Alma releasesguarantee that your future library’s digital needswill always be met. Thousands of institutionsand tens of thousands of staff membersuse Alma on a daily basis, making ours thelargest, most collaborative community in theindustry. Gain access to digital best practices24/7 through our online Knowledge Center,community events, listservs and more. Shareyour ideas and be part of our family. With a clearroadmap and an array of solutions to boost yourorganization, Ex Libris is by your side, helpingyou grow and meet future challenges.About Ex LibrisEx Libris, a ProQuest company, is a leading global providerof cloud-based solutions for higher education. OfferingSaaS solutions for the management and discovery of thefullspectrum of library and scholarly materials, as well asmobile campus solutions driving student engagementand success, Ex Libris serves thousands of customers in90 countries. Visit www.exlibrisgroup.com6
About Ex Libris Ex Libris, a ProQuest company, is a leading global provider of cloud-based solutions for higher education. Offering SaaS solutions for the management and discovery of the fullspectrum of library and scholarly materials, as well as mobile campus solutions driving student engagement and success, Ex Libris serves thousands of .
