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Description

Ex Libris Alma stands out as the sole unified library services platform globally, adeptly handling print, electronic, and digital resources through a single interface. This entirely cloud-based solution offers libraries the most economically viable library management option available in the market today. Designed from inception to facilitate the management of diverse resources and specialized materials, Alma effectively supports the realms of teaching, learning, and research. By eliminating unnecessary silos, Alma enhances workflows while accommodating all contemporary metadata standards and open protocols. Seamlessly integrating with academic and financial systems, it acts as a central hub for libraries, ensuring efficient operations. The powerful service framework of Alma enables library staff to dedicate their time to enhancing student experiences and fostering academic scholarship. Furthermore, utilizing the Ex Libris knowledge base and authority records can significantly streamline library processes and improve overall efficiency. By adopting Alma, libraries can optimize their resources and better serve their communities, ultimately advancing their mission in the academic landscape.

Description

Corporate libraries need an effective solution to oversee various types of content, including digital assets, electronic resources, multimedia, and printed materials. OpenText™ Library Management, which was previously known as Livelink for Libraries or Techlib, serves as a web-based integrated system designed to handle library resources, encompassing both traditional and digital collections while also automating everyday library functions. This platform equips users with the essential tools to adapt to the fast-evolving demands of modern digital libraries. By enhancing and simplifying regular operations within corporate, governmental, or organizational libraries, Library Management ensures efficient cataloging and upkeep of library materials. It also streamlines the procurement process for published works. Whether an organization has a single library or multiple locations, the system's parameters can be customized either globally or tailored to meet specific library policies, featuring options such as staff permissions, types of materials, collections, and patrons, loan regulations, classification frameworks, and various reporting capabilities. This flexibility enables libraries to effectively serve their unique user bases and operational needs.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

OpenText Core Share No 

Integrations

OpenText Core Share Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Ex Libris

Founded

2009

Website

exlibrisgroup.com/products/alma-library-services-platform/

Vendor Details

Company Name

OpenText

Founded

1991

Country

Canada

Website

www.opentext.com/products-and-solutions/products/specialty-technologies/library-and-collection-management/library-management

Product Features

Library Management

Acquisition Management No 
Barcode Scanning No 
Barcoding / RFID No 
Catalog Management No 
Church Libraries No 
Circulation Management No 
Fee Collection No 
Inventory Management No 
Law Libraries No 
OPAC No 
Patron Management No 
Periodicals Management No 
Private Libraries No 
Public Libraries No 
Reserve Shelf Management No 
School Libraries No 
Search No 
Self Check-in / Check-Out No 
Serials Management No 

Product Features

Library Management

Acquisition Management No 
Barcode Scanning No 
Barcoding / RFID No 
Catalog Management No 
Church Libraries Yes 
Circulation Management No 
Fee Collection No 
Inventory Management Yes 
Law Libraries Yes 
OPAC No 
Patron Management No 
Periodicals Management No 
Private Libraries Yes 
Public Libraries Yes 
Reserve Shelf Management No 
School Libraries Yes 
Search No 
Self Check-in / Check-Out No 
Serials Management No 

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