When a selector orders a new resource from a vendor via email, a vendor’s online platform, or by setting up an approval plan, these orders and their accompanying bibliographic records can be automatically loaded into Alma. Vendors supply varying levels of bibliographic and order data in the form of files that are imported into Alma every evening. This process creates a bibliographic record, PO Line, and an item record (or portfolio for e-resources) in Alma, and an entry in HOLLIS that is visible to patrons who may wish to request the item. This process, sometimes in tandem with automated invoicing, facilitates acquisitions workflows.
For more information or to request this service, please visit the dataloads request page.
