Alma and Primo VE Project updates: Week of 3/25/2019

For a collated list, please review the Weekly highlights of the Alma and Primo VE project page.

Highlights: Week of 3/25/2019

• CARLI Office Staff:
  • Finished the export of the Voyager Migration Forms for the Vanguard libraries, and have uploaded them to their CARLI FTP directories.
  • Are reviewing the Alma P2E (print to electronic) migration materials in advance of the Vanguard libraries beginning that process.
  • Enjoyed an informative visit to Northwestern University for a day of Alma Q & A. We extend our thanks for the invitation, hospitality, and the generosity of Northwestern Library Staff in sharing their knowledge and experience.
• Vanguards:
  • In weekly meeting with Ex Libris and CARLI Office staff, Ex Libris discussed the basics of filling out the Voyager Migration Forms. The Vanguards began filling out their drafts, due 4/9/2019.
  • Will begin reviewing the Primo VE setup worksheets, draft due 4/11/2019.
  • Watched the User Management training using the Alma/Primo VE sandboxes for hands-on exercises.
• Your library can:
  • Continue working on the Pre-Migration Database Maintenance page's prioritized data cleanup projects, starting with the "Critical" projects. All Critical projects must completed by the end of August 2019.
  • Review the CARLI Alma & Primo VE webpage and Frequently Asked Questions.

As always, you can contact support@carli.illinois.edu with any comments or questions.