This document identifies the typical process for exporting records to Alma using the Connexion Browser service. These instructions assume that you have already configured Connexion Browser for export. Connexion Browser only supports one export connection at a time, which will commonly be the CARLI Network Zone when configured followingConfiguring Connexion Browser for Export to Alma. When exporting, Alma will accept only a bibliographic record; Alma cannot create inventory at the same time as import using these export methods.
CARLI encourages library staff to consult OCLC's Connexion Browser documentation for resources on searching and navigating Connexion and using any OCLC-specific functionality.
You may now choose to search WorldCat or your online save file, or create a new bibliographic record and save it to WorldCat.
Begin by searching WorldCat for a bibliographic record that matches the resource that you have to catalog. You may need to review several different records before identifying the correct choice. If necessary, create a new bibliographic record and add it to WorldCat.
If you do not find the exported title after searching the Network Zone by OCLC number, check one or more of the following.
OCLC displayed "Record exported"--the import appeared to be successful, record is present, but modification date doesn't match.
Connexion Browser does not report on any conflicts that prevented a record from being added. Open the Alma record in the metadata editor and compare to the WorldCat record.
Review and confirm the configuration settings for export to the correct zone. Confirm that the “Send Logon ID” checkbox is selected on the TCP/IP Local System User Information in the Export options configuration. If it is already checked, clear the Logon ID and Password boxes and re-enter the credentials, ensuring the password matches what was set up in your OCLC Connexion Integration Profile. Make sure the correct host name is entered.
OCLC displayed “An error occurred while attempting to make a connection to your local system. Check with your system administrator to make sure your firewall is configured to allow the OCLC Connexion server to connect to your local system”.