Library: Alma Migration: Home

Overview

Alma/Primo has been selected as the replacement for Aleph/Summon. Both systems were developed by ExLibris.

If you are interested in learning more about Alma/Primo or about the migration check out the Schedule and Training links on the right.

If you are a faculty member seeking Primo training for your department - Please submit requests for training through the library’s web form, indicating PRIMO TRAINING as the course name and number.

All other questions, comments, or concerns can be directed to riggiejw-AT-buffalostate.edu

Ex Officio members

April 19 2019:	P2E submission to OLIS
April 26 2019:	submit cutover migration form - stop all Aleph table changes except 16,17,32
May 10 2019:	All data cleanup in Aleph ceases
May 17 2019:	OCLC master record query submitted
May 24 2019:	Alma configuration freeze
May 26 2019:	Alma NZ populated from OCLC master records
May 27 2019:	Tech services freeze - no more BIB or ITEM records
May 28 2019	Buffalo State begins cutover
May 29 2019:	Circulation freeze - offline circulation only
May 30 2019:	ExLibris migration activities begin
June 10 2019:	Alma delivered - data review begins
June 13 2019	Buffalo State finishes cutover and is live on Alma

* July 1 2019 - August 16 2019 - Aleph extended use period (no web OPAC, no OCLC services)

** Summon remains active for 90 days post cutover

Aleph to Alma migration guide Everything you ever wanted to know about the process of migrating Aleph to Alma.
Alma Configuration Guide
Alma Knowledge Center Good general resource for training, documentation, and migration information.
LSP Task Force Library Services Platform Task Group. This is the group overseeing the migration.
Network Zone Functions Alma supports collaborative networks, which are groups of institutions, such as a consortium, that share the management of metadata records, acquisitions, and/or other Alma services, such as fulfillment, resource sharing, vendor information, or administration tables.
Network Zone Presentation - ExLibris
Network Zone Topology (Outline of the Structure) Alma and Primo topologies are highly interconnected. Topology decisions of one system affect the topology decisions that should be made for the other. Both systems can be deployed in several ways in consortia environments, providing the capability for a consistent information environment across all institutions.
SLCNY - migration libguide
SUNY Libraries Consortium SUNY Libraries Consortium – This is the new governance of SUNY libraries, largely replacing SCLD