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Alma

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

Alma is a unified library management system that helps libraries effectively manage all resources and materials in a single platform. It streamlines processes, removes organizational silos, and enables libraries to operate more efficiently while exceeding user and institutional goals.

Features

16 features across 11 categories

AI(1)

AI Metadata AssistantAIPremium

AI-powered tool for enriching and managing bibliographic records and metadata

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Automation(1)

Library Open WorkflowsPremium

Open workflow automation solution enabling customizable library processes

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Collaboration(2)

Community Collaboration Features

Share configurations, data, and report templates with other Alma institutions

Consortial Management

Tools for managing consortia with shared systems and collaborative borrowing

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Core Management(2)

E-Resource Management

Comprehensive management of electronic resources and subscriptions

Unified Resource Management

Effectively manage all resources and unique materials in a single platform, removing unnecessary silos

Also in: Gravitee, InEight, Gravitee

Data Management(3)

BIBFRAME Support

Support for BIBFRAME bibliographic framework for next-generation metadata management

Knowledge Base Integration

Access to Ex Libris knowledge base and authority records to simplify workflows

Linked Data Support

Linked Data and Linked Open Data implementation for enhanced interoperability

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Infrastructure(1)

Cloud-Based Solution

Cloud infrastructure providing immediate access to new features and updates

Also in: Litmos, marvel-app, LiveKit

Integration(2)

API Support

Leverage APIs for system integration and customization

System Integration

Integration capabilities with academic and financial systems across campus

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Procurement(1)

Purchase Order Management

User-centric UX for managing purchase orders and acquisitions

Also in: Melio, NetSuite, ManageEngine

Reporting & Analytics(1)

Alma Analytics

Gain insights into library data and simplify workflows through advanced analytics

Security(1)

Security Features

Enterprise-grade security features for protecting library data

User Experience(1)

Search Experience Optimization

Next-generation search UX for enhanced user search capabilities

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Alma. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Alma alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 16 features.

Buy Alma

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Alma saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 16 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

8 known integrations

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