Configuring External Links
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ALMA & CaiaSoft® Circulation
Description
The CaiaSoft® / ALMA integration for circulation is two-way connection between Caiasoft® and ALMA, that utilizes the ALMA Remote Storage & NCIP Integration.XML formatted request files are scheduled and sent via SFTP. Once processed, retrieval and refile notifications are sent via NCIP to ALMA, updating the item status automatically.
CaiaSoft® /ALMA Integration Workflow
ALMA Configuration
Please contact CaiaSoft® support, for an SFTP login used in setting up ALMA's XML-based integration with Remote Storage Facility
Note: ALMA IPs addresses are whitelisted on the CaiaSoft® SFTP server - SFTP credentials will not authenticate from elsewhere without registering IPs with support.
CaiaSoft® Configuration
Use the Administration Module, the API & External Links button to see view/edit all settings.
If your facility is using multiple ALMA connections
for different collections, contact CaiaSoft® support to assist in the initial setup.
Required Fields for Setup
| Field | Type | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALMA NCIP URL | string | The ALMA API URL | https://library.alma.exlibrisgroup.com/view/NCIPServlet |
| Integration Profile Name | string | The CaiaSoft® designated profile created in the Edit Remote Storage Facility section of ALMA | |
| Agency ID | string | CaiaSoft® Agency ID created in ALMA | |
| Circulation Desk for Annex | string or array | Circulation Desk to be used in the OnBehalfOfAgency NCIP Check In messages |
NCIP Check In and Check Out messages are formatted accoring to the Remote Storage specifications from ALMA.
Additional Information
In the Admin Module, fill translation tables to direct the following fields between systems:
- ALMA library or location -> CaiaSoft® Collection
- ALMA physical material type -> CaiaSoft® Material
- ALMA library code, pickup locations, institution codes-> CaiaSoft® Circulation Stops
See Admin Module Setup for information on File Format registration, the API & External Links section, and configuring Email Alerts for item denials and fulfillment.