Alma and Primo coming to the Libraries

After a seven month evaluation of vendors and products ODU Libraries is pleased to announce it will be replacing its current integrated library system (Innovative Interfaces Incorporated’s Sierra) and Discovery Tool with Ex Libris’ state-of-the-art systems, Alma and Primo.  Seamless integration between Alma, the system Libraries staff will to process resources, and Primo, the search and discovery product for users, will significantly improve the ability of the Libraries to provide easy and accurate linking to full-text online content, and discovery of the Libraries’ print and electronic resources. Primo’s ease of use and reliability in linking will significantly improve the search and discovery experience and success of students, faculty and staff, allowing users more time to think about their work and less time navigating searching for information and resources.  Alma and Primo will provide the basis the Libraries need to better support exciting instructional and research initiatives at the University for years to come.

The Libraries are working with ODU ITS and Ex Libris throughout the first half of 2016, with the goal of going live with Alma and Primo on July 1, 2016.  All functions of the current Sierra system will remain available throughout the spring semester. Please contact Ashley Brewer, abrewer@odu.edu with questions or for more information.

Posted By: David Pope
Date: Wed Mar 23 10:56:06 EDT 2016