Big changes are taking place at Uvic Libraries! We are migrating to Alma, a new Library Services Platform, and a new discovery search interface called Primo VE on June 28, 2022.
What's changing?
Navigating this once-in-a-generation improvement is exciting and the project is moving quickly. Here's what will be changing:
The UVic Alma/Primo VE project team is working hard with the Ex Libris Implementation Team to learn about and customize Alma/Primo VE for UVic Libraries.
This guide is intended to bring together library updates, training materials, and everything you need to know to navigate this once-in-a-generation transition.
| Voyager | Alma |
| Desktop-based software | Cloud-based library services platform (LSP) that is accessed via internet |
| Separate modules | Unified platform, permissions are tied to user roles |
| Local management of hardware, software, and upgrades | Updated quarterly via Cloud |
| Designed for print collections | Better workflows for managing electronic and digital collections |
| Voyager dates from 1999 and is nearing end of life | Modern platform, interface and enhanced usablity |
| Limited inter-operability with new systems | Improved inter-operablity between systems |
| Analytic reporting required Access skills | Powerful analytics module accessible to most users (with appropriate user roles) |
Voyager simple mapping
Alma and Primo VE simple mapping
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