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Alma/Primo VE Training and Communications

A guide to internal training and communications resources for the Alma/Primo migration project @ UVic Libraries

Primo Basics

UVic Library Search
We will be using the term "Library Search" to refer to Primo VE in end-user documentation and communications. The URL is https://search.library.uvic.ca

Primo Training Docs

Ex Libris Primo VE Documentation
Primo VE end user documentation from Ex Libris. Covers a variety of topics including, basic/advanced searching, saved searches, exporting citations, and checking account info.
Ex Libris Primo VE Training
In-depth information about the inner workings of Primo, intended for library staff. Includes details about configuration options. This is the material that is covered in the Primo VE certification exam.

UVic Primo Planning Docs

Library Search Documentation Toolkit
Contains links to a variety of linkable and re-usable documentation for people who are updating LibGuides and FAQs. Includes instructions on creating Subject Heading links in Primo VE.
UVic Primo Configuration Requests
A list of in-progress requests, enhancement requests, and resolved requests that have been submitted by UVic Libraries employees.

Updating Public Facing Instruction Materials - Overview
This is a copy of the PPT presentation that L Goddard delivered to Lib Council in Jan 2022. It includes an outline of timeframes and responsibilities for updating public-facing discovery documentation including the library website, videos, Libguides, Libanswers, and more.

Primo VE at Other Libraries

University of Toronto
U Toronto's Library Search is a great place to see Primo VE in a live setting. This page also includes Primo FAQs and search tips.
University of Calgary
The main search box on U Calgary's home page uses Primo VE.
Memorial University
The main search box on Memorial U's homepage uses Primo VE.
Mount Royal University
The main search box on Mount Royal's homepage uses Primo VE.

Primo VE search widgets

Reusable Library Search Boxes
Search boxes for a variety of formats are available as shared assets. Please use these to replace Summon or Voyager search boxes in your guides.

Creative Commons License

This work by The University of Victoria Libraries is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License unless otherwise indicated when material has been used from other sources.