Prerequisites for Cataloging - Getting to Know Alma Tab

Introduction to Resource Management

Resource management comprises the administration of the library's many resources and search-related activities.

Resource Management contains the following workflows/sections:

• Metadata Management – Cataloging, including working with the MD Editor, searching external resources, and other related tasks. For a detailed explanation, see  Metadata Management.
• Inventory – Creating and managing inventory activities. For a detailed explanation, see  Inventory.
  • Physical -  Creating and managing physical inventory such as books and serials. For a detailed explanation, see  Working with Physical Resources Overview
  • Electronic - Creating and managing electronic inventory such as e-journal, e-book, or streaming video. For a detailed explanation, see  Working with Electronic Resources - Overview
  • Digital - Creating and managing digital inventory such as a digitized book, music files, and photos. For a detailed explanation, see  Working with Digital Resources - Overview
• Deposits – Submitting digital content to Alma to be added to the repository. For a detailed explanation, see  Deposits.
• Record Import – Importing bibliographic and authority records by creating, editing, viewing, copying, deleting, and running import profiles. For a detailed explanation, see  Record Import.
• Advanced Tools – Collection analysis and repository management activities. See  Advanced Tools.
• Publishing – Managing profiles for publishing content to external resources. See  Publishing Profiles.