As a member of the OhioLINK academic library consortium, CIA's Jessica R. Gund Memorial Library will be upgrading its library system to Ex Libris Alma/Primo VE in the summer of 2025. Alma is a state-of-the-art library systems software, and the most-used library system in U.S. academic libraries. More than 65% of Association of Research Libraries use Alma, including Harvard, Yale, Duke, and University of Texas.
This cloud-based, enterprise system software is the backbone of day-to-day library operations (acquisitions, cataloging, circulation, etc.), and generates the underlying data that drives library business decisions and reporting. Primo VE is the “discovery” interface that students, faculty, and other library patrons use to find (and access) information in the library’s collection. Its user-friendly interactions will be more intuitive and similar to today’s consumer products.
“The library staff is excited about this migration and we are looking forward to enhancing services for faculty and students,” said Laura M. Ponikvar, Library Director. “The software has a more intuitive interface to find print and electronic library materials, and a mobile app for using the library on the go.”
As we get closer to “go live” you will see more information about the new system and changes. Training will be available to help you through the transition. Subscribe to this blog and watch both the library's website and CIA Weekly for more information. If you have questions, please contact the library.
The library staff is very excited about this migration and we think you’ll be pleased with this upgrade. In late 2025 and early 2026, we will be rolling out other applications as part of the same system package, including one that links the library to Canvas to manage course reading lists!
Tuesday, Feb 18, 5-7 pm
Enjoy a cozy winter night playing games from CIA Library's game collection, socialize with friends, meet some new people, and have some snacks!
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