Import a Bibliographic Record into the Repository
Catalog librarian should perform this step:
Resource Management => Cataloging => Search External Resources.
Search WorldCat to find a bibliographic record to match the title to which you want to subscribe.
Click Import to import the record to the repository.
Modify the record as needed.
File => Save and Release Record.
Create a PO Line
Acquisitions librarian should perform this step:
Do a Quick Search of All titles for the journal.
Click on the link Order.
Purchase Type: Print Journal - Subscription [For a complete list of options, see Alma PO Line & Invoice Codes in GDrive.]
PO Line Owner: [enter the library for which you are placing the order]
Load from Template:
Assign Inventory Manually: uncheck
Create PO Line
The PO Line will default to the Stacks. Add the correct serials location:
To the right of the location, click Actions => Edit and change the Library/Location.
Receiving note: [enter if required, e.g. "Theft-strip" or "Label with yr., v." or "Volume & issue number inside back cover"]
Material Supplier: [Select vendor and correct sub-account.]
Enter subscription interval and Claiming grace period (days).
Enter List Price.
Select Fund and click the Add Fund button.
Acquisition method: Purchase at Vendor System
Invoice status: No invoice
Material type: Issue
1st reporting code: Print Serial
2nd reporting code: [select most appropriate subject]
Identifier: [enter ISSN]
Vendor reference number: If EBSCO order, enter PO Line Number (e.g. POL-1234 or o1282050).
Vendor reference number type: If EBSCO order, enter Supplier's unique order line reference number (SLI)
Manual renewal: Unchecked
Subscription from date: [leave blank]
Subscription to date: [leave blank]
Enter Renewal date of when subscription expires
Renewal reminder period (days): 0
Renewal cycle: 1 year
Enter EBSCO subscription number, if applicable, in Vendor's Title Number field of Description tab.
Note: Enter other relevant information in the Notes tab of the order, for example URI's subscriber number, etc.
Select Save and continue from the drop-down at the bottom of the screen and press Go.
To view the order after you have placed it, select Order lines from the Quick Search menu at the top of the screen and search for the book.