Integrations

OVERVIEW

Alma integrates with external systems, such as vendor systems, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, metadata management systems, and remote storage systems, via standard protocols, such as SFTP, OAI-PMH, Z39.50, NCIP, etc. This section describes various integrations and details how they are configured between Alma and external systems. It is organized according to the external systems.

Other examples of common integration types supported by Alma:

  • 3rd Party Discovery systems

  • Finance

      • Invoice Export

      • Invoice Import

      • Order (PO) Export

      • Synchronize Fund Information

      • Bursar - Fine/fee Export

  • Authentication

  • Self-check

  • Resource sharing systems

  • Link resolution and proxies

  • Cataloging clients

  • Learning management systems

  • Financial management systems

  • Student Information systems

If you need to set up an Alma integration that requires an API key, please contact GIL support to assist you in setting this up.

RESOURCES

Ex Libris documentation detailing Alma's integration capabilities.