Advanced search in Alma is a powerful tool; do not underestimate it!
Some Advanced Search Possibilites:
Use Alma for it’s intended purpose – having lots of information in one system!
Alma | Alma Analytics |
Single-focus questions (by record type) |
Complex & comparative questions |
Point-and-click criteria options |
Robust query capabilities, including SQL |
Visible information in records (to staff in Alma) |
Under-the-hood data (i.e, item lifecycles, including deleted records) |
Current information |
Data updated once every 24 hours |
Limited "saveability" – Sets or Menu Link |
Save and share any analysis or report in multiple ways |
Export results to Excel only |
Export results to Excel, CSV, and more |
No extra permissions or training needed |
Needs Design Analytics user role and additional training for OBIEE interface |
Begin by choosing a Search Type and then Advanced Search, and skim the complete list of Criteria. Don't try any searches this first time - just read your way through the list and get familiar with what's there.
Search types with Advanced Search: