[Wactclc-alma] [EXTERNAL] ALMA Locations Question

[Lynn Robinson]

Hi Kyle,

I can't recall what the reasoning was for limiting locations. We currently have 15 locations and I just create a new one when needed as our collection evolves. I have not encountered any problems with the amount of locations that we have.

Lynn

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Good afternoon,

I have a question regarding physical locations in ALMA. According to some of the library staff here at Centralia College when we migrated to ALMA, Wade recommended that we limit the number of "physical locations" in ALMA.

We've been operating under this principle for some time now, and consequently, young adult, graphic novels, children's books, and temporary locations like new books and seasonal displays do not have their own physical location in ALMA.

Currently at our library, items shelved in separate spaces are all designated as located in the "Main Stacks" due to this ambiguous advice to limit locations.

However, as you can imagine, students have a hard time finding items because according to primo the item is supposed to be shelved in the main stacks by the call number while the item is actually shelved separately.

I have been tasked with seeking the collective wisdom of this community about the possible adverse effects of creating and using a limited number of additional locations that match the physical space where an item is kept.

I would appreciate any feedback you all may have about why we may not want to create a small number "physical locations" in ALMA to assist students, staff, and faculty in finding items in our library.

I would also appreciate any feedback about how your library has successfully used locations to assist users in locating items.

Thank you,

Kyle Sutton
Instruction & Systems Librarian
Kirk Library, Centralia College
(360) 623-8121

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