Library Services Platform (LSP) Migration Information
Courtright Memorial Library, in partnership with OhioLINK and its member libraries, will be migrating its Library Services Platform (LSP) from the Sierra system to ExLibris’ Alma and Primo systems in Summer 2025. To help our users navigate this transition, this page collects useful information about the migration process, migration-related deadlines, and the Alma/Primo systems. User questions about the LSP migration can be directed to Becky Gale at rgale@otterbein.edu, or Allen Reichert at preichert@otterbein.edu.
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Important Updates for Borrowers
This is your last week to request, check out, and/or renew OhioLINK and SearchOhio items. Access to these systems will be on pause from May 23rd through June 30th, 2025. During this time some items may still be available for borrowing via Interlibrary Loan (hyperlinked). All OhioLINK and SearchOhio items that are checked out to Otterbein users during this pause will need to be returned at a time TBD (before the start of Fall Semester) in order for us to fully close out…
Library LSP Update 5: Alma Production Freeze
We’re nearly there! Our old and new library service platforms are currently in the midst of data transference. This current freeze will not affect library users but you may have noticed how the Courtright Memorial Library hasn’t switched out any of their displays recently… well that’s because we can’t make any changes to our collection materials locations within our catalog during the migration. Now that we’ve begun all the data transfers, we are well on our way to getting back…
Library LSP Update 4: The Big Freeze
And so it begins. The Courtright Memorial Library is now entering the final phase of our migration to the Alma library management system! Things are going to get a little messy around here but all the best glowups do, sis. How will you be affected as we metamorphosis into the beautiful butterfly we were always meant to be? You may find certain parts of our website, collection catalog, or circulation systems down periodically during upcoming program freezes. Rest assured, we…
Library LSP Update 3: Fun Activities!
We are finally entering the data transfer and integration phase of our new library management system, Alma, and discovery layer, Primo, which are replacing our current systems, Sierra and EBSCOhost. Alma and Primo will refresh how library users interact with our collection so please bear with us as we take this big step towards improving how we serve you and the Otterbein community. See our Libguide for more info! To celebrate, the Courtright Memorial Library is hosting rotating, passive program…
Library LSP Update 2: Important Dates Coming Up!
It's happening! The transition to Alma is almost here! Mark your calendars for these important March due dates: All Spring/Summer purchase requests must be submitted no later than March 7th, and all Spring/Summer course reserve requests must be submitted no later than March 14th. Your requests can be sent to circ@otterbein.edu or you can complete the Course Reserve Request Form on our website. If you email us your request, please include the following: Title Author Publication Date/Edition ISBN (if known)…
Library LSP Update 1: We’re Spring Cleaning!
Big changes are coming to the Courtright Memorial Library this spring! We will be introducing a new library management system, Alma, and a new discovery layer, Primo, which will replace our current systems, Sierra and the EbscoHost discovery layer, known commonly as “OneSearch”. These updates couldn't come a moment too soon - our beloved Sierra is more than 30 years old! Alma and Primo will refresh how library users interact with our collection so please bear with us as we…
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