LSP Migration Dashboard for UC Libraries

The Alma (and Primo) Administration Certification program offers a comprehensive overview of how the system operates, empowering staff with a holistic understanding of workflows, configuration, and user interactions.

We strongly advise that you complete the Alma Essentials training prior to the Alma Administration Certification program, as the Essentials training provides a foundational understanding of the basics of Alma functionality.

The certification course covers content across the major functional areas. It contains short (~5 min), focused, demo-based workflows. Practice is highly recommended, and you are advised to use your institution's Alma sandbox as your primary learning environment. 

Who should get certified?

As LSP Migration moves from the implementation team to operational teams, each organization can decide who should complete the certification. While there will be prioritization based on roles, it is a great addition to any library team member’s personal development / training plan.

• Alma
  • Acquisitions Staff: Responsible for purchasing and managing collections
  • Cataloging and Metadata Librarians: Focused on organizing and managing library resources
  • Systems Librarians/IT Staff: Manage the technical aspects of Alma and its integrations
• Primo
  • Reference Librarians: Assist patrons in finding resources and using the discovery layer
  • User Services Staff: Provide support and training on using Primo effectively
  • Instruction Librarians: Teach information literacy skills related to resource discovery
  • Web Services/UX Staff: Focus on optimizing the user interface and experience of Primo

To access the Alma and Primo Administration Certification programs, you must first sign up for a ProQuest account that will allow you to access the Library Software Academy.