What is Alma Mobile App and how do I use it?
With the Alma Mobile App, you can use your smartphone or tablet to scan in items and process your Pick Up from Shelf list.
Getting Started
1. Download the Alma Mobile App from the Apple App Store or Google Play.
2. In the "Environment URL" field, type in https://cuny-xx.alma.exlibrisgroup.com?auth=SAML&idpCode=SAML_OAM (where "xx" is your institution's two-letter code).
3. Click Save.
4. Log in with your CUNYfirst credentials.
5. Click Done.
Scan In
The Scan In feature in Alma Mobile enables you to enter barcode information in one of the following ways:
- Use the camera feature on your mobile device
- Use a bluetooth-enabled, hand-held scanner that you have paired with your mobile device
- Enter the barcode manually
After configuring your Scan In settings, you can:
- Automatically have the system generate print slips for the items in your Pick Up from Shelf list (see Using Pick Up from Shelf for more information)
- Identify items used in-house
- Display more information for scanned items
- Restore an item to its permanent location from a temporary location and check for requests
Ex Libris has excellent step-by-step instructions with screenshots here.
Pick Up from Shelf
Alma Mobile Pick Up from Shelf enables you to process holdings requests easily from your mobile device and without the need for printing lists to take to the shelves with you. Ex Libris has excellent step-by-step instructions with screenshots here.
Links & Files
- Ex Libris Knowledge Center > Alma > Product Documentation > Mobility > Introduction to Alma Mobile Application Opens in new window
- Ex Libris Knowledge Center > Alma > Product Documentation > Mobility > Using Scan In Opens in new window
- Ex Libris Knowledge Center > Alma > Product Documentation > Mobility > Using Pick Up from Shelf Opens in new window