Demystifying the Alma to Primo pipe for display & search of MARC data

Abstract

Catalogers and Library IT staff at the University of Iowa are comparing MARC data from Alma to PNX (Primo Normalized XML) records to optimize display, searching, browsing, and faceting of MARC bibliographic data in the discovery layer. We will discuss the scope, goals, and strategies of our ongoing project; describe resulting configuration changes for improved display and access; and share lessons learned during a process with many twists and turns. This project is creating new opportunities for collaboration among catalogers, systems, and public services staff.