Collection Development: Collections-Related Data

An Analytics Object in Alma is a shortcut to a report or dashboard. Objects may have filters that you can alter before data is pulled from the system. Some data may need to be extracted and transformed before it can be used to discover meaningful insights. 

Instructions for accessing Analytics Objects – refer to the images below: 

• To access objects, visit Alma and select the Analytics icon in the left menu (image 1) 

• To access an Analytics Object, an administrator must add you as an object user OR must invite your user group to access the object. The access model should be left up to the discretion of the object creator and their supervisor depending on organizational needs. 

• Once added to an Object, you can pin it to your account (as shown above). To pin an object, select the ANALTYICS OBJECT LIST text in the top left corner (image 1) 

• Once in the new window, search for the object by name, select the object’s title, then select Pin to Analytics Menu (image 2) 

• Refresh your browser and revisit the Analytics icon in the left menu. You should now see the object pinned like the ones you see in image 1.

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The following objects are currently available--

Transaction by Format Type (Print/Electronic)

Transactions by Resource Type

Electronic Title Usage (COUNTER)

Physical Usage

Search Behavior Dashboard

Requester Search

Title by Title for Selected Fiscal Period (Selected Fund)