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Library Services Platform Migration

Information for Instructors

During the migration to the new platform, the URLs and links to library resources will change.  At the same time, borrowing services will be termporaily suspended.  Details about these changes and temporary suspension of services is below. 

Linking to Library Materials

With the changeover to the new Alma Primo libary services platform, URLS for library resources will change.  Links for library resources used in Canvas and syllabi bor course materials will need to be updated.  

Summer 2025 Courses

  • Summer courses should continue to use the ALICE permalinks for the summer terms.
  • Current ALICE permalinks will stop working on August 31, 2025.

Fall 2025 Courses

  • The new Primo permalinks will be available June 23, 2025.
  • Fall courses will need to use the new Primo permalinks as the old ALICE permalinks will not work after August 31.

How to Change Library Links to Course Materials

The new Alma Primo permalinks will be available on June 23, 2025.  We understand the timing is challenging for instructors needing to update links in late August for their fall classes.  

We will announce a new service soon to assist faculty with converting ALICE links to the Alma Primo urls.  We will also provide guides for faculty who wish to migrate to the URLS themselves.   More information coming soon!

Borrowing and Purchasing Materials for Course Readings

On March 28, the purchasing and cataloging of new books and other library materials, including online materials, will be suspended.  Also, updates to course reserves materials will be suspended at this time.    These services will resume after June 25.

ALICE and OhioLINK Catalog searching, material checkouts, and requests will still be available until May 23.  

Please see the Project Timeline for additional information.