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Learn how library consortia around the world are using Alma to collaborate at scale. This on-demand webinar shares real-world examples of shared workflows, streamlined operations, and innovative approaches that strengthen services and support member libraries.

We’re excited to share a brand-new customer story highlighting how Flinders University transformed its teaching and learning experience with Leganto.

The November 2025 Alma release delivers AI-driven insights, faster cataloging through file-based vocab uploads, improved consortium workflows, enhanced resource management, and new analytics for collaborative collection decisions, along with usability upgrades across the platform.

The University of Tennessee at Martin selects Clarivate’s Alma and Primo VE to modernize its library services, enhance resource discovery, and support long-term growth.

Clarivate’s updated Alma Search UX improves search precision and workflow efficiency. Staff can group search conditions, use multi-select facets, and act directly from results. New features, including adjustable panels and dynamic date filters, make everyday tasks faster and easier.

The Bavarian State Library has redefined efficiency and collaboration with Alma’s Library Open Workflows.

Tallinn University of Technology has selected Alma and Primo to modernize and streamline its library operations.

The California State University (CSU) System unified 23 campuses on the Alma Library Platform, creating a shared, scalable library network.

AI in Alma empowers librarians to focus on what truly matters - connecting people with knowledge. By simplifying cataloging, reducing backlogs, unlocking insights, and streamlining daily work, Alma’s responsibly built AI enhances expertise, efficiency, and the impact of every library.

“Library Open Workflows dramatically increased my development speed and made it much easier to build and test workflows — without worrying about breaking fragile scripts.” - Jeff Karlsen, Technical Services Librarian, Sacramento City College

Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) has selected Alma, Alma Digital, Primo, and Leganto to modernize its library services.

The University of Coimbra, Portugal’s oldest public research institution, has adopted Alma and Primo to modernize its library systems. This move will enhance resource access, streamline operations, and support innovation across its eight autonomous faculties.

Clarivate has partnered with the University of Melbourne to deliver Alma, Primo, Leganto, Rapido and Library Open Workflows. The collaboration will modernize library systems, streamline workflows, enhance discovery and data-driven insights, and enrich teaching, research and scholarly engagement.

Alma’s next-generation platform brings AI to the heart of library management, simplifying tasks and enhancing decision-making. With Conversational AI, automated cataloging, and role-specific insights, Alma empowers staff to work smarter and focus on meaningful interactions. shaping a seamless, human-centered library experience.

The Ex Libris Idea Exchange is an open platform for users to share ideas, suggest improvements, and vote on features for products like Alma. It fosters collaboration between Ex Libris teams and the Alma community, turning user-driven suggestions into real product enhancements, ensuring the platform evolves to meet library needs.

Ex Libris has unveiled its Alma roadmap for 2025-2026, focusing on AI integration, enhanced collaboration, and streamlined workflows. Key features include Linked Open Data Editor, Alma AI-Powered Insights, Open Access Analytics, and Collaborative Network Enhancements.