Springer Autoload Integration

Alma has the ability to autoload the holdings for SpringerLink journals and ebooks from Springer using a KBART file to update the holdings in Alma.  There are e-collections for both the SpringerLink Journals and E-books in the CZ. These e-collections must be used with the Integration Profile for Upload Electronic Holdings This link will take you to an external website in a new tab. configuration. 

Instructions

Create a step-by-step guide:

1. Go to Springer and read the section, Automated KBART Holdings Feeds This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.

2. Login to the Springer Admin (link on the Springer KBART page: https://librarian.springernature.com/organizations/content This link will take you to an external website in a new tab.)

3. You are on the "Your content" page and copy the token for Alma.

4. Then go into Alma and activate the appropriate Springer AutoHoldings collection

5. Do not activate the portfolios when activating the e-collection

6. Then go to Configuration > General > Integration Profiles

7. Add Integration Profile

8. Choose Integration Type > Upload Electronic Holdings

9. Choose Springer under Provider

10. Choose when to schedule the job and Save the profile

11. During the initial set up of the Integration Profile, run the job before saving all changes to make sure everything is working

12. After the job is finished, check the e-collection to see if all of the titles have been activated