FAQs

Local MARC fields need to be enabled in configuration in order to perform a repository search on the local field. The local fields are labeled local_field_### in configuration.

1. Go to Configuration>Resources>Search Configuration>Search Indexes
2. Locate the local_field you want to activate
3. Click Customize from the ellipses
   
4. Edit the Search columns only (optional)
   1. Simple Search = False. Does not allow the field to be searched using a simple search
   2. Simple Search = True. Allows the field to be searched in a simple search
   3. Adv. Search = True. Allows the field to be searched in an advanced search
   4. Adv. Search = False. Does not allow the field to be searched using an advanced search
5. Click on the Enable button (it will turn blue) to enable to local_field_### search index
6. Click Save
7. Logout and then go back into Alma to see the local_field_### in the repository drop down

Simple Search Example:

Advanced Search Example:

Search index names can be customized as shown in the examples above.

1. Go to Configuration>Resources>Search Configuration>Customize Index Labels
2. Type in the label in the text box in the Description column
3. Click Save

Ex Libris Documentation: Can indexing of fields or sub-fields be customized by the institution