How can I export a set of bib records from Alma as an XML file?

Answer

To export a set of bib records from Alma as an XML file:

  1. Create a set in Alma
  2. Go to Admin > Run a Job
  3. Search by Name for the following job: Export Bibliographic Records
  4. Click on the radio button next to the “Export Bibliographic Records” job
  5. Click Next
    run export job
  6. Click on the radio button next to the set you want to export
  7. Click Next
  8. Enter Task Parameters
    • Physical format: XML
    • Output format: MARC21 Bibliographic
    • Number of records in a file: One
    • Export into folder: Private [This allows the file to be downloaded from the job history]
  9. Click Next
    add parameters and hit next
  10. Review job
  11. Click Submit
  12. Download the .mrc file
    1. Got to Admin > Monitor jobs
    2. Click on the History tab
    3. Click Report from the ellipses for the job
      go to job report
    4. Click on the “Link to Export Records” link
      link to export records
    5. Click Download from the ellipses of the report
      download file
  13. Open the download

 

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  • Last Updated Sep 15, 2025
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  • Answered By Marcy Strong

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