Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant idea—it’s already transforming how libraries are managed. Alma’s next-generation platform is built to make library work faster, smarter, and more intuitive, while keeping the human experience at the center. Every innovation is designed to help librarians focus on what matters most by simplifying tasks, surfacing insights, and enabling more meaningful interactions with data.
One example is Conversational AI, which will allow staff to interact with Alma as naturally as speaking to a colleague. Instead of navigating menus or running complex reports, librarians will be able to ask questions in plain language and receive clear, actionable answers—and even take direct actions within the conversation.
Cataloging is also evolving, with tools like the AI Metadata Assistant that automatically generates MARC 21 records from descriptions and images. Looking ahead, expanded batch-processing capabilities will reduce repetitive tasks, improve consistency, and help catalogers manage backlogs with ease.
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