{"id":292086,"date":"2024-10-01T16:38:31","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:38:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/alma-specto-the-ai-powered-digital-collection-platform-by-ex-libris\/"},"modified":"2024-10-01T16:38:31","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T16:38:31","slug":"alma-specto-the-ai-powered-digital-collection-platform-by-ex-libris","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clarivate.com\/academia-government\/blog\/alma-specto-the-ai-powered-digital-collection-platform-by-ex-libris\/","title":{"rendered":"Alma Specto, the AI-powered digital collection platform by Ex Libris"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ex Libris\u2122, part of Clarivate\u2122<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, is excited to introduce Alma Specto, an AI-powered digital collection platform designed to open new doors to libraries\u2019 digital assets. Built on Alma <a href=\"\/products\/alma-library-services-platform\/\">library management system<\/a> and the Library Open Platform, Alma Specto connects all stages of digital collection management \u2014 from metadata creation and cataloging to exhibition and preservation \u2014 enabling librarians and archivists to share the stories behind their collections like never before.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special collections are often the gem of a library and deserve to be easily accessible to library patrons. However, managing these assets involves intricate workflows, from cataloging to long-term preservation. This complexity can leave libraries struggling to make their collections as discoverable and engaging as they deserve to be.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In response to these challenges, we outlined a vision for the future of digital collections powered by burgeoning technological advancement including AI metadata creation capabilities, immersive <a href=\"https:\/\/exlibrisgroup.com\/products\/primo-discovery-service\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">discovery tools<\/a> and digital preservation.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What is Alma Specto and how does it work?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alma Specto is more than a digital asset management tool; it\u2019s a comprehensive platform that transforms how libraries manage their digital collections.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">AI-powered metadata creation<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The AI Metadata Assistant automatically generates detailed, high-quality metadata at scale, using advanced technologies like Named Entity Recognition (NER) and Optical Character Recognition (OCR). Library staff can review and approve the metadata. This not only speeds up cataloging but also ensures consistency, accuracy, and seamless connections through Linked Open Data.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Immersive discovery tools<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alma Specto empowers end-users to engage deeply with collections through tools like the Online Exhibition and delivery pages. These features transform digital collections into dynamic, interactive experiences, guiding users through curated pathways and broadening their access to invaluable resources.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Digital preservation for future access<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Alma Specto\u2019s preservation capabilities safeguard digital collections for future generations. By addressing challenges like obsolescence and accessibility, Alma Specto ensures that digital culture remains secure and accessible over time.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Benefits for libraries<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Alma Specto\u2019s innovative features deliver critical advantages to libraries:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integrated workflows:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Built on Alma, Alma Specto enables librarians to manage digital collections alongside physical and electronic resources within their regular workflows, simplifying processes and supporting all collection types in a unified system.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Enhanced discovery:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Alma Specto broadens the reach of special collections beyond traditional users and enriches the discovery experience with its search engine optimization (SEO) capabilities, full-text search, and immersive user interfaces like the Online Exhibition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cost and time efficiency:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> By leveraging AI-powered metadata creation and bulk editing tools,\u00a0 Alma Specto significantly reduces the manual effort required for cataloging and managing collections. This not only saves time but also optimizes <a href=\"https:\/\/exlibrisgroup.com\/products\/alma-library-services-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">library<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/exlibrisgroup.com\/products\/alma-library-services-platform\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">,<\/a> enabling staff to focus on higher-value tasks such as curating and sharing collections. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Future-proofing collections:<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> Digital preservation capabilities enable the longevity and accessibility of vital cultural and academic materials.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For libraries looking to modernize their digital asset management and engage with their audiences more effectively, Alma Specto offers a compelling solution that bridges the gap between technology and storytelling.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ex Libris has launched a development partnership program as it prepares to roll out Alma Specto by the start of 2026. To learn more about Alma Specto, visit <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/exlibrisgroup.com\/products\/specto\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-contrast=\"none\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">here<\/span><\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ex Libris\u2122, part of Clarivate\u2122, is excited to introduce Alma Specto, an AI-powered digital collection platform designed to open new doors to libraries\u2019 digital assets. 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