New Library System Coming Soon: Alma and Primo Search Tool at BUP and Affiliated Unit Libraries!
Starting September 2025, University Library in Poznań (BUP) will launch the new Alma library system and the modern Primo search interface. This marks an important step toward improving access to library collections and modernizing user services.
What is Alma?
Alma is a next-generation cloud-based library system developed by Ex Libris in collaboration
with institutions such as Boston College, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Princeton University Library, and Purdue University Library. It is used by leading universities and libraries
in Poland and worldwide.
Thanks to a partnership with National Library of Poland, which was the first institution
in the country to implement Alma, the resources of BUP and the affiliated unit libraries (BJO)
will also be visible in the national catalog of academic libraries.
Primo – The New Search Tool
Primo is an intuitive online discovery tool for both print and electronic collections, not only
from BUP and BJOs but also from many other libraries across Poland. It offers:
- Filtering and narrowing of search results,
- Creating lists and saving searches,
- Notifications about publication availability,
- Self-service management of loans and reservations online.
What Does This Mean for Users?
- Your user account will be automatically transferred to the new system.
- A new, more user-friendly interface and login process.
- Broader access to collections, including those outside of UAM.
- Integrated searching of both traditional and digital collections.
- Tools for creating citations and exporting bibliographic data.
In the new system, your account will display your currently borrowed items. However, loan history, reservations, and requests will not be transferred, so we recommend saving your current history beforehand (available in the “History” tab after logging into your account).
Transition to the New System
During the implementation period, temporary access limitations to e-resources and services may occur. We kindly ask for your understanding and encourage you to monitor updates on the BUP website.
Detailed information, the Primo user guide, and training materials will be published regularly
on the website.
For any questions or feedback related to Alma or Primo, please contact:
zapytajbibliotekarza@lib.amu.edu.pl or agnryb@amu.edu.pl
Thank you for your trust and openness to change. We believe the new library system
will be a modern and convenient tool for the everyday use of our resources.
