01-17-2023, 04:33 PM
During 2016 implementation we found that it's not an out of the box feature, disappointingly.
Taking another look around this week, I see that Alma SMS still does not appear to be in wide use. My guess is that the majority of SMS providers may not be compatible with Alma FTP methods. I noticed that U. Pittsburgh has shared custom code on github, a signal that indicates significant barriers to implementation for those without significant programming resources.
A college would need to independently contract with a compatible SMS service provider, establish a way for users to opt in/out of the service, and customize letters for SMS. This would require significant specialized network support and extensive testing.
Taking another look around this week, I see that Alma SMS still does not appear to be in wide use. My guess is that the majority of SMS providers may not be compatible with Alma FTP methods. I noticed that U. Pittsburgh has shared custom code on github, a signal that indicates significant barriers to implementation for those without significant programming resources.
A college would need to independently contract with a compatible SMS service provider, establish a way for users to opt in/out of the service, and customize letters for SMS. This would require significant specialized network support and extensive testing.
Tara Cassidy
Director of Library Services
Virginia's Community Colleges - System Office
Director of Library Services
Virginia's Community Colleges - System Office