The Alma-community in times of Corona

Abstract

The pandemic and the necessary measures that had to be taken have had an impact on all colleagues in the Austrian Alma community alike, some more than others. While some colleagues, like those in e-resource management, had it easier working from home, often with more workload than before, those working in fulfillment had fewer possibilities due to the closing of circulation desks and reading rooms. Since the start of the implementation of Alma there have been regular webcalls between the functional experts, which in times of isolation during the lockdown have offered them more than ever a platform for communication, exchange and support not only professionally but also on a personal level. How were the colleagues faring? What topics were discussed? In which way could they help each other? A report from the Alma-Forum.