SpineOMatic is a Windows application that works with Ex Libris' Alma to print spine labels, pocket labels, flag slips and other custom labels to a variety of desktop or networked printers, singly or in batches.
- Operation is simple--scan or type an item number, and SpineOMatic gets the label record from Alma and prints a label.
- SpineOMatic is flexible--print to any printer with a Windows print driver, singly or in batches.
- Let Ex Libris parse the label, or let SpineOMatic parse your LC, NLM, SuDoc or other label formats.
- Add holdings info to the label, as well as any other field in the Alma label record.
- Add Label Prefixes (REFERENCE, MEDIA, OVERSIZE, etc.) based on library and shelving location.
- Create spine labels, flag slips, pocket labels or custom labels using any data in the Alma label record.
- View reports of labeling activity for each workstation.
- Updates are easy--SpineOMatic will let you know if a new version is available, and install it automatically.
An installation of Ex Libris' Alma Credentials to access the Alma Label Print Web Service, including the path to the Alma server, an authorized user name, password and Ex Libris Institution Code
- A PC running Windows XP or newer.
- An up-to-date version of the .Net Framework (4 or higher)
- An up-to-date version of Java (1.7.xx or higher) is required to use the deprecated "SOAP" access method.
- An API key from Ex Libris with read-access to Bibliographic records
Download SpineLabeler.exe
into an empty directory. Click the application to launch.
The User's Manual is available here. There is also a link to the Wiki in the SpineOMatic "About" box. It contains a Quick Start guide that will help you get SpineOMatic installed quickly and easily.