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Profiles created in Syndication are imported to different sites using the Department tag. This tag is visible to visitors; they can use it to filter profiles on a site by different departments. If not already established, you can [request a department tag filter] to import profiles tagged with a particular department to your siteTo change which department tag(s) filter to your site, or to get a list of those tags, submit a support request. Be sure to include your site’s URL in the request.
Profiles are created using a combination of directory information from the Odin Account Manager (OAM) and from syndication. If someone has a profile built, it will display in the Faculty & Staff Directory. If they do not, their OAM directory information will display with a message that the biography is unavailable.
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