Useful! I would have a copy with many many thanks!

Marisa (from Italy)

Scrive Karen Tschanz <tschaka1@EARTHLINK.NET>:

> I would also appreciate a copy. Thanks! kst
>
> Karen S. Tschanz
> tschaka1@earthlink.net
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> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Bryce, Alan
> Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 12:40 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Space for serials growth
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> I would be most grateful for a copy.
> Thanks,
> Alan
>
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> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Sally Smith
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 12:04 PM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Space for serials growth
>
> I have created a spreadsheet to use when shifting.  I have columns for
> Titles (includes both dead and active), Measurement of current inches,
> Measurement of past year inches, formula to calculate 5 years growth and
> total inches needed for each title.   I then number the shelves and on the
> spreadsheet a formula calculates where on each shelf a title should begin
> and end.  I used removable labels to put on the top of each shelf indicating
> shelves 1-7, 8-15 etc.  The advantage to this system was that I could work
> anywhere in the stacks since I knew what shelf a title would be on and where
> it should begin and end.  For example title might begin on shelf 7.46 or
> about in the middle of shelf 7 and stop on shelf 8.75.  The next title
> begins at 8.75.   It does require accurate measuring, but I was able to give
> the project to students with a measuring tape and laptop and they did quite
> well.  I would be glad to send my spreadsheet to anyone is interested.
>
>
> Sally
>
> ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Sally Smith
> Bethel University Library
> Serials Dept.
> 3900 Bethel Drive  St. Paul, MN 55112
>
> Phone:  651-635-8544   Fax:  651-635-1971
> http://www.library.bethel.edu/
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: SERIALST: Serials in Libraries Discussion Forum
> [mailto:SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU] On Behalf Of Barb Dietsch
> Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 7:23 AM
> To: SERIALST@LIST.UVM.EDU
> Subject: Re: [SERIALST] Space for serials growth
>
> It takes a bit longer and some calculations, but I measure the run of each
> title, then measure the last three years of issues for that title.
> Add them together and you'll have the space needed for the title.  This also
> means that you have to measure all of your shelf space to make certain you
> have room for your measured titles plus their growth.
>
> This is where weeding often comes to play.
>
> If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call.  We just got done with
> our two year shift.
>
> barb
>
> barb dietsch | serials coordinator
> epa library | unc contract staff
> 109 tw alexander drive | mail code c267-01 research triangle park, nc 27711
> phone: 919.541.0726
> fax: 919.541.1405
> dietsch.barbara@epa.gov
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>             Hello all,
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>
> Do any of you have a "rule of thumb" about how much shelf space (i.e, inches
> or  Princeton files)  is GENERALLY needed for
>
> Subscriptions?   I understand some journals can be almost 2" thick,
> while magazines only ½", but is there a general rule of thumb for
>
> Space needed for monthly, bi-monthly, quarterly, weekly, serials, etc.?
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> I am shifting our periodicals and am trying to allow space for at least
> 3 years of growth for most titles.
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> Please respond to me at heimburgerlk@cctech.edu
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> Thank you!
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> Linda Heimburger
>
> Central Carolina Technical College Library
>
> Sumter, SC
>